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.
They
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San Francisco Amends its Fair Chance Ordinance Effective August 10, 2026
mployers with operations or who may hire remote workers living in San Francisco must prepare for changes to the City’s background check regulations.
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 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
California Employment News: Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date?
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Meagan Bainbridge and associate Nikki Mahmoudi discuss the key provisions every legally compliant handbook should address.
In this episode, they cover:
- Foundational provisions, including at-will employment and handbook disclaimers
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 Richard D. Buckley, Jr. return to copyright fundamentals and explain how these rules affect creators, businesses, developers, filmmakers, and anyone commissioning creative work.
They cover:
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 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
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 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
EEOC Votes on Proposed Rule to End EEO-1 Reporting
As we indicated in our June 4, 2026 article, certain employers may soon be relieved of the obligation to file EEO-1 Reports, as well as other reports (“EEO Data Reports”), with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). On
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 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.
The Briefing: Fake People, Real Ads: New York’s New Rules for AI-Generated Performers
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