Can a car be a copyrightable character? In Carroll Shelby Licensing v. Halicki, the Ninth Circuit said no ruling that Eleanor, the iconic Mustang from 'Gone in 60 Seconds,' lacks the distinctivene

If your company relies on online reviews, influencer partnerships, or digital marketing strategies, it's important to be aware of FTC Rules and the distinctions between real reviews and paid ads. Scot

What happens when a business built on a celebritys name no longer controls the name itself? In this episode of The Briefing, attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow break down the Nicklaus Companie

After nearly 30 years of litigation, a federal court has canceled General Cigars U.S. trademarks for COHIBA cigars all because of a little-known treaty and a Cuban brand once favored by Fidel Castr

Warner Music Group just sued DSW for using 200+ hit songs in social media adswithout permission. Those TikToks could now cost $30M. On this episode of The Briefing, entertainment and IP attorneys Sco

A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and

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

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

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

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