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Terri J. Seligman is Co-Chair of the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. Best Lawyers in America named her the 2022 "Advertising Lawyer of the Year" in New York City and The Legal 500 guide included her in their “Hall of Fame” for Advertising in 2022-2024.
Ms. Seligman regularly appears in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Super Lawyers magazine, and The Legal 500. The New York Law Journal included her as one of only seven 2022 Diversity Initiative honorees. Crain’s New York Business included her on their 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law list and their 2022 Notable Women in Law list. She was also the only law firm partner selected by New York Business Journal for its inaugural “Women of Influence Awards,” honoring business women who stand out both for their achievements in the marketplace as well as their commitment to community and mentoring.
Ms. Seligman is one of the country’s preeminent practitioners before the National Advertising Division (NAD), representing both advertisers and challengers in competitive advertising disputes. She also represents companies in disputes and regulatory matters before broadcast networks and state and local enforcement agencies.
In addition, Ms. Seligman advises on the full complement of advertising and marketing law issues, including claims and substantiation, native advertising, social media, mobile marketing and laws governing intellectual property and rights of publicity and privacy. She also regularly advises on sweepstakes and contests, and laws governing gift cards, reward programs, rebates, and other popular marketing devices.
In addition to her counseling practice, Ms. Seligman also drafts and negotiates contracts for advertising and marketing arrangements, including celebrity talent deals, sponsorship and co-promotion agreements, media agreements, and licensing agreements.
Ms. Seligman is a well-known public speaker on advertising, marketing, and Internet law issues. She has been a featured speaker at leading industry conferences and is a frequent contributor to the firm’s Advertising Law Updates blog. Her writings have appeared in Inside Counsel magazine, Advertising Compliance Service, iMedia Connection, The Computer and Internet Lawyer, Law 360, and other publications. She has served as a Vice-Chair of the Advertising Disputes and Litigation Committee of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) and as a Co-Chair of the Advertising and Commercial Speech committee of the MLRC.
Ms. Seligman is a graduate of New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985), and Wesleyan University (B.A., with honors, 1982). She clerked for the late Hon. Morey L. Sear, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Ms. Seligman is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a past recipient of the Cornerstone Award from Lawyers Alliance for New York, the leading provider of legal services for nonprofit organizations improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. She serves on the Board of Trustees of The Brearley School. Ms. Seligman is admitted to practice in New York and California.
awards & recognition
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals 2023
"Lawyer of the Year" in Advertising by Best Lawyers (2022)
New York Law Journal Diversity Initiative honoree
Crain’s New York Business Notable Diverse Leaders in Law
Crain’s New York Business Notable Women in Law
The Legal 500 "Hall of Fame" for Advertising and Marketing
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Advertising)
Women of Influence Awards by the New York Business Journal
Top 50 Women Lawyers in NY by Super Lawyers magazine
Best Lawyers in America for Advertising Law
Super Lawyer in Media and Advertising
Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
education
New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985)
Wesleyan University (B.A., honors, 1982)
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New “Click to Cancel” Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law
Terri J. Seligman and Kate Patton are speakers for the session, "Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New “Click to Cancel” Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law" during a webinar hosted by the ANA. Read more.
December 10 2024
Past Speaking Engagements
Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing
Terri J. Seligman is a panelist for the session, "Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing" during The National Advertising Division's 2024 Annual Conference in New York City. Details here.
September 17 2024
PLI: Social Media and Mobile Devices 2022
Terri Seligman presents, "Hot Issues in Social Media Marketing" during the Practising Law Institute's Social Media and Mobile Devices 2022: Addressing Corporate Risks program. Read more.
February 16 2022
IP Institute: Shifting Tides – Intellectual Property in a Changing World
Terri Seligman speaks during the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s annual program, the IP Institute.
November 10 2021
NAD 2021
Terri Seligman speaks during the National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference, NAD 2021. More information here.
September 29 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
Consumer Reviews & Advertising
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman present, "Consumer Reviews & Advertising" during a webinar for ProLawCLE.
March 26 2021
PLI’s Social Media Conference 2021
Terri Seligman presents “Hot Topics in Social Media Advertising” during Practising Law Institute’s Virtual Social Media Conference.
