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No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson



No Copyright Protection in Fitness Routines for Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenbergfrom Weintraub Tobin on “The Briefing” as they discuss the case’s impact on fitness entrepreneurs.

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Closing The Royalty Loophole Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings



Closing The Royalty Loophole Push for a Public Performance Right in Sound Recordings

Did you know? In the U.S., terrestrial radio stations don’t pay royalties to non-songwriter performers or record labels! Unlike other countries, only songwriters and publishers get paid. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg share how musicians are pushing Congress to change this with the American Music Fairness Act in this installment of “The Briefing.”

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Not Terminated – Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music Royalties



Not Terminated Cher Still Entitled to Her Share of Music RoyaltiesCher recently won a major lawsuit over her music royalties from her divorce from Sonny Bono. Join Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg on today’s episode of “The Briefing” as they break down this case and its implications for copyright law.

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Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years



Supreme Court Holds Copyright Damages Can Go Beyond 3 Years Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg unpack the Supreme Court’s follow-up decision on damages in Neely v. Warner Chapel Music. Explore how this ruling could reshape future infringement cases.

 

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Filmmakers Express Concern Over Impending Death of ‘Biographical Anchor’ Fair Use Basis



Filmmakers Express Concern Over Impending Death of ‘Biographical Anchor’ Fair Use BasisUnraveling the threads of Fair Use and how recent legal rulings threaten documentary filmmakers.  Join Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg as they dissect the Tenth Circuit’s Impact on filmmaking in this episode of ‘The Briefing.’

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Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case



Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case (1)

Discover how truth became the ultimate defense in the legal battle between Cynthia Love and Kanye West. Join Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri from Weintraub Tobin as they unpack the court’s ruling on whether displaying historical footage amounts to defamation on this episode of ‘The Briefing’.

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How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages



How Far Back Can You Go Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages

How far back can a plaintiff recover damages in a copyright infringement case?  Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this contested copyright law question in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.

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The Protectability of Short Phrases (Archive)



The Protectability of Short Phrases (Archive) While iconic catchphrases from TV and film can hold significant equity, protection of them can be spotty. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about the protectability of short phrases on this archive episode of The Briefing.

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Merry Litigation: All I Want for Christmas is a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit



Country singer Andy Stone, A.K.A Vince Vance, has renewed his lawsuit against Mariah Carey, which claims that her holiday hit ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ infringes the copyright of his song with the same name. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing.

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Tattoos, Tiger King, and Copyright Lawsuits – Oh My – Cramer v. Netflix



A tattoo artist is suing Netflix for showing one of her tattoos in the series “Tiger King” without her permission. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing.

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