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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Advertising: Litigation

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

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Universally recognized as one of the nation’s leading advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations practices, we have again been selected by all of the independent ratings services as the very top of the field.

OUR CLIENTS

We advise some of the world’s best-known brands, including leading consumer products, travel, fashion, finance, media, and entertainment companies. We also represent over 100 advertising agencies of all sizes, and many of the leading commercial production companies and marketing and communications firms.

CLIENT BENEFITS

For more than 40 years we have provided full-service advertising and marketing counsel and advice. Working with our equally well-regarded Entertainment Group, we are well placed to advise advertisers and agencies on how to adapt their agreements and business models to new media and emerging technologies. We advise on how to create cutting-edge marketing communications that avoid infringement claims and regulatory problems.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

We regularly speak at conferences produced by the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Brand Activation Association, the Association of National Advertisers, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, the Art Directors Club, the Ad Club of New York, the American, New York State, and New York City Bar Associations, and all industry groups. We are proud to teach at Columbia, Harvard, NYU, Penn, and other schools.

Clients (13)

  • Clorox
  • BIC USA Inc.
  • Domino's Pizza Inc.
  • PepsiCo
  • Etsy
  • Wieden & Kennedy
  • 72andSunny
  • Mars Incorporated
  • Staples
  • Capital One
  • Mother Industries
  • Special Group
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment

Industries (7)

  • Consumer Products
  • Fashion
  • Finance
  • Media
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Ad Tech

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What the Team is Known For

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has a highly respected advertising team with a strong bench of experts in both regulatory and transactional matters. Its lawyers act for a large number of blue-chip brands, advising on the development of new promotional ventures and ensuring regulatory compliance. The team draws advertising agencies and big media clients through its ability to negotiate high value deals. It also offers expertise in relation to social media.

Work Highlights

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  • Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz advised Special Group on the creation of a Super Bowl campaign for Uber Eats.

Strengths

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  • The team has deep expertise and experience with NAD proceedings and precedents.

    Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
  • The firm's depth of knowledge is unmatched. There is nothing that I would consider to be out of its scope.

    Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
  • The team is extremely knowledgeable with deep expertise.

    Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brian Murphy
    Band 1Brian Murphy

    Brian Murphy

    Brian Murphy has a wide-ranging practice that covers rights clearance, talent agreements and social media marketing.
  • Band 1Jeffrey A Greenbaum
    Band 1Jeffrey A Greenbaum

    Jeffrey A Greenbaum

    Jeffrey Greenbaum assists top brands and advertising agencies with compliance review for sophisticated marketing campaigns and also represents clients before the FTC and other regulatory bodies.
    • Jeffrey is pragmatic and practical. He has wide and broad experience.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Terri Seligman
    Band 2Terri Seligman

    Terri Seligman

    Terri Seligman is renowned particularly for her representation of clients before the NAD. She has further strength advising on regulatory compliance mandates.

    • Terri has the knowledge and expertise to handle NAD matters. She is also very aware of and attentive to the business implications that these matters can involve.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Terri knows our business and industry well. We rely on her for practical, well-reasoned advice.

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  • Band 2Candice Kersh
    Band 2Candice Kersh

    Candice Kersh

    Candice Kersh is especially well known for her representation of creative agencies. She handles the full gamut of transactional and compliance matters, including branded entertainment issues.
    • I have complete trust and faith in Candice's guidance and recommendations.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Candice is always willing to help discuss risk so that the business can make informed decisions.

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    • Candice is a class act.

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  • Band 2Hannah Taylor
    Band 2Hannah Taylor

    Hannah Taylor

    Hannah Taylor has earnt an impressive reputation as a go-to adviser on complex advertising transactions as well as regulatory matters.

    • Hannah is an amazing lawyer and provides thoughtful, prompt and practical legal advice.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Hannah is a subject matter expert who provides accessible guidance and materials.

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    • Hannah is a rock star. She gives pragmatic, actionable advice which is shaped by her deep understanding of the industry. I'd recommend her to anyone.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Holly Melton
    Band 3Holly Melton

    Holly Melton

    Holly Melton has a broad advertising practice, which includes false advertising litigation and enforcement proceedings. She also advises clients on regulatory compliance.

    • Holly is a terrific attorney.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Jason Howell
    Band 3Jason Howell

    Jason Howell

    Jason Howell, cochair of the law firm's advertising practice, counsels clients on a variety of matters including claims substantiation and regulatory compliance.

    • He is exceptional and a huge asset to the team.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Jason provides outstanding customer service.

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  • Band 4Christopher Chase
    Band 4Christopher Chase

    Christopher Chase

    Christopher Chase is recognised for his strength in advising on advertising issues, particularly in the areas of sports and music law.

    • Christopher Chase knows his stuff.

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  • Up and ComingMatthew Vittone
    Up and ComingMatthew Vittone

    Matthew Vittone

    Matthew Vittone is increasingly recognized for his deft representation of clients across the advertising landscape, including agencies, brands and media companies.

    • Matthew is a valued partner.

      Advertising: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Matthew Vittone knows exactly what we need and want without even needing to talk.

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