February 17 2021
Advertising & Consumer Reviews: Properly Sourcing, Moderating, and Using Consumer Reviews
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman discuss the key issues you need to consider when sourcing and using consumer reviews. Read more.
February 12 2021
ACI’s 4th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Advertising Claims
Terri Seligman presents “The Year in Review: A Look Back on Key Legal Developments and Trends Impacting Advertising Claims Substantiation.”
February 3 2021
We Will Donate a Dollar: Legal Compliance for Cause Marketing Campaigns
While cause marketing campaigns by businesses seeking to benefit charities is nothing new, in our current unprecedented climate, clients are looking more than ever for ways to raise charitable funds to support important causes. Please join us for a discussion on how best to conduct these campaigns – from both the business and the charity sides. Read more.
June 25 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
PLI: Social Media
Terri Seligman presents “Hot Issues in Social Media Marketing” during Practising Law Institutes Social Media conference in New York.
February 21 2020
New NAD Cases You Need to Know
Terri J. Seligman and Laura Brett, Director, National Advertising Division of the Advertising Self-Regulatory Council present “New NAD Cases You Need to Know” during Frankfurt Kurnit’s Fourth Annual Advertising Law Summit at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York.
June 10 2019
Yale Law School’s Abrams Institute for Freedom of Speech: Commercial Speech and the First Amendment
Terri Seligman moderates “Drawing the Line Between ‘News’ and Commercial Speech” during Yale Law School’s Commercial Speech and the First Amendment program. More information here.
June 3 2019
2018 NAD Annual Conference
Terri Seligman presents "Customer Reviews: How to Use – and Not Abuse – Customer Feedback" at the NAD Annual Conference 2018 in New York City.
September 24 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
PLI’s Social Media 2018
Terri Seligman is speaking on Hot Issues in Social Media Marketing at the Practising Law Institute’s Social Media 2018: Addressing Corporate Risks.
February 14 2018
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
ANA Law and Public Policy Conference
Terri Seligman present's "Marketing in Augmented Reality: Pokémon Go and Treasure Hunts in The Digital Age" and Rick Kurnit participates once again on the "Tweeting With Words" panel at the 2017 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference.
March 28 2017
Applied Marketing Science: Designing Consumer Perception Surveys in False Advertising Cases
Terri Seligman speaks for Applied Marketing Science on "Designing Consumer Perception Surveys in False Advertising Cases: Common Issues and Considerations." For more information and to register please click here.
March 2 2017
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference
Terri Seligman presents "The Game-Changing Rules on Native Advertising” for the PRSA International Conference in Indianapolis.
October 24 2016
5th Annual Summit on Digital Advertising Compliance: Social Media, Sweepstakes & Promotions
Terri Seligman speaks on "Going Viral: Mitigating the Impact of Negative Reviews While Managing PR Crises" at the 5th Annual Summit on Digital Advertising Compliance: Social Media, Sweepstakes & Promotions.
October 18 2016
5th Annual Summit on Digital Advertising Compliance: Social Media, Sweepstakes & Promotions
Terri Seligman speaks on native advertising at the ACI Digital Advertising Compliance Conference for the American Conference Institute.
October 17 2016
Frankfurt Kurnit at NAD Conference
Terri J. Seligman attends the NAD Conference in New York. The firm sponsors.
September 26 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
PLI’s 2016 “Social Media” conference
Terri Seligman speaks at PLI’s 2016 Social Media Conference on “Hot Issues in Social Media Advertising.”
February 24 2016
The Reckoning
Terri Seligman speaks at MediaPost's The Reckoning conference in Washington DC on "Fooling the Natives: Are Content Marketing and Native Advertising Squandering User Trust In Media?"
January 19 2016
Terri Seligman Representing Frankfurt Kurnit at Best Law Firms for Women Event
Terri Seligman represents Frankfurt Kurnit at Law & Reorder's event, "Best Law Firms for Women: 2015 Findings, Trends & Best Practices" on Monday, November 2nd at DLA Piper's New York offices.
November 2 2015
Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law
Terri Seligman speaks at the American Conference Institute’s "Women Leaders in Advertising & Marketing Law." An event promoting diversity and increasing the prominence of women in the advertising legal community.
