Brian G. Murphy

Brian G. Murphy counsels advertising agencies, advertisers, and entertainment companies as they develop and produce advertising and entertainment properties across all media. Mr. Murphy has been named the 2018 and 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Advertising Law by Best Lawyers in America.

His practice focuses on copyright, trademark, right of publicity/right of privacy, false advertising, unfair competition, and defamation. Mr. Murphy negotiates and structures celebrity talent agreements, agency-client contracts, sponsorship arrangements, product integration deals, and music, film, and other content licenses. He assists clients in the development and execution of complex contests, sweepstakes, and charitable promotions and programs, including those involving user-generated content that are developed for social media, interactive, and mobile platforms. In addition, Mr. Murphy regularly advises clients on the development and production of branded entertainment projects, such as television shows, films, live events, electronic games, webisodes, mobisodes, and websites.

Mr. Murphy is a frequent and popular speaker on advertising, entertainment, and intellectual property issues. In the recent past, he has given presentations at the 2009 American Bar Association Annual Meeting (“Listen to the Sound of Music: Anatomy of a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit”), the New York City Bar Association’s Current Developments in Copyright Law Program (“The Wonderful World of User Generated Content”), the Significant Developments in Intellectual Property Law of Computers and Cyberspace at the University of Dayton School of Law (“Fair Use 2009: Should the Internet, Digital Media and User Generated Content Change Our Analysis?”), the Copyright Society (“Copyright, Lanham Act, Right of Publicity, and Contract Claims Arising from the Use of Music in Commercials”), the New York State Bar Association (“Keeping it Real: The Use of People, Places, and Things in Works of Entertainment”), the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) “Branded Integration Deals” conference (“Working with Talent and Talent Unions”), ACI’s 21st Corporate Counsel Forum on Advertising Law (“Leveraging Rights and Maximizing Bargaining Power When Negotiating the Agency/Client Agreement”), and New York Law School (“The Slinky Dress: Secondary Liability and the Future of Digital Innovation”).

Mr. Murphy previously taught courses on entertainment, copyright and intellectual property at Fordham University Law School and New York Law School and has lectured at the Parsons School of Design. He is a member of the Copyright Society of the U.S.A.; the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association; the Promotion Marketing Association; and the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section’s Special Committee on Promotions and Marketing Law.

Mr. Murphy clerked for the Hon. Leonard B. Sand, United States District Judge in the Southern District of New York. He is admitted to practice in New York. 

awards & recognition

2025 “Advertising Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America

2018 “Advertising Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America

2006 - 2024 Super Lawyer for Media and Advertising, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports in New York-area

Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Advertising)

The Legal 500 “Leading Lawyer” in Advertising & Marketing

Best Lawyers in America

education

New York University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1992)

  -Editor of the New York University Law Review

University of Pennsylvania (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1989)

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Engagements

All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property.

Brian G. Murphy presents “Copyright Law Developments” and Jeffrey A. Greenbaum presents “Advertising Law Developments” at the 34th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property.

October 9 2024

Frankfurt Kurnit’s 2nd Annual Tech Law Summit

Please join us for Frankfurt Kurnit's second annual Tech Law Summit at our offices in downtown Manhattan on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The event will be held in person only, and space is limited. Read more.

May 2 2024

2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference

Brian G. Murphy presents, “‘Your Makeup is Terrible!’: What Drag Queens Can Teach Advertising Lawyers About IP Protection,” on the main stage at the ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference. Read more.

November 17 2023

33rd All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian G. Murphy presents, "Copyright Law Developments" presentation at the 33rd All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property (the "AOAIOIP" or "All Ohio" conference) in Cleveland.

September 13 2023

What Every Marketer Needs to Know About AI

Hannah Taylor and Brian G. Murphy present, "What Every Marketer Needs to Know About AI" during a webinar hosted by The Association of National Advertisers (ANA). Read more.

May 9 2023

Frankfurt Kurnit’s Tech Law Summit

Please join us for Frankfurt Kurnit's inaugural Tech Law Summit at our offices in downtown Manhattan on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The event will be held in person only, and space is limited. Read more.

