Monthly Archives: April 2026

Taylor Swift, Trademark Law, and the Fight Over ‘Life of a Showgirl’



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 the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl.”

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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 recognizable trademarks in sports.

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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 surveillance footage, satire, and public officials collide under First Amendment law.

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