October 22 2015
Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law
Terri Seligman speaks at the inaugural Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law conference. Read more.
October 22 2015
Terri Seligman at the NAD and CARU Annual Conference 2015
Terri Seligman speaks at "The Absolute Best Puffery Panel Ever!" as part of the NAD and CARU Annual Conference 2015 at the The Ritz-Carlton New York in Battery Park. This conference takes place from 9/28-9/30.
September 28 2015
Cause Marketing Forum
Terri Seligman speaks on "Legal Compliance for Cause Marketing Campaigns" at the Cause Marketing Forum in Chicago.
May 28 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
Social Media 2015: Addressing Corporate Risks
Terri Seligman participates in Social Media 2015: Addressing Corporate Risks, a seminar sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute, at the PLI New York Conference Center.
February 25 2015
Native Advertising - What You Need to Know and What We are Doing About It!
Terri Seligman presents "Native Advertising - What You Need to know and What We are Doing About It!" at the 2014 Word of Mouth Marketing Association Summit in Hollywood.
November 18 2014
2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference
Melissa Georges and Terri Seligman participate, respectively, on panels about "Publication Torts" and "Advertising & Commercial Speech: Native Advertising" at the 2014 MLRC/NAA/NAB Media Law Conference in Reston VA. Edward Rosenthal will also attend. Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the event.
September 17 2014
Social Media Week: Advertising and Legal Issues
Terri Seligman moderates the "Advertising & Legal Issues in Social Media: How to Get It Right" panel at Social Media Week, on Thursday February 20th.
February 20 2014
Social Media Week: Rules of the Road
S. Gregory Boyd, Terri Seligman, and Edward Rosenthal lead a Social Media Week panel entitled "Rules of the Road - Four Areas of Law Every Social Media Marketer Should Know." The panel also includes Ellie Boragine, JetBlue Airways Corporation, Jake Feldman, Johnson & Johnson, and Seth Rogin, Mashable.
February 18 2014
New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association
Terri Seligman speaks at the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association's Branding and Social Media CLE in New Brunswick, NJ.
February 6 2014
Gotham Media 2014 Digital Forecast at Frankfurt Kurnit
Frankfurt Kurnit hosts Gotham Media's 2014 Digital Forecast event. Terri Seligman moderates a panel along with executives from MediaTech Capital, Magnet Media, and Venture Beat. Read more.
December 5 2013
The Racing Attorney Conference
Terri Seligman speaks at the Racing Attorney Conference in Indianapolis.
April 9 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
34th Annual PMA Marketing Law Conference
Rick Kurnit, Jeffrey Greenbaum, Terri Seligman and Christopher Chase speak at the the Promotional Marketing Association's Marketing Law Conference: "Ahead of the Curve: Converging Platforms & Diverging Laws" in Chicago. Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the event.
November 13 2012
Advertising Law Institute in Chicago
Brian Murphy and Terri Seligman present at the Advertising Law Institute in Chicago.
September 24 2012
Ignorance Is Bliss: Social Media Compliance for Word of Mouth
Terri Seligman presents "Ignorance Is Bliss: Social Media Compliance for Word of Mouth" at the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association Conference in Chicago.
May 7 2012
Rutgers Center for Management Development
Terri Seligman speaks on Social Media law at the Rutgers Center for Management Development.
April 25 2012
Online Promotions with Law Seminars International
Terri Seligman presents a one-hour telebriefing CLE on online promotions with Law Seminars International.
October 25 2011
Facebook and Twitter and Blogs, Oh, My! – Navigating Issues in Social Media
Terri Seligman presents "Facebook and Twitter and Blogs, Oh, My! – Navigating Issues in Social Media" at the 2011 NAD Conference at the Ritz Carlton in New York City.
October 4 2011
Promotions Law
Terri Seligman presents a CLE on promotions law at Frankfurt Kurnit.
September 20 2011
Content & Commerce, Group Commerce, and other eCommerce Issues
Terri Seligman moderates a Gotham Media Breakfast panel on "Content & Commerce, Group Commerce, and other eCommerce Issues" at Frankfurt Kurnit. The panel includes executives from Thrillist, Gilt Taste, Plum Willow, and Fast Company Magazine.
