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Anthropic Settles AI Training Case for $1.5 Billion +



The Anthropic settlement shows just how costly copyright missteps can be in AI development. Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5B settlement after a court found that keeping a permanent library of pirated books was not fair use—even though training its AI model on those same works was.
 
On this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman discuss the ruling, the settlement, and what it means for future copyright claims against AI companies.

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Is the Bored Ape Yacht Club Trademark Claim Just Monkey Business?



The Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps case is shaking up NFTs and trademarks. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler unpack the Ninth Circuit’s ruling on whether NFTs count as “goods,” why the First Amendment defense fell flat, and what it all means for the future of digital asset law.

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Court Says “No Way” To 50 Cent’s Battle Over Skill House



50 Cent’s two-minute cameo in the horror film “Skill House” turned into a full-blown legal battle over credits, contracts, and control. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub entertainment and IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down what went wrong—and what Hollywood can learn from it.
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The Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: What It Means for Your Brand



You came up with a clever brand name in a foreign language—great! But did you know it might be refused by the USPTO? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what a doctrine is, how trademark examiners apply it, and other important considerations for choosing foreign-language marks.

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How “knockoff” Furniture Landed Kim Kardashian in an IP Lawsuit



How “knockoff” furniture landed Kim Kardashian in an IP lawsuitKim Kardashian faces a lawsuit from the Donald Judd Foundation for allegedly using and promoting knockoff furniture in her office tour video. While Kardashian’s counsel denies liability, the case underscores the importance of due diligence in endorsements. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin dissect the legal drama in this installment of “The Briefing.”

 

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2



Safeguard your brand in the world of social media marketing, from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.  Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin continue the discussion on legal risks brands face in part 2 of our social media marketing series on “The Briefing.”

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Safeguard your brand in the world of social media marketing, from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.  Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin continue the discussion on legal risks brands face in part 2 of our social media marketing series on “The Briefing.”

Make sure to catch Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 1.

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 1



Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (1)Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin navigate the complexities of brand deals with expert insights on safeguarding your brand partnerships on this episode of “The Briefing.”

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