May 4 2023

Current Trends in Intellectual Property and Advertising Law

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy, and Dorian Slater Thomas present at the conference, “Current Trends in Intellectual Property and Advertising Law” in Mexico City, sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance.

March 9 2023

GALA Conference: Global Advertising in an Age of Crisis and Change

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Hannah Taylor, and Brian G. Murphy speak at the annual Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance conference, “Global Advertising in an Age of Crisis and Change” in London. Jeff moderates a panel on environmental marketing issues, Hannah moderates a panel on NFTs, and Brian speaks on a panel about diversity in advertising. Details here.

October 13 2022

11th AMPPI’s International Conference

Brian G. Murphy is on the panel, "Advertising: The New Law and International Experienceduring" during the 11th AMPPI's International Conference.

April 5 2022

2021 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference

Brian G. Murphy and Daniel M. Goldberg present, "The Advertising Lawyer and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Year" at the ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference in San Diego. 

November 16 2021

Frankfurt Kurnit’s Virtual Sixth Annual Advertising Law Summit

We fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC, NAD, SAG-AFTRA and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today. Read more.

June 24 2021

The 30th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property - Day 2

Brian G. Murphy presents “The Copyright Lawyer and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" during the virtual All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property. 

October 8 2020

The 30th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian G. Murphy presents “Copyright Law Developments” during the virtual All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property.

October 7 2020

OTT.X 2020 Summit

Brian G. Murphy presents “Can I Use That Song (Film Clip, Poster, Etc.)? A Look at Fair Use - What it is and what it isn't” during the OTT.X Summit.

September 2 2020

Frankfurt Kurnit’s Fifth Annual (Now “Virtual”) Advertising Law Summit

Join us on June 18th for our Fifth Annual Advertising Law Summit. This will be our first virtual version. We will fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today. Read more.

June 18 2020

2019 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present “The Advertising Lawyer and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at the 2019 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference in San Diego. More information here. 

November 6 2019

PLI: Advertising Law Institute 2019 - San Francisco

Brian G. Murphy presents “What You Need to Know about the New 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract” during the Practising Law Institute's Advertising Law Institute in San Francisco. More information here. 

October 17 2019

Legal Up! Business Affairs for Content

Brian G. Murphy presents “Legal Up!” at the Massachusetts Production Coalition’s Legal Up Business Affairs for Content workshop series.

October 15 2019

The 29th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian G. Murphy presents “Copyright Current Developments” at the All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property.

September 18 2019

PLI: Advertising Law Institute 2019 - Chicago

Brian G. Murphy presents “What You Need to Know about the New 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract” during the Practising Law Institute's Advertising Law Institute in Chicago. 

September 12 2019

8th International AMPPI Conference

Brian G. Murphy is a keynote speaker during the International AMPPI Conference in Mexico.

March 28 2019

2019 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum presents "Social Media Platforms and Trust" and Brian G. Murphy presents "In-House Agency Challenges" at the ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy conference in Washington DC. More information here.

March 20 2019

Extreme Reach Client Connections - Business Affairs Roundtable

Brian G. Murphy and Hannah Taylor present “Key Tips for Working with Social Influencers” during the Extreme Reach Client Connections Business Affairs Roundtable. More information here. 

March 6 2019

A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2019: Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA)

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present, “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2019” for the Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA). Click here to view the presentation.

February 28 2019

A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2019

Brian G. Murphy presents “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2019” at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.  Read more.

January 31 2019

2018 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference

Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the 2018 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. Rick Kurnit moderates "The Right of Publicity vs. Other Content Claims," Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy co-moderate "Ten Major Contract Clauses Every Marketing Lawyer Can't Do Without" and Hannah E. Taylor presents "Avatars, Chatbots, and Other Daunting Futuristic Media." More information here.

November 7 2018

PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2018 in San Francisco

Brian G. Murphy presents “Breaking Down the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract” at PLI’s Advertising Law Institute in San Francisco.

