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October 24, 2024 RPJ News & Publications

Helen D. (“Heidi”) Reavis, Alice K. Jump, Deena R. Merlen, Jill Kahn Marshall, Frederick R. Fucci, and John A. Beranbaum Honored by Super Lawyers Selection

RPJ is proud to announce that Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis, Alice K. Jump, Deena R. Merlen, Frederick R. Fucci, and John A. Beranbaum have been selected to the 2024 Metro New York Super Lawyers list and Jill Kahn Marshall has been selected to the 2024 Metro New York Rising Stars list! Following a vigorous and highly-competitive selection process each...

October 22, 2024 Corporate Law, Employment Law, RPJ News & Publications

Legal Implications of Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate: Insights from Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis

By Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis In her latest article for Ars Technica, RPJ’s Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis highlights the potential legal risks inherent in Amazon’s new return-to-office (RTO) mandate. This significant policy shift by one of the nation’s largest employers, moving away from its current hybrid model permitting remote work...

October 18, 2024 Employment Law, Legal News, RPJ News & Publications

Secure Your Seat: Navigating Immigration and Employment Across the Atlantic

On October 30, 2024, RPJ’s Nafsika Karavida will be a featured speaker at the upcoming event: “Immigration and Employment Issues – How European and US Citizens Navigate Living & Working Across the Pond,” hosted by the European American Chamber of Commerce. Having worked with clients in both the U.S. and...

October 17, 2024 Entertainment Law, Legal News, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, RPJ News & Publications

“Stereophonic” Rumors and an Evaluation of Cases from the Last Decade Exploring the Ability and Limits of Borrowing Copyrighted Material for the New York Stage

By Ethan Krasnoo This month, the producers and sound engineer behind Fleetwood Mac’s recordings filed a lawsuit alleging that the playwright David Adjmi and other related parties infringed their copyright in the memoir Making Rumours with Adjmi’s currently running Broadway play, Stereophonic. Notably, Stereophonic has garnered significant acclaim, winning five...

October 15, 2024 Entertainment Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Partner Nicole Page Featured in L.A. Times Article Discussing “Baby Reindeer” Lawsuit

By Nicole Page The pilot episode of Netflix's miniseries "Baby Reindeer" claims to be “a true story,” raising questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of a stalker, based on creator Richard Gadd's experiences. This has led to a lawsuit from Fiona Harvey, who asserts she inspired the stalker character...

October 10, 2024 Intellectual Property Law, RPJ News & Publications

How to Safeguard Intellectual Property Rights in the Workplace: A Practical Guide

By Nafsika Karavida Intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable asset. Whether it is an invention or a creative work, the law generally considers the person who made it the owner – and in the workplace context, many times that person is an employee. Without a written agreement,...

October 9, 2024 Entertainment Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Partner Nicole Page Authors Forbes Article, “Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Prances Its Way Into Court On Defamation Claims”

By Nicole Page In her newest article for Forbes, RPJ Partner Nicole Page discusses the legal challenges faced by Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," a show that has gained significant acclaim but is now embroiled in a defamation lawsuit. The show, based on Richard Gadd's autobiographical stage play, claims to be a...

October 8, 2024 Community & Civic Engagement, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Partner Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis and RPJ Client Engel Entertainment Produce Short Voting and Civic Engagement Promotion “Work from Home to Vote from Home” Circulated to Millions

By Helen D. Reavis Voting is a constitutional right, and high voter turnout is essential for a representative and functioning democracy. However, in this era of aggressive partisan politics, for many the act of voting has become fraught. Casting a vote can be even more challenging if not impossible due...

October 3, 2024 Client News, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Client People’s Television’s “Minted” Acquired by Independent Lens

PBS's Independent Lens, a series featuring documentary films made by independent filmmakers (and part of the Independent Television Service), has announced the acquisition of the television and digital rights for the feature documentary Minted. This exciting addition will be featured in an upcoming season, promising to delve into the intriguing...

October 1, 2024 Employment Law, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ Partner Alice K. Jump Featured in WorkLife Article

This week, RPJ Partner Alice K. Jump was featured in a WorkLife article examining the legal implications of political discourse in the workplace. As the United States gears up for another contentious presidential election, the challenges faced by employers are more pronounced than ever. One in every three employees has...