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. Listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

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. Listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin on “The Briefing” as they discuss the case’s impact on fitness entrepreneurs. Get ..read more

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. Get the full episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg unpack the Supreme Court’s follow-up decision on damages in Neely v. Warner Chappel Music. Explore how this ruling could reshape future infringement cases. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

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 from Weintraub Tobin discuss how this case compares to past decisions and what it means for athletes, celebrities, and the video game industry on the latest episode of “The Briefing” Get the full episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

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. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

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. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

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 copyright infringement allegations on this installment of “The Briefing.” Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here or listen to this podcast episode here ..read more

In the realm of copyright law, determining the scope of damages and the applicability of the statute of limitations remains a contentious issue. The Supreme Court case of Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music (argued before the Court in February of this year) promises to shed light on this matter, grappling with the question of how far back a plaintiff can seek damages in a copyright infringement case. This pivotal legal battle has significant implications for copyright holders, defendants, and the broader creative industry landscape. Sherman Nealy, a music producer, initiated the lawsuit against War ..read more