Fashion Blog - A tale of red soles | Diederik Stols (guest post) highlights the trademark infringement disputes involving Christian Louboutin and the brand's red soles, a recognizable feature of its footwear, and the European Union (EU) Court of Justice ruling that a red sole is a valid trademark in the EU.

Fashion Blog - Alan Flusser: The American Male and His Wardrobe | Alan Behr, Chair of the Fashion Practice highlights one of the fashion industry's most legendary tailors.

Phillips Nizer Gets Copyright Win on Famed “Last Sitting” Photos of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern

Mr. Stern took the photos in 1962; decision affirms copyright status and protection in victory for his legacy; case offers encouragement to other photographers and artists.

Speaking Engagement - Litigation Department Co-Chair Lauren J. Wachtler, will be a featured panelist at the New York State Bar Association full-day CLE program "Mediation Choices for Effective Representation and Advocacy" on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Ms. Wachtler's panel, "Preparing for Mediation and Selecting the Mediator" will be the lead session of the day. | Full details and registration

Speaking Engagement - Michael Galligan, partner in the Tax, Trusts & Estates and International Practices will be a featured panelist at the New York State Bar Association International Section 2018 Season Meeting.

Michael's panel, "Harmonizing Wealth Transfer Across the Canada-United States Border: The Challenges of Canada-United States Estate Planning," will convene on Friday, October 26th from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. The 3-day Seasonal Meeting will be held in Montreal, Canada. 

New York State Bar Association | 2018 International Section Seasonal Meeting (October 24 - 26, 2018) featuring Michael W. Galligan

Steven H. Thal, International Counsel, attended the opening of the German Professional Football (Soccer) Association Bundesliga office in New York.  

Mr. Thal, who is a member of the German Practice, represented the association throughout the entire start-up process for their new U.S. subsidiary.

The News In the Journal: Member Spotlight featuring Eileen Millett (New York State Bar Association Journal)

U.S. Taxation of U.S. LLCs: Concerns About 'Hybrid' Tax Planning (Part 3 of 3) (TaxStringer, a publication of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants)

Stop Sexual Harassment In NYC Act: Employers must implement the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act Notice and Fact Sheet by September 6, 2018

iPhillipsNizer: Where intellectual property and business law intersect with industry (Summer 2018; inaugural issue)

International Practice Comparative Charts (Compilation with annotations)

Super Lawyers® (2018)

Eighteen Phillips Nizer attorneys were announced on September 13, 2018 as selected for inclusion on the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Attorneys on the lists represented a cross-section of several practice areas and industry teams.

Phillips Nizer Attorneys Recognized in the 2019 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America©

Best Lawyers® recognized Alan Behr, Helene M. Freeman, Michael W. Galligan, Donald P. Perry, Evan J. Spelfogel, Lauren J. Wachtler, Martin B. Wasser and Elliot J. Wiener.

Welcome - Sumana L. Murthy | The new associate joins the Real Estate Practice in firm's New York office.

Special Announcement - We Have Moved! 

Starting Monday, February 26, 2018, the new address for our Manhattan office will be: 485 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017