Did you know? In the U.S., terrestrial radio stations don’t pay royalties to non-songwriter performers or record labels! Unlike other countries, only songwriters and publishers get paid. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg share how musicians are pushing Congress to change this with the American Music Fairness Act in this installment of “The Briefing.”Continue Reading The Briefing: Closing The Royalty Loophole – Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings

Cher recently won a major lawsuit over her music royalties from her divorce from Sonny Bono. Join Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg on today’s episode of “The Briefing” as they break down this case and its implications for copyright law.Continue Reading The Briefing: Not Terminated – Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music Royalties

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 claims and the intricacies of voice rights in AI on this episode of The Briefing. Continue Reading The Briefing: Scarlett Johansson vs Chat GPT What the Legal Claims Would Look Like

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, alleging the sale of counterfeit products and copyright infringement. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin explore the history of the dispute, the claims made in the new complaint, and potential legal strategies moving forward.Continue Reading The Briefing: Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble