Tag Archives: ip basics

The Man In Black v. Coca Cola: The New Soundalike Showdown

December 12, 2025Copyright LawEntertainment Attorney, Entertainment law, Fair Use, Intellectual Property, ip basics, IP Law, Law Podcast, Legal Podcast, Media Law, The Briefing Lawthebriefing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Did Coca-Cola cross the line by using a Johnny Cash soundalike in its nationwide “Fan Work is Thirsty Work” campaign? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley unpack the Cash estate’s lawsuit and what it reveals about the evolving law of soundalikes.

Continue reading The Man In Black v. Coca Cola: The New Soundalike Showdown →

What Is Fair Use and Why Does It Matter? (Featured)

December 5, 2025Copyright LawEntertainment Attorney, Entertainment law, Fair Use, Intellectual Property, ip basics, IP Law, Law Podcast, Legal Podcast, Media Law, The Briefing Podcastthebriefing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Creators, beware: just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s fair game. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down one of the most misunderstood areas of copyright law—fair use.