Can a five word phrase be worth millions? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down the high stakes trademark dispute between Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg and Taylor Swift over
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California Employment News: Considerations for Employee Termination
Terminating an employee can present significant legal risk if not handled carefully. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and John Slavik discuss best practices and key considerations employers should evaluate before making a…
The Briefing: March Madness or Trademark Madness? The NCAA v. DraftKings Lawsuit
Can you use “March Madness” without getting sued? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Jessica Corpuz break down the NCAA’s lawsuit against DraftKings and the high stakes fight over one of the most…
The Briefing: Lemon Pound Cake and the First Amendment
What happens when a failed police raid turns into a music video about lemon poundcake and a $3.9 million lawsuit?
In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley, Jr. break down the Afroman defamation case, where…
California Employment News: Document Checklist for Departing Employees
When an employment relationship ends, California employers have specific legal obligations they must meet. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin associates Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley provide a practical refresher on final pay requirements and the…
Tropes Aren’t Theft: What Freeman v. Wolff Teaches About Substantial Similarity in YA Fantasy Fiction
By Scott Hervey
A recent decision from the Southern District of New York offers one of the most detailed modern analyses of substantial similarity in the increasingly popular young adult fantasy/“romantasy” space.
The case arose from a dispute between an unpublished author and…
The Briefing: Vampires, Love Triangles, but No Infringement
What happens when two fantasy stories share the same DNA? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down a major copyright decision involving the Crave series and what it means for…
The Briefing: The Sound of a Lawsuit – David Greene vs Google NotebookLM
When does an AI voice become your voice? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down the lawsuit filed by longtime broadcaster David Greene against Google over its NotebookLM tool and…
California Employment News: Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt. 2
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in hiring, performance management, and workplace decision making. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Meagan D. Bainbridge and Senior Attorney Jackie Simonovich discuss practical steps employers should take when…
The Briefing: No Paper, No Standing: Kanye West, Copyright Transfers, and the Writing Requirement
What happens when artists agree to transfer rights to a musical composition but never put that transfer in writing? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Jessica R. Corpuz break down a federal court…