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Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss
In this installment of The Briefing, Scott Hervey & Jessica Corpuz cover the landmark defamation case Copeland v. Netflixdissecting the high bar for public figures to prove defamation and the critica
NBA Teams Fight Back Against Trolling – The Validity of the Discovery Rule at Stake
A petition is calling for the Supreme Court to decide on the validity of the "discovery rule," which allows copyright claims long after the alleged infringement. NBA teams like the Indiana Pacers and
Court Drowns Pepperdine’s ‘Waves’ Trademark Battle Against Netflix
On the latest episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Corpuz break down the courts decision in Pepperdines trademark fight with Netflix over the name "Waves" in the new
The Briefing: The Stanley Cup Clash – A Trademark Battle
Did you know the popular Stanley Travel Cup is tied to Stanley Black & Decker? A lawsuit is brewing over trademark rights and branding disputes. Is PMI overstepping, or is Stanley Black & Decker overr
The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI – Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training
Major AI copyright ruling - The Delaware District Courts decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross AI could have huge implications for AI training and copyright law. On this episode of The Briefing, Weintr
Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
In the case of Sydney Nicole vs. Alyssa Sheil, a federal district judge ruled that certain vibes and aesthetics can be protected under copyright law. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler
Bad Spaniels: Infringement? No. Dilution? Yes
On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler dive into the landmark Jack Daniels v. VIP Products case that changed trademark law. They break down the Supreme Court's ruling on tradem
Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? The Fifth Circuit’s Curious Ruling In Sports Doc Copyright Litigation
A motivational passage from Keith Bells book Winning Isnt Normal sparks a legal battle after Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin shares it on Twitter. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler dive into the lawsuit, exp
Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
As TikToks future in the US hangs in the balance, influencers and brands are left wondering how a potential ban could impact their posting contracts. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and
2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
Kick off 2025 by reviewing your company's IP assets! Whether you're new to IP protection or a seasoned pro, its crucial to keep track of your valuable intellectual property. Scott Hervey & Tara Sattl