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Millions at Stake: How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
November 15, 2024

The 90s hip-hop group 2 Live Crew won big in their copyright case against Lil' Joe Records. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists r

Bad Spirits – How a Dog Toy Changed TV Title Clearance
November 08, 2024

Clearing titles for creative projects has become more challenging after the Supreme Courts decision in Jack Daniels v. VIP Products. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler exp

The Dark Side of Halloween – Unlicensed Costumes and the Legal Haunt
October 31, 2024

Halloween is here, but beware! That killer costume might come with a lawsuit instead of candy. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal threats associated with unlicensed costumes on this spook

The Fall of SUPER HERO: When Trademarks Become Generic
October 25, 2024

For more than half a century, Marvel Comics and DC Comics have jointly owned the trademark Superhero. However, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently granted a petition to cancel that mark be

New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
October 18, 2024

California recently passed two new AI laws that aim to protect individuals from the unauthorized creation of digital replicas. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss these laws and their implications

Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
October 11, 2024

Donald Trump is facing another lawsuit from a musician who objects to the use of their music at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this latest challenge on this epi

“Hold On” You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
October 04, 2024

The estate of the late singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes sued former President Donald Trump for using one of his songs at campaign events and rallies. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case i

Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
September 27, 2024

The FTC recently announced a new rule to combat fake consumer reviews and testimonials. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow explain how this decision will impact businesses and the influencer marketing in

Punchbowl News’ Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback
September 20, 2024

Punchbowl News won the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by greeting card and event planning company, Punch Bowl Inc., despite a previous setback at the Ninth Circuit. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincen

Does This Court’s Ruling Put an End to Tattoo Copyright Cases?
September 13, 2024

The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued an opinion in Hayden V. 2K Games, Inc. that could potentially put an end to tattoo copyright cases. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss