In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Moore v. Daily Mail, a new class action alleging the publication copied photos from social media without permission and falsely credited platforms like Instagram instead of the actual creators.

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Continue Reading The Briefing: Who Owns the Photo? Moore v. Daily Mail and the Limits of Copyright

When can a performer’s public criticism become a breach of contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Kennedy Center v. Redd, a dispute involving musician Charles Redd, a canceled performance, a morals clause, and D.C.’s Anti-SLAPP Act.

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Continue Reading The Briefing: Kennedy Center v. Redd: How a Canceled Jazz Concert Became a Free Speech Fight

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the four main categories of intellectual property and explain why protecting these assets is critical to a company’s long-term value.

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Continue Reading The Briefing: IP Bootcamp – The Intellectual Property Framework Every Business Needs to Know

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.

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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