October 18 2018

28th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian G. Murphy presents “My Fair Lady: What RuPaul’s Drag Race Can Teach Us About Fair Use” at the 28th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property in Cleveland (9/27) and Cincinnati (9/28).

September 27 2018

PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2018 in Chicago

Brian G. Murphy presents “Breaking Down the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract” at PLI’s Advertising Law Institute in Chicago.

September 13 2018

Confederation of Industrial Chambers Event in Mexico City

Brian G. Murphy presents “Lo Que RuPaul’s Drag Race Puede Enseñarnos Acerca del Uso Honesto a la Luz del Derecho de Autor Estadounidense”/ “What RuPaul’s Drag Race Can Teach Us About Fair Use in the United States” at an advertising event in Mexico City.

September 5 2018

Advertising Law and the Digital Economy

Brian G. Murphy presents during the Advertising Law and the Digital Economy seminar at Miller Thomson’s offices in Toronto. More information can be found here. 

June 13 2018

Be the Change: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Third Annual Advertising Law Summit

Changes in advertising law are inevitable. The changes come from regulators and self-regulators. They come from privacy and data security czars. They come from the courts. And they come from technology providers and platforms. Read more.

June 7 2018

A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2018

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2018” at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California. More information can be found here.

January 31 2018

2017 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference

Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the ANA/BAA 39th Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. Rick Kurnit moderates "The Right of Publicity vs. Fake News and Other Content Claims", Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present "Content Creep: Media Deals with Custom Content, Native Advertising and Other Value-Added Elements" and Hannah E. Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present "Chat Bots/Social Bots - Rewards & Risks". More information can be found here.

November 13 2017

PLI: Advertising Law Institute 2017

Brian G. Murphy presents: “Content Creep: Media Deals with Custom Content, Native Advertising and Other Value-Added” at PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2017 in San Francisco.

October 18 2017

PLI: Advertising Law Institute 2017

Brian G. Murphy presents at PLI' s 'Adveritisng Law Institute' in Chicago.

September 14 2017

Working Within the Shades of Gray: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Second Annual Advertising Law Summit

Legal questions confronting in house marketing lawyers rarely elicit simple "yes" or "no" answers. (If only they did!)  More often than not — to the consternation of clients working on tight deadlines — the answer is "maybe" or "it depends" or "there's a risk."  How do you help your marketing clients evaluate the risks and weigh them against potential rewards? Read more.

June 8 2017

A Dozen Things You Need To Know About Advertising Law for 2017

Jeff Greenbaum and Brian Murphy from our New York office, and Daniel Goldberg from our new Los Angeles office, will lead a fun, fast-paced and informative discussion in which they discuss recent developments in advertising law at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. For more information and to RSVP, click here. Read more.

February 21 2017

Married to the Mob: Crowdsourcing Substantiation.

Brian Murphy speaks at the BAA annual conference on NAD decisions and guidance from the FTC with regards to crowdsourced substatiation. 

November 10 2016

BAA - ANA Marketing Law Conference

Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the BAA - ANA Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Brian Murphy are presenting at the annual event. 

November 9 2016

PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2016

Brian Murphy speaks at PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2016 in San Francisco, for more information click here.

October 19 2016

Brian Murphy at the 26th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian Murphy serves as a faculty member and speaks at the 26th All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property (AOAIOIP).

September 21 2016

Change is Good (But Only If You Know About It) - What’s Ahead for Advertising Lawyers in 2016

Advertising law is changing all the time. There are changes from regulators, self-regulators and unions. Changes from social platforms and review sites. Changes from privacy and data security czars. Changes from courts and bar committees. To clear your campaigns with confidence, you need to stay ahead of the changes. Read more.

June 8 2016

Advertising in the Age of Social Media: Risks, Rewards and Staying Relevant

Social and digital marketing practices and tactics evolve at warp speed. If you have ever felt frustrated by the law's failure to keep pace ... then this is the seminar for you. Read more.

April 19 2016

LSI’s Technology Law Conference

Brian Murphy speaks at LSI’s Technology Law Conference in Seattle on December 14 & 15, 2015. For more information visit the event website here.