July 12 2011
American Conference Institute’s Litigation & Resolving Advertising Disputes Conference
Terri Seligman presents "War Stories and Survival Lessons: Learning from Advertising that has been the Focus of Recent Adversarial Proceedings" at the American Conference Institute's Litigation & Resolving Advertising Disputes Conference.
June 22 2011
Cause-Related Marketing and Corporate Sponsorship
Terri Seligman presents "Cause-Related Marketing and Corporate Sponsorship" to the Lawyers Alliance in New York.
March 18 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
Structuring Sweepstakes & Contests in a Digital Age
Terri Seligman speaks on "Structuring Sweepstakes & Contests in a Digital Age" at the New York City Bar's Sweepstakes, Promotions & Marketing Laws: Comprehension & Compliance Program in New York City.
February 11 2011
The Winning Strategy for False Advertising Cases: NAD or Federal Courts, or Both?
Terri Seligman presents" The Winning Strategy for False Advertising Cases: NAD or Federal Courts, or Both?" at the ABA's Consumer Protection Conference in Washington, DC.
February 3 2011
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.
Expert Insights—AI Powered Detection App Gets FTC Scrutiny
Westlaw published Terri Seligman's article, "AI Powered Detection App Gets FTC Scrutiny" on the FTC's concerns regarding advertising claims surrounding a STI “detecting” app in their Health Law Daily Wrap Up. 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.
Trash Talking Your Competitors: How Far Can You Go?
MarketScreener republished Terri Seligman's article, “Trash Talking Your Competitors: How Far Can You Go?” View Article
Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US)
Thomson Reuters Practical Law published Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, Dorian Slater Thomas, and Daniel Goldberg’s Practice Note, “Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US).” 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.
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals
Lawyers of Color included Lisa E. Davis, Khasim Lockhart, Terri Seligman, and Wendy Stryker as 2023 Law Firm Diversity Professionals. Law Firm Diversity Professionals is a comprehensive directory of diversity legal professionals and law firm BIPOC affinity group chairs/co-chairs. Diversity professionals recognized may be of any race or ethnic background. View Article
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.
Diversity Initiative: Lisa Davis and Terri Seligman
The New York Law Journal speaks with Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the challenges, inspirations, and their proudest accomplishments related to diversity and inclusion in law. 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.
New York Law Journal Announces Its 2022 Diversity Initiative Winners
The New York Law Journal includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman as two of only seven Diversity Initiative honorees for their contributions to progressing diversity and inclusion efforts in New York’s legal community. Read more.
Crain’s New York Business: 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law
Crain’s New York Business includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law list. Read more.
More Than 2,000 Women Partners Issue Call to Action Post-‘Dobbs’
Partners Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine Farrelly, Julie Murray, Amy Nickin, Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, and Linda Wank signed a letter, and call to action, in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. (Behind paywall) View Article
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.
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.
Fordham IPLJ Podcast Episode 66 with Terri Seligman
Terri Seligman was a guest on Fordham Law School’s IPLJ Podcast discussing advertising law and social responsibility claims. Read more.
Crain’s New York Business: 2022 Notable Women in Law
Crain’s Notable Women in Law list includes partners Victoria Cook and Terri Seligman. (Behind paywall) 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.
Pop-up Advertising and Mouse Trapping-Media, Telecom, IT, Entertainment
Illinois News mentions Terri Seligman and Kelly O’Donnell’s blog post, “Quebec: Don’t Exclude Any More!” 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.
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2021
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2021 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Jordyn Eisenpress authored the USA Chapter. View Article
Folgers in Hot Water Over Servings Claims
Business Insurance includes Terri Seligman’s blog post “Do marketers need to show their work when making math-based claims? Or, how much coffee DO you need to make a good cup?” in their coverage of a class-action lawsuit against the Folger Coffee Co. 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.
