Monthly Archives: July 2026

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.

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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 Peju after finding that the earlier Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision did not consider how the companies actually used their marks in the marketplace.

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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.

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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.

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New SAG AFTRA Contract New AI Rules and Other Changes for Actors and Producers



In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman discuss SAG-AFTRA’s new 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement and the updated AI provisions shaping the future of entertainment production.

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