December 14 2015

Brand Activation Association (BAA) 37th Annual Marketing Law Conference

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Brian Murphy moderate panels at "Walking the Line: Between Innovation and Regulation". The annual BAA Marketing Law Conference takes place November 9-11 at the Downtown Chicago Marriott.

November 9 2015

Brian Murphy at the PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2015

Brian Murphy participates in PLI’s Advertising Law Institute 2015, scheduled for September 17-18, 2015 in Chicago and also scheduled for October 15-16, 2015 in San Francisco.

September 17 2015

The People Are Revolting: Advertising in the Age of Review Sites

Online reviews play a critical role in the marketing landscape, and good reviews can help ensure business success. At the same time, negative reviews can depress sales of an existing business, or kill a new venture in the cradle. Is it possible to fight back against bad reviews? Read more.

July 21 2015

The Legal Implications of Going Native: What You Need to Know

Brian G. Murphy presents "The Legal Implications of Going Native: What You Need to Know", a webinar sponsored by the Association of National Advertisers. Topics include native advertising and synthesizing relevant precedent and guidance from the FTC and the NAD. Register here.

May 11 2015

63rd Antitrust Spring Meeting

Brian Murphy and Terri Seligman speak at the American Bar Association's 63rd Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington DC.

April 15 2015

2015 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference

Once again we sponsor the annual ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference. Read more.

March 31 2015

LSI Technology Law Conference

Brian Murphy speaks on "Native Advertising: Legal, Regulatory and Business Developments as Media Business Models Change" at Law Seminars International's Technology Law Conference in Seattle. 

December 9 2014

International Seminar on Advertising Law

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian Murphy present "Advertising and Social Media" at the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance's International Seminar on Advertising Law in Mexico City.

December 4 2014

Legal Risks in Brand Social Media Activities on Pop Culture, Sports, Celebs & Current Events

Brian Murphy presents "Social Media and Intellectual Property: Legal Risks in Brand Social Media Activities on Pop Culture, Sports, Celebs & Current Events" at the 36th Annual BAA Marketing Law Conference in Chicago.

November 6 2014

Business Affairs Roundtable

Brian Murphy presents at the Business Affairs Roundtable hosted by the Extreme Reach Business Affairs team.  

October 21 2014

PLI Advertising Law Institute 2014

Brian Murphy speaks on Social Media Infringement at PLI's Advertising Law Institute. The event takes place in Chicago on September 11th and San Francisco on October 10th.

October 10 2014

All Ohio Annual Institute on Intellectual Property

Brian Murphy presents "The People are Revolting: Brand Protection in the Age of Yelp and Other Websites That Give a Voice to Bitchers, Moaners and other Malcontents" at the 2014 AOAIOIP conference in Cincinnati.

September 17 2014

The Business Affairs Round Table

Brian Murphy leads a discussion on the legal and SAG-AFTRA issues around social media infringement for The Business Affairs Round Table in Chicago. 

September 12 2014

“Native Advertising” - Legal, Regulatory and Business Developments

As media business models change and more brand messaging moves alongside - and into - editorial content, it is important for brand, agency, and publishing executives - and their lawyers - to understand the rules governing native advertising and other forms of sponsored content. Read more.

July 22 2014

24th Annual Program in Law and Technology

Brian Murphy speaks at the University of Dayton School of Law's "Program in Law and Technology" seminar on significant developments in cyberspace law.

June 6 2014

SHOOT’s Annual New Director’s Showcase

Brian Murphy speaks on advertising at the annual "SHOOT New Director's Showcase" in New York. Frankfurt Kurnit is a "Silver Sponsor" of the event.

May 22 2014

NYSBA EASL Spring Meeting

Brian Murphy speaks at the EASL Spring Meeting on Protecting and Enforcing Publicity Rights in Social Media. 

May 21 2014

2014 Fashion Law Seminar

Brian Murphy speaks on a panel at the Fashion Law Seminar on Marketing and Advertising.  

February 7 2014

Brian Murphy at the New York State Bar Association

Brian Murphy speaks on social media at the New York State Bar Association's Critical Issues Fresh Ideas Best Practices conference.

