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Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years
Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg unpack the Supreme Court's follow-up decision on damages in Neely v. Warner Chapel Music. Explore how this ruling could reshape future infringemen
The Briefing: Is the FTC Recent Rule on Non-Competes a New Reality for Reality TV Stars
The FTC just issued a final rule banning post-employment non-compete clauses, and it's shaking things up, especially in the non-scripted TV world. How will this impact talent deals? Join Weintraub att
Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT What the Legal Claims Would Look Like
Did Scarlett Johansson's voice inspire 'Sky'? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin unpack the controversy between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI's Chat GPT. Explore potential legal clai
Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright Dispute
The recent decision on Hayden vs. 2K Games is a big win for video game publishers. Dive into the fascinating world of copyright disputes over tattoos in video games. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg
Paramount Splashes Top Gun Maverick Copyright Lawsuit
Paramount triumphs in the Top Gun Maverick copyright case. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg of Weintraub Tobin on 'The Briefing' as they dissect the court's ruling. Get the full episode on the W
Filmmakers Express Concern Over Impending Death of ‘Biographical Anchor’ Fair Use Basis
Unraveling the threads of Fair Use and how recent legal rulings threaten documentary filmmakers. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg as they dissect the Tenth Circuit's Impact on filmmaking in thi
Netflix Defamation Lawsuit About Inventing Anna – Not an Imposter
Update on Rachel Williams' defamation lawsuit against Netflix's "Inventing Anna." Weintraub lawyers Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the recent court ruling as a warning for docudrama produce
Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble
The ongoing dispute between Brandy Melville and Redbubble over trademark and copyright infringement continues. Despite previous setbacks, Brandy Melville has filed a new lawsuit against Redbubble, all
How “knockoff” Furniture Landed Kim Kardashian in an IP Lawsuit
Kim Kardashian faces a lawsuit from the Donald Judd Foundation for allegedly using and promoting knockoff furniture in her office tour video. While Kardashian's counsel denies liability, the case unde
Authors Get Mixed Results with Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit
Delve into the complexities of vicarious infringement and DMCA violations in AI training. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin dissect the recent district court ruling on OpenAI's copyr