The Licensing Journal - Advertising
The Licensing Journal published Terri Seligman’s article about brand advertisements using celebrities and their likeness in promotional social media posts. View Article
Not-On-The-Subway Series: Celebrity Talk Back
Shoot Online features Terri Seligman’s blog post “Not-On-The-Subway Series: Celebrity Talk Back.” View Article
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2020
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2020 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Rick Kurnit authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor. View Article
Super Lawyers - New York Metro Top Women for 2020
The New York Times distributed the Super Lawyers list of the New York Metro Area's Top Women for 2020. Fourteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys made the list: Wendy Stryker (Employment Law), Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis & Jean Ward (Entertainment Law), Barbara Shiers (Estate Planning & Probate), Catherine Farrelly (Intellectual Property), Kim Maynard & Maura Wogan (Intellectual Property Litigation) Candice Kersh & Terri Seligman (Media and Advertising). Marcie Cleary & Sasha Levites (Entertainment Law), and Rachel Santori (Intellectual Property Law) are listed as "Rising Stars."
Leaders League Intelligence Report 2019
Leaders League lists Frankfurt Kurnit in the top tier of their intelligence report as a leading firm in Advertising & Marketing. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as key figures. View Article
FTC Tells Influencers To Disclose Paid Endorsements – Again
Digital News Daily quotes Terri Seligman on the Federal Trade Commission’s new disclosure guide for social media influencers. 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.
When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews” in their expert analysis section. The article discuses advertiser responsibility for misleading consumer reviews on third-party retail websites. (Behind paywall) View Article
Navigating the National Advertising Division
Landslide a publication of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law published Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor’s article “Navigating the National Advertising Division.” ©2019. Published in Landslide, Vol. 11, No. 4, March/April 2019, by the American Bar Association. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder. View Article
TechGC’s Good Counsel Newsletter
TechGC’s Good Counsel newsletter featured blog posts from Jeffrey Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman. View the blog here.
Editorial vs Advertising
WARC online and MediaPost quote Terri Seligman about the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes after a recent NAD case involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide. View Article
When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide” in their expert analysis section. The article summarizes recent decisions that highlight defendants who used their compliance with labeling regulations as a defense to false advertising claims. (Behind Paywall) View Article
If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?
Law360 shared Terri Seligman’s article “If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?” in their expert analysis section. The article, about a recent NAD decision involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide, highlights the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes. (Behind paywall) 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.
Case Against Lightbulb Marketers Shines A Light on FTC Enforcement
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “LED Bulb Case Shines Light On FTC Enforcement.” The article summarizes a false advertising case brought by the FTC against Lights of America arising from the company’s claims about the life expectancy of its bulbs. (Behind paywall) View Article
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.
Get Ready for California’s New “Automatic Renewal” Rules
California recently amended its Automatic Purchase Renewals law. The amended statute - effective July 1st -- require marketers to provide consumers of automatic renewal or continuous service offers with more information and easier ways to terminate. Read more.
“Made in the U.S.A.” Claims Continue to be Scrutinized
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code ("Section 17533"), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled "Made in U.S.A" to California consumers. 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.
FTC Issues a $2 Million Reminder to Ad Agencies
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Maine have announced a $2 million dollar settlement with ad agency Marketing Architects, Inc. ("MAI") for deceptive weight-loss claims. Read more.
FTC Research Indicates Disclosures Help Consumers Recognize Ads
The FTC has long stated that consumers should be able to recognize an ad as an ad. And if disclosures are necessary to ensure that consumers will recognize that an ad is an ad, then those disclosures must be made in a way that ensures that consumers can understand them. Read more.
FTC Updates Endorsement Guide FAQs and Settles First-Ever Action Against Individual “Influencers”
Recent developments demonstrate the FTC's continued interest in social media endorsements. Read more.
FTC Announces Reforms to Its Investigative Process
Recently, the FTC announced a set of internal reforms intended to improve the process by which the Commission investigates unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices. The reforms relate to the Civil Investigative Demands ("CID") that the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection issues to request information from investigation targets. Read more.
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.
End of an Era at NAD?
Last week Frankfurt Kurnit's Advertising Group proudly hosted "A Twenty-Year NAD Retrospective: The Levine Legacy," an ABA program honoring Andrea Levine, on the occasion of her retirement as Director of NAD. With NAD transitioning to new (as yet unnamed) leadership, we thought it would be a good time to review some of the best practices that guide NAD practitioners every day. Read more.