November 22 2013

ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference

Rick Kurnit, Terri Seligman and Brian Murphy speak at the Q & A portion of the ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference in Washington, DC.

March 19 2013

Second International AMPPI Conference

Brian Murphy speaks at the Second International AMPPI Conference on the role of intellectual property and new technologies in social networks.

March 12 2013

Fair Use in the Age of Pinterest

Brian Murphy presents a CLE on fair use in a changing social media era at Frankfurt Kurnit.

December 6 2012

Advertising Law Institute in Chicago

Brian Murphy and Terri Seligman present at the Advertising Law Institute in Chicago.

September 24 2012

20th Annual Law Seminars International’s Conference

Brian Murphy speaks on publicity and first amendment conflicts at the 20th Annual Law Seminars International's Conference on Cutting Edge issues in Technology and New Media Law in Seattle.

December 9 2011

The Rubber Meets the Road: Get Ahead of the Curve in Handling Emerging Marketing Techniques

Brian Murphy presents "The Rubber Meets the Road: Get Ahead of the Curve in Handling Emerging Marketing Techniques" at the Practicing Law Institute's Technology and Entertainment Convergence 2011: Hot Business and Legal Issues in "Technotainment" seminar.

September 9 2011

Do Cylons Have Rights?

Brian Murphy presents "Do Cylons Have Rights?": The Right of Publicity, the First Amendment, and the Digital World" at theUniversity of Dayton School of Law's 21st Annual Law & Technology Conference.

June 10 2011

The Celebrity Brand: Image and Publicity Rights

Brian Murphy presents "The Celebrity Brand: Image and Publicity Rights" at the INTA's 133rd Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

May 14 2011

Social Media Compliance for Businesses

Brian Murphy and Terri Seligman present "Social Media Compliance for Business" at Frankfurt Kurnit for the Association of Corporate Counsel members.

February 15 2011

Social Media: Taking Advantage of Changing Opportunities While Recognizing and Minimizing the Risk

Brian Murphy presents "Social Media: Taking Advantage of Changing Opportunities While Recognizing and Minimizing the Risks" at the Law Seminars International 19th Annual Seattle Conference on Current Developments in Technology Law.

December 9 2010

Music Makes the People Come Together: The Anatomy of a Copyright Music Infringement Lawsuit

Brian Murphy presents "Music Makes the People Come Together: The Anatomy of a Copyright Music Infringement Lawsuit" at the Computer and Cyberspace Law Seminar at the University of Dayton Law School in Ohio.

June 11 2010

Society of Digital Agencies Global Member Meeting: Amsterdam

Brian Murphy presents on IP and on review sites at the Society of Digital Agencies (soDA) Global Member Meeting in Amsterdam.

Unpacking the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercial Contracts

Brain G. Murphy present “Unpacking the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercial Contracts” during Frankfurt Kurnit’s Fourth Annual Advertising Law Summit at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York.

news & press

Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024

Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2025

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 48 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2025 edition. Read more.

Brian G. Murphy Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Advertising Law in NYC

Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — named Brian G. Murphy the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Advertising Law in New York City. View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2024

The Legal 500 praises four of our practice groups in 2024: Advertising & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing (Litigation), and Cyber Law (Data Privacy & Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted thirty of our attorneys individually. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2024

For the 20th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners include Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2024 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. In addition,16 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

The Generative AI Journey Continues

SHOOT Online republished Brian G. Murphy’s article, “The Generative AI Journey Continues." View Article

Photographer Cannot Recover Profits Based on the Use of Infringing Image in Advertising

Shoot Online republished Brian G. Murphy’s article, “Photographer Cannot Recover Profits Based on the Use of Infringing Image in Advertising." View Article

The Girl with the Tiger King Tattoo Loses Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Netflix

Shoot Online republished Brian G. Murphy’s article, “The Girl with the Tiger King Tattoo Loses Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Netflix." View Article

39 Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2023

Super Lawyers magazine lists 39 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2023 NY-metro edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2024

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 44 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2024 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2023

The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2023 edition of their United States guide. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2023

For the 19th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners includes Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2023 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,15 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

Works Published in 1927 Enter the Public Domain in the U.S.

