Monthly Archives: May 2022

Senator Hawley Targets Disney with So-Called Copyright Reform Bill



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law BlogScott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Senator Josh Hawley’s proposed copyright bill and its implications for the Walt Disney Company.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


An Idea Doesn’t Have to be Novel to be Stolen (In California)



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law BlogScott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss idea theft claims in California and whether the issue of novelty can be an element of the case.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


Jerry West Thinks His Portrayal in HBO’s “Winning Time” is a Loser



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a dispute between Jerry West and HBO over his portrayal in the Lakers docudrama “Winning Time.”

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.


The Original USFL Throws a Flag at Fox’s Attempted Revival of the United States Football League



In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law BlogScott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a dispute between the original USFL and Fox, over the network’s attempt to revive the football league.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel, here.