Nutrisystem: A Close Look at Nutrisystem’s Online Auto-Delivery Feature
The Capitol Forum quoted Terri Seligman on whether Nutrisystem’s diet plan marketing — specifically, its negative option offer — violates the Restore Online Shopper’s Confidence Act (ROSCA). View Article
A Big Phone Bill: Dish Network Telemarketing Violation Verdicts Total Approximately $341 Million
In a cautionary tale for marketers, two courts recently found satellite TV provider Dish Network ("Dish") liable for repeated and willful violations of federal and state telemarketing laws. 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.
FTC “Influencer” Letters Shed More Light on “Clear and Conspicuous”
The FTC staff recently sent out more than 90 letters reminding influencers and marketers that influencers should clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationship to brands when promoting or endorsing products through social media. Read more.
It’s Blowing Up: Lessons from Two Recent Social Media Promotions
Last week, the apparel company Sunny Co Clothing launched an Instagram promotion promising to give away the red swimsuit below for free (except for shipping and handling costs) to each person who reposted the photo and tagged the company. Unfortunately, the company failed to cap the number of participants or make clear this was a "limited supply" offer, instead promising the free suit to "EVERYONE" who complied with the giveaway terms. Read more.
Honesty is Not the Same as Full Disclosure: the FTC’s Recent Letters to Influencers
The FTC staff recently sent out more than 90 letters reminding influencers and marketers that influencers should clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationship to brands when promoting or endorsing products through social media. Read more.
The Truth Will Set You Free: The FTC Provides New Guidance on Consumer Reviews
Late last year, Congress passed the Consumer Review Protection Act, a law designed to stop businesses from using contracts to prevent customers from posting honest reviews about the business. Read more.
FTC Hits Targeting Platform Turn Inc. for Deceptive Online Tracking
On Tuesday, December 20, the FTC announced a settlement with digital marketing platform Turn Inc. over claims that the company deceptively tracked users across the Internet for advertising purposes. Read more.
FTC Finds “All Natural” Claim Violated FTC Act
The FTC has issued a Final Order against California Naturel, Inc., a seller and marketer of personal care products, finding that the company's "all natural" claims were false and misleading in violation of the FTC Act. Read more.
FTC Policy Statement Focuses on Homeopathic Health Claims
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued its new "Enforcement Policy Statement on Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Homeopathic Drugs," as well as a staff report on a workshop that the Commission held last year on OTC homeopathic drug advertising. Read more.
Compliance Focus: FTC Begins Study of Consumer Disclosures
How effective are your consumer disclosures? A recent FTC workshop suggests it's a good time to ask. Here's a summary of what happened. 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.
New Case Sheds Light on Reward Program Pitfalls
Doing a reward program? Be very clear about the rules. 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.
Legalizing Fantasy Sports in New York: An Interesting Precedent for Advertisers?
While millions of fantasy sports aficionados pumped their fists on the news that New York State had legalized Interactive Fantasy Sports ("IFS"), a quieter debate began taking place in marketing and advertising circles. 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.
Food for Thought: FDA Will Reconsider Rules Governing Use of “Healthy” on Labels
Food advertising rules are in flux, and we have written about the FTC's recent focus on "natural" claims. Here are two more food advertising developments. Read more.
FTC Will Examine Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced last week its plan to host a public workshop on September 15, 2016 called "Putting Disclosures to the Test." Read more.
National Marketers Face Class Action Suits Under New Jersey Consumer Protection Law
A surge of recent lawsuits brought under a 30 year-old New Jersey consumer protection law has national marketers and their lawyers huddling. Here's a summary of how the law works and why there's exposure for marketers everywhere. Read more.
Federal Trade Commission Speaks on Use of “All Natural” and “100% Natural” Claims in Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") joined the widely publicized "natural" products debate by issuing four settlements and bringing a new complaint relating to misleading "all natural" or "100% natural" advertising claims. Read more.
FTC Settles First Native Advertising Case Against Fashion Retailer
Less than three months after issuing guidance to marketers on native advertising, the FTC has brought and settled its first native advertising case against national retailer Lord & Taylor. Read more.
Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Complaint Over Native Advertising, Instagram Campaign
Terri Seligman is quoted in the Media Post article, "Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Complaint Over Native Advertising, Instagram Campaign". View Article
Did the FTC Just Kill Native Advertising?
