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Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts: When Rock Meets Runway in Court



Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts: When Rock Meets Runway in CourtNeil Young vs. Chrome Hearts — What happens when a rock legend collides with a luxury fashion powerhouse? Chrome Hearts has filed suit against Neil Young, claiming his new band “Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts” infringes on their famous trademark

 
On this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and James Kachmar unpack the lawsuit, analyze the likelihood of confusion, and compare it to the Lady Gaga “Mayhem” case. Plus, they share practical takeaways for musicians to avoid trademark trouble.

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Millions at Stake: How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music



The 90s hip-hop group 2 Live Crew won big in their copyright case against Lil’ Joe Records. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists reclaiming their work on this episode of The Briefing.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.

 

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