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No CTRL-ALT-DEL For the Server Test
On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and James Kachmar break down the Supreme Courts decision to pass on the McGuckin v. Valnet caseand how it keeps the legal confusion swirling around the
Trademark Mayhem – Lady Gaga Gets Sued for Trademark Infringement
Lady Gagas Mayhem tour has sparked legal trouble. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and James Kachmar analyze a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by surf brand, Lost International, w
The Future of TV? A 2025 Digital Media Trends Analysis
Is traditional Hollywood facing an existential crisis? Deloitte's 2025 Digital Media Trends report reveals a massive shift in how Gen Z and millennials consume content. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler b
Everyone Loves the HBO Series ‘White Lotus,’ Except Duke University
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”
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
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
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