Two years after conducting a workshop to study native advertising, the FTC on December 22nd released long-awaited guidance that all marketers and publishers need to review. Read more.
FTC Says Native Ads Must Carry Clear Disclosures
Terri Seligman is quoted in MediaPost's article, "FTC Says Native Ads Must Carry Clear Disclosures". View Article
Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor in the ABA’s Newsletter, What’s In Store
Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor's article, "Advertising Self-Regulatory Council Implements Significant Revisions To Its Procedures" is featured in What's In Store, the American Bar Association's newsletter of the Section of Antitrust Law's Consumer Protection Committee, Privacy and Information Security Committee, and Advertising Disputes and Litigation Committee. View Article
NAD Scotts Decision: Marketers - Not Customers - Are Responsible for Online Review Compliance
Encouraging customers to write product reviews is a common and effective marketing tactic. But the disclosure requirements are significant. And a mistake can rankle competitors and lead to scrutiny by regulators or self-regulatory bodies such as NAD. That's what recently happened to The Scotts Company ("Scotts") when United Industries Corporation ("United Industries"), the maker of the Spectracide line of household insect and weed control products, challenged a sweepstakes promotion for the company's competing Ortho Home Defense, Ortho Bug-B-Gon, and Ortho Weed-B-Gon products. Here's what happened. Read more.
FTC Challenges Consumer Gag Clauses as Unfair Practices
In two recent matters, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") challenged so-called gag clauses or non-disparagement provisions incorporated in contracts between marketers and consumers, alleging that prohibiting consumers from publishing negative reviews about the marketer is an unfair practice in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. 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.
OMG! Kim Kardashian Social Media Post Creates Headache for Drug Marketer
The Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has sent a warning letter to the pharmaceutical company Duchesnay because of a recent Kim Kardashian social post endorsing the company's morning sickness drug, DICLEGIS.The regulator's action presents a teachable moment for all marketers attempting to leverage celebrity endorsements. Read more.
Why Women Quit
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman were quoted in Working Mother magazine's article analyzing why two thirds of female associates leave a new law firm job within five years.
Calling or Texting Consumers? New FCC Order Clarifies Rules of the Road
As previously reported here, earlier amendments to Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules clarified that telemarketers must obtain prior consent from consumers before distributing prerecorded telemarketing messages via autodialer (a “robocall”) to cell phones and residential landlines. Read more.
6 Challenges for Cause Marketing Outside The US
Terri Seligman and Ed Chansky's list of six challenges for cause marketing outside the US is featured in The NonProfit Times. Read more.
Native Advertising: The Old Is New Again
The Computer & Internet Lawyer published Terri Seligman's article on native advertising and some of the complexties brought about by the increasingly mobile environment we now live in. View Article
When are Manufacturers Liable for Claims Made by Their Retailers?
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently closed an investigation into whether Quickie Manufacturing Corporation ("Quickie"), a maker of cleaning products, engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices when third-party retailers marketing Quickie products made unqualified and unsupported "Made in USA" claims. Read more.
Terri Seligman at the Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law Conference
Terri Seligman moderates the "Thinking Like a GC" panel on changes in advertising law at ACI's Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law conference. The event is at The Carlton Hotel in New York on October 22-23, 2015. Terri's panel includes lawyers from the FTC, Facebook, Dannon Company, Macy's and Epsilon Data Management.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2015
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 2015 edition. Read more.
All in a Name: NAD Recommends Advertiser Change Product Names - Even Absent Consumer Confusion
Unilever United States, Inc. recently challenged certain Vogue, International, Inc. shampoo product names. NAD determined that Vogue's product names, such as Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, touted the inclusion of certain "exotic" ingredients but that those ingredients did not provide the benefit also touted in the product name. 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.
FTC Shuts Down Revenge Porn Site
Earlier this year, the FTC publicly banned the operator of an alleged "revenge porn" website from sharing nude videos or photographs of people without their affirmative express consent. Read more.
Thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2014
Super Lawyers listed thirty-one Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2014 edition. Read more.
But Wait, There’s More: Infomercial Product Marketer Will Pay $8 Million to Settle
Have you ever wondered whether a late-night television infomercial offer was too good to be true? Advertising regulators wonder the same thing. Read more.
