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Everyone Loves the HBO Series ‘White Lotus,’ Except Duke University
April 18, 2025

Can HBO be sued over a T-shirt? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler unpack Duke Universitys beef with 'White Lotus' after a character wore a Duke tee on screen. Does this cross the legal lineor is it just

Sequel, Spin-Off, or Something Else? The Legal Battle Over “ER” and “The Pitt”
April 11, 2025

Is 'The Pit' a spinoff, sequel, or something else entirely? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the lawsuit over 'ER' and whether 'The Pit' crosses the legal line into derivative territory on thi

ER Redux? The Anti-SLAPP Motion That Didn’t Stick
April 04, 2025

The estate of 'ER' creator Michael Crichton is suing Warner Brothers, claiming their new medical drama 'The Pit' is a derivative of 'ER.' IP and Entertainment attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Corpuz

Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss
March 28, 2025

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
March 21, 2025

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
March 14, 2025

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
March 07, 2025

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
February 28, 2025

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
February 21, 2025

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
February 14, 2025

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