Shoot Online republished Brian G. Murphy’s article, “Works Published in 1927 Enter the Public Domain in the U.S.” View Article

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2022

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Jordyn Milewski, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2023

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2022

The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2022 edition of their United States guide. Read more.

Drag Queens Traverse Trademark Law: ‘I Don’t Think We’re Safe’

Bloomberg Law quotes Brian G. Murphy on the music copyrights drag queens must consider when performing. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2022

For the eighteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2022 USA guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

It’s That (SAG-AFTRA) Time of Year ... 

Shoot Online published Brian G. Murphy’s article, “It’s That (SAG-AFTRA) Time of Year” about the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. View Article

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2021

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

Lawsuit Challenging (Mis)Use of Academy Award Statuette Survives Motion to Dismiss

Shoot Online features Brian Murphy’s blog post, “Lawsuit Challenging (Mis)Use of Academy Award Statuette Survives Motion to Dismiss.” View Article

The Best Lawyers in America 2022

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2021

The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Advertising & Marketing; Entertainment; and Privacy & Data Security. The London-based directory spotlighted fifteen of our attorneys individually: Lisa E. Davis, Daniel Goldberg, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Candice Kersh, and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Entertainment. Christopher R. Chase, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising. Dorian Slater Thomas and Matthew Vittone are listed as a “Rising Stars” in Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2021

For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

A Deeper Dive into the New SAG-AFTRA Influencer Waiver and Influencer Agreement

Extreme Reach features Brian Murphy and Dorian Slater Thomas’ blog post, “A Deeper Dive into the New SAG-AFTRA Influencer Waiver and Influencer Agreement.” View Article

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2020

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Adam Osterweil and Rachel Santori are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2021

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services —  continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Temporary Waiver Regarding the Use of Stock Footage under the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract

Extreme Reach features Brian Murphy’s blog post “Temporary Waiver Regarding the Use of Stock Footage under the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract.” View Article

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020

For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.

R.I.P. Inverse Ratio Rule: Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin

Shoot Online shared Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “R.I.P. Inverse Ratio Rule: Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin.” View Article

5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain

Extreme Reach features Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain." View Article

How SAG-AFTRA Altered Its Deal With Signatory Cos.

Law360 published Brian G. Murphy’s article “How SAG-AFTRA Altered Its Deal With Signatory Cos.” (Behind paywall) View Article

The Top 12 Changes in the 2019 Commercials Contracts

Extreme Reach features Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “The Top 12 Changes in the 2019 Commercials Contracts.” View Article

Thirty Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers Metro List for 2019

Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2019 NY-area edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019

The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 18 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.

SAG-AFTRA’s New Commercials Contract Explained: Who May Benefit

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Brian G. Murphy’s summary of the Alternate Compensation Structure (ACS) that is part of the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract. View Article

How Legal Beagles Help Marketers: Q&A With Brian Murphy

The Marketing Insider interviews Brian G. Murphy about his upcoming speaking engagement with Jeffrey A. Greenbaum at the Association of National Advertisers annual Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. View Article

Thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named in Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018

Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2018 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2019

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2018

For the fourteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. Read more.

Attorneys Greenbaum, Murphy to Lead Advertising Law Discussion in Santa Monica

Shoot Online features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy’s event “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2018”. View Article

The Best Lawyers in America 2018

Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2017

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 in its 2017 edition Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2017

For the thirteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016

Super Lawyers listed thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2016 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2017

In its 2017 edition, Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, and Trademark Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law, and Trusts & Estates Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2016

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2016 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016

For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.

Thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2015

Super Lawyers listed thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2015 edition. Read more.

