In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal rules governing talent representation and explain why the distinction between a manager and an unlicensed talent agent can have significant consequences for artists and their representatives.

They cover:

Continue Reading The Briefing: When a Manager Becomes an Agent The Talent Agency Act Trap

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. return to copyright fundamentals and explain how these rules affect creators, businesses, developers, filmmakers, and anyone commissioning creative work.

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Continue Reading The Briefing: Copyright Basics: What You Own, What You Don’t, and What Happens When Someone Crosses the Line

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Cesari S.R.L. v. Peju Province Winery L.P., a long-running dispute involving the LIANO and LIANA wine marks.

The Second Circuit vacated a judgment against Peju after finding that the earlier Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision did not consider how the companies actually used their marks in the marketplace.

In this episode, they cover:

Continue Reading The Briefing: Peju Province Winery v Cesari: When a TTAB Loss Doesn’t Follow You to Court

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, which reversed a $1 billion judgment against the internet service provider.

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Continue Reading The Briefing: Cox v Sony: Did the Supreme Court Just Give AI Companies a Copyright Shield?

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss what the law requires, which advertisements may be exempt, and how brands and agencies should approach compliance.

They cover:

  • When advertisers must conspicuously disclose the use of a synthetic performer
  • How exemptions for expressive works, audio-only ads, and language translation may apply
  • Practical steps brands and agencies should take, including AI audits, vendor agreements, and updated creative guidelines

Tune in for a practical look at how AI-generated spokespeople are reshaping advertising transparency and compliance.

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