Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that its acclaimed entertainment, media, and intellectual property podcast series The Briefing has reached 200 episodes. Set to air on November 27, 2024, the milestone 200th episode reflects four years of discussions on the legal intersection of creativity, innovation, and IP law.Continue Reading Legal Podcast “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin Celebrates 200 Episodes
Copyright Law
The Briefing: Millions at Stake – How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
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 copyright termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists reclaiming their work on this episode of The Briefing.
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The Briefing: The Dark Side of Halloween – Unlicensed Costumes and the Legal Haunt
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 spooky episode of The Briefing.
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The Briefing: Does This Court’s Ruling Put an End to Tattoo Copyright Cases?
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 the court’s opinion on this episode of The Briefing.
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The Briefing – Late Night, Early Dismissal: The Santos-Kimmel Copyright Case
A New York Judge dismissed former Rep. George Santos’ lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel Live over the late-night host’s use of personalized Cameo videos in one of his segments. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this decision on this installment of The Briefing.
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