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The M&A Mastermind Podcast - Unlocking the Value of IP in M&A
Wendy Heilbut is a guest on the M&A Mastermind podcast, where she discusses the critical role of intellectual property in mergers and acquisitions. Read MoreDecember 3 2025
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Challenges in Opt-Out Design and Children’s Privacy Highlighted by Sling TV’s Settlement With California AG
Cybersecurity Law Report quoted Daniel Goldberg regarding California AG Rob Bonta's $530,000 settlement with Sling TV for CCPA violations related to opt-out processes and children's privacy protections. Read MoreDecember 1 2025
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IP at the Supreme Court Series: Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment
Jacqueline Charlesworth is a panelist on the panel titled “Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment,” hosted by American University Washington College of Law’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. More information on this IP at the Supreme Court Series here.November 25 2025
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Defending Documentaries / Defending Democracy
Lisa E. Davis moderates and Victoria Cook is a co-panelist for the panel “Defending Documentaries / Defending Democracy” at the DOC NYC Festival. The panel examines the renewed threats to press freedom and documentary filmmaking protections established by the landmark Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan. More details…November 25 2025
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Game Companies Must be Flexible to Comply with Changing Laws
Emma Smizer was recently featured as a panelist at GamesBeat Next 2025 and quoted in a GamesBeat article discussing global regulatory compliance and its impact on the gaming industry. Read MoreNovember 25 2025
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Stana Katic To Star In ‘Entangled’ Spy Drama From ‘Absentia’ Showrunner Will Pascoe In Works At Jeff Frost’s Bristol Circle Entertainment
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Spycraft Entertainment, a global production company committed to authentically portraying intelligence and national security stories. Spycraft Entertainment is serving as non-writing executive producers for the upcoming series Entangled. Read MoreNovember 24 2025
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Wendy Heilbut joins Frankfurt Kurnit’s Corporate & Finance Group
Shoot magazine and Crain’s New York Business reported the news that Wendy Heilbut joined Frankfurt Kurnit. You can read the Shoot note about Ms. Heilbut here, and the Crain’s coverage, which includes other executive moves, here.November 20 2025
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2026 Consumer Brands CPG Legal Forum
Hannah E. Taylor and Kimberly M. Maynard speak at the 2026 Consumer Brands CPG Legal Forum in Frisco, Texas. Hannah presents on AI and Kimberly partcipates in a roundtable discussion titled “Race to Domains? What to Know About the April 2026 Deadline to Register New gTLDs.”November 19 2025
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Copyright Guide or Policy Change? Project Divides IP Attys
Law360 quoted Jacqueline Charlesworth on the controversy surrounding the American Law Institute’s copyright restatement project. Read MoreNovember 19 2025
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Maggie Casey
Maggie Casey is an associate in the Corporate & Finance Group. Maggie’s advises emerging growth companies and venture capital investors across corporate financing and business combination transactions. In her work with emerging growth companies, she also advises on external general counsel matters ranging from corporate formation, to securities issuances, to… Read MoreNews & Press
Wendy Heilbut Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Corporate & Finance Group
November 17, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Wendy Heilbut has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group. Read MoreNovember 17 2025
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Wendy Heilbut
Wendy Heilbut is a partner in the Corporate & Finance Group. Ms. Heilbut has over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors at their most transformative moments—when they need not only transactional legal services, but strategic guidance to carry the organization through scaling a brand, launching a… Read MoreNews & Press
Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Wins SCAD Film Festival Audience Award
Frankfurt Kurnit was proud to sponsor the 2025 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Read MoreNovember 11 2025
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Reports of ‘Click-to-Cancel’s Death May Be Premature
A Competition Policy International article quoted Holly A. Melton on the continuing impact of the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule , despite a recent Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision. Read MoreNovember 11 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit Named a 2025 Inc. Power Partner
Frankfurt Kurnit is proud to be recognized on the Inc. Power Partner Awards list, which honors top B2B organizations that play a vital role in helping startups and entrepreneurs grow. View ArticleNovember 10 2025
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Branding in the Digital World
Matthew Vittone speaks at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism for the class “Branding in the Digital World' discussing legal issues for digital marketers.November 10 2025
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Irish Legal 100 - 2025 Edition
Irish Legal 100 recognizes Catherine Farrelly and Sean Kane in their 2025 edition. The list recognizes distinguished legal professionals of Irish heritage. View ArticleNovember 10 2025
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Chambers Advertising & Marketing 2025: A Chambers Global Practice Guide
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum served as contributing editor of the Chambers and Partners: Advertising & Marketing 2025: A Global Practice Guide, Katelyn J. Patton authored the “Law and Practice” USA chapter, and Matthew Vittone authored the “Trends and Developments” USA chapter. Read MoreNovember 10 2025
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E-Tailers and Retailers: Hot Topics in Ad law
Jason Howell leads the panel “E-Tailers and Retailers: Hot Topics in Ad law ” during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. This session explores emerging legal issues for e-tailers and retailers, focusing on pricing, subscriptions, advertising claims, and compliance strategies. More details here.November 7 2025
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Taming Chaos with Contracts (and Conviction): A Clause for Every Crisis
Hannah Taylor presents “Taming Chaos with Contracts (and Conviction): A Clause for Every Crisis “ during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. This session offers practical guidance for advertising lawyers on managing legal risks in a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, shifting regulations, and…November 7 2025
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Hot Topics in Talent Agreements
Matthew Vittone and Dorian Slater Thomas leads the roundtable discussion, “Hot Topics in Talent Agreements” during the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference in Chicago, IL. Details here.November 7 2025
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Commercial Leases for Restaurant Franchises: Key Issues for the Parties; negotiation and Drafting Strategies
Larry Welch is presentng a CLE webinar titled “Commerical Leases for Restaurant Franchises: key Issues for the Parties; Negotiation and Drafting Strategies”. This presentation will cover key negotiation and drafting strategies for commercial leases involving franchised restaurant businesses, with a focus on ensuring the lease aligns with the franchise agreement…November 7 2025
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Mine the Business That Pays You (Owning IP & NIL: Protecting Artistry, Formulas & Brand Identity; Content Creation & Owning Your Story)
Marcie Cleary is speaking on the panel Mine the Business That Pays You (Owning IP & NIL: Protecting Artistry, Formulas & Brand Identity; Content Creation & Owning Your Story) at the Harlem Fashion Row x Black Beauty Roster: The Beauty Collective—The Business of Beauty in Fashion, taking place at the…November 6 2025
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The Network Advertise Initiative’s Legal, Regulatory, and Data Governance Working Group
Andrew Folks and Daniel Goldberg are speaking to the Network Advertising Inititiave's Legal, Regulatory, and Data Governance Working Group about California's new data broker laws and regulations. This working group focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and creating guidance and best practices related to evolving state, federal, and self-regulatory requirements for consumer…November 4 2025