The Best Lawyers in America 2016

Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 17 of our attorneys in their 2016 list. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2015

For the eleventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Digital Advertisers Need to Consider Disclosures for ‘Ordinary Consumer,’ FTC Official Says

MLex quoted Brian G. Murphy in "Digital Advertisers Need to Consider Disclosures for 'Ordinary Consumer,' FTC Official Says" on how rapidly advertising is evolving. View Article

As Online Review Sites’ Influence Grows, So Too Does CDA §230’s Immunity Shield

Bloomberg BNA quoted Brian Murphy on the use of Communications Decency Act Section 230 by review site publishers facing defamation claims for allegedly inaccurate reviews.

Thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2014

Super Lawyers listed thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2014 edition. Read more.

Experts Reunite at the International Seminar on Right of Publicity

Brian Murphy and Jeff Greenbaum attended the International Seminar on Right of Publicity in Mexico City. Brian and Jeff (see photographs) presented on "Advertising and Social Media". View Article

Get Ready for New Telemarketing Rules

Here's some news for agencies and brands that market via phone to consumers in Connecticut: On October 1, 2014, Connecticut's new telemarketing law goes into effect. Read more.

Best Lawyers 2015

Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 16 of our attorneys in their 2015 list.  Read more.

2014 Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2014 edition. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2014

For the tenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum Provides Insights, Food For Thought

Brian Murphy served as a panelist at SHOOT's "Directors/Producers Forum". (Article behind a paywall) View Article.

Ad-ID Deadline for SAG-AFTRA Commercials is April 1

As of April 1, 2014, all commercials produced under the SAG-AFTRA contract featuring SAG-AFTRA talent must incorporate the Ad-ID coding mechanism, developed by the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Association of National Advertisers in 2003, for commercial tracking and calculating appropriate payments. Read more.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN - Last Minute Tips for Marketers to Avoid Running Afoul of Olympic Committees

Now that the "Big Game" is over, marketers are turning their attention to the upcoming Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. While it is tempting to comment on and associate with big worldwide events as they are happening, bear in mind that there are rights holders that enforce and protect their rights to these events. Read more.

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. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in “Best Lawyers 2014”

In its 2014 edition Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, and Trust & Estates Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation (IP) and Media Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation. Read more.

Twenty-seven Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2013

Super Lawyers listed twenty-seven Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2013 edition. In addition Super Lawyers recognized Terri Seligman in its "Top 50 New York Women Lawyers List". Read more.

JPC and SAG-AFTRA Tentative Deal Terms

The Joint Policy Committee and SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal on a new Commercials Contract. If approved, the deal will then be presented to SAG-AFTRA's full membership for ratification. Read more.

Steps To Consider As SAG-AFTRA Contract Expiration Nears

As we enter the new year, agencies and brands have no doubt heard lots of talk about the impending March 31, 2013 expiration of the SAG commercials contract, AFTRA commercials contract and AFTRA radio contract, and the potential for a strike. What are the implications of this deadline, and what can advertisers do now to prepare? Read more.

Twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2012 NY-Area “Super Lawyers”

Super Lawyers listed twenty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2012 edition. Read more.

Seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2011 New York-Area “Super Lawyers”

Super Lawyers named seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2011 edition. Read more.

Blogger Could Not Be Sued By Competitor for Anonymous User Posts

New York's highest court has held that a plaintiff’s claim against a blog operator arising out of allegedly defamatory comments posted to the blog was barred by the "Communications Decency Act". This is the first time the New York Court of Appeals has ruled on a CDA defense. Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers For Business 2011

For the seventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

Data Security

Data security breaches are in the news, and companies that experience them are suffering loss of consumer confidence. If your business model requires you to collect personal consumer data, you may want to hear about a recent federal case that makes it much easier for consumers to sue companies for data security breaches. Read more.

Follow Us (to Learn About Twitter/Facebook Changes)

Last week, Facebook published a revised version of its "Promotions Guidelines" and Twitter updated its guidelines for use of the Twitter name, trademarks and logos. Read more.

Brian Murphy Featured in The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal

The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal published Brian Murphy's presentation on fair use and social media issues at 20th All Ohio Annual Institute On Intellectual Property.

Legally, Are Facebook’s Social Ads Kosher?

CNETNews.com quoted Brian Murphy extensively in its article, "Legally, Are Facebook's Social Ads Kosher?"