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Breaking Bad in the Digital Age: Ethical Concerns in Lawyers’ Use of Emerging Technology
Nicole Hyland speaks at a CLE program entitled “Breaking Bad in the Digital Age: Ethical Concerns in Lawyers’ Use of Emerging Technology.” Program Venue: 40th ABA National Conference on Professional Responsibility in Long Beach, California
January 3 2014
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Finance Monthly Global Awards 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit is on the shortlist for Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – USA. Finance Monthly will announce the winners in February.
January 3 2014
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The 18th Annual Fordham Sports Law Symposium
Christopher Chase speaks at the 18th Annual Fordham Sports Law Symposium.
December 31 2013
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Ethics Roundup for 2013: Six Developments that Affect the Way We Practice Law
Our work as professional responsibility attorneys over the past year has given us a front row seat to the most bedeviling ethical conundrums faced by lawyers. In our final Ethics Alert of 2013, we re-cap six important developments for New York-area lawyers, along with tips for staying on the right…
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December 26 2013
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Governor Cuomo Signs New York State Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013
On December 18, 2013, the “Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013” (the “Act”) was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The Act represents a major overhaul to New York's Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, the first of its kind in over 40 years.
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December 20 2013
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Minimum Wage Increases and Reminders of Changes for the New Year for New York Employers
For those employers covered by New York's new Hospitality Wage Order, tip credit rules are also changing effective December 31, 2013.
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December 20 2013
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Crain’s 2013 ‘Best Places to Work in NYC’ List
Above the Law covered Crain's Best Places to Work list. Frankfurt Kurnit was highest ranked among the seven law firms listed.
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December 10 2013
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“The Intra-Firm Attorney Client Privilege,” at the Bi-Annual Meeting of the APRL
Nicole Hyland speaks on a panel about recent developments concerning the intra-firm attorney-client privilege. Program venue: APRL bi-annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.
December 10 2013
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The Intra-Firm Attorney-Client Privilege and Duties Upon Receiving Privileged Documents
Nicole Hyland speaks on a panel about recent developments concerning the recognition of the atorney-client privilege between law firm in-house counsel and the lawyers they advise, as well as the ethical issues that arise when lawyers receive stolen documents. Program venue: IADC Professional Liability Roundable in Chicago, Illinois.
December 10 2013
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“Ethics in the Electronic Age” at the New York City Bar Association
Nicole Hyland speaks at a CLE program hosted by the New York City Bar Association entitled “Ethics in the Electronic Age. Be careful when using that smart phone, tablet, blog or social network.” Program venue: NYCBA building at 42 West 44th Street in New York.
December 10 2013
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Are Your Pre-Merger Communications with Your Client Protected?
The purchaser in a corporate merger owns the seller's pre-merger communications with its lawyer, according to a recent Delaware decision. In Great Hill Equity Partners Iv, LP v. SIG Growth Equity Fund I, LLP, the buyer sued former shareholders of the seller alleging they fraudulently induced the buyer to enter…
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December 10 2013
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Highlights from FTC’s Native Advertising Workshop: More Questions Than Answers?
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) hosted its much-anticipated workshop, “Blurred Lines: Advertising or Content?”, in Washington, DC. The workshop facilitated a discussion among major industry stakeholders on the practice of “native advertising” in order to help the FTC determine whether additional regulatory guidance is needed.
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December 9 2013
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Madeline and The Family Business
Forbes quoted Edward H. Rosenthal and Barbara E. Shiers in an article about the estate of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of Madeline.
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December 6 2013
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FTC Goes After Flashlight App for Sharing Location Data
MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on an investigation of an app that facilitates sharing of geolocation data and unique device identifiers with ad networks.
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December 5 2013
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New York City Bar Association
Christopher Chase moderates panels on “Branding Issues for Sports Properties” and “Risks When Using Athletic Endorsers” at the New York City Bar Association.
December 4 2013
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‘Astroturfing’ Bust Spotlights Online Review Troubles
Corporate Counsel quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in an article about the details of a yearlong undercover operation designed to halt illegal reviewing activity.
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December 2 2013
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Federal Court Says Supervisors May Participate in Tip Sharing
On November 21, 2013, the Second Circuit in New York issued a decision in Barenboim v. Starbucks, interpreting § 196-d of New York's Labor Law, which prohibits an employer, his or her agent or an officer of a corporation from retaining any part of a gratuity.
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December 2 2013
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10 Screenwriters to Watch
Variety recognized Andrew Hurwitz's client Jennifer Lee as one of “10 Screenwriters to Watch”.
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November 26 2013
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Right of Publicity Claims Based on Brand Integration into Editorial Content
Rick Kurnit published an article in Lawyer Monthly's Global Expert Guide to IP 2014 about brand integration and editorial content.
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November 22 2013
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Columbia Law School Alumni Breakfast at Frankfurt Kurnit
Barbara Shiers hosts a Columbia Law School alumni breakfast, which features guest speaker Anika Rahman, President of The Ms. Foundation.
November 21 2013
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New York State Society of CPA’s
Barbara Shiers speaks to an NYSSCPA audience on recent tax law changes and their impact on estate planning.
November 21 2013
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Tax Code Changes and Your Estate
Barbara Shiers speaks at the Tufts Alumni event: Recent Tax Code Changes and How They Affect You, Your Family, and Your Estate, at the Kirkland and Ellis offices in NYC.
November 21 2013
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Candice Kersh Named Advertising Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers named Candice Kersh the 2014 Advertising Lawyer of the Year - New York City. Candice is the first woman to receive this honor.
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November 21 2013
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Running Your Restaurant: Preventing Wage and Hours Claims by Employees in the Hospitality Industry
The Restaurant Group at Frankfurt Kurnit hosts “Running Your Restaurant: Preventing Wage and Hours Claims by Employees in the Hospitality Industry” on January 7, 2014.
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November 20 2013
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Proposed Bill Would Help Brand Owners Keep Trademark and Copyright Infringing Goods Out of the U.S.
Brand owners and intellectual property rights advocates are reaching out to Congress to voice their support for S. 662, the “Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013.” The bill, if passed, would strengthen enforcement of intellectual property laws at U.S. borders.
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November 12 2013
