The Briefing by Weintraub Tobin

<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1599 size-medium alignleft" src="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-300x169.png 300w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-1024x576.png 1024w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-768x432.png 768w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-1536x864.png 1536w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nudity-Riders-2048x1152.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />The <em>Terrifier</em> franchise is one of the most unlikely independent horror success stories of the last 25 years. But a new lawsuit challenges how the first film was made and raises serious questions about performer consent and on-set protections. In this episode of <em>The Briefing</em>, Weintraub Tobin partners <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/scott-m-hervey/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott Hervey</a> and <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/matthew-n-sugarman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matt Sugarman</a> break down actress Catherine Corcoran&#8217;s lawsuit against the film’s producers and what it reveals about SAG-AFTRA requirements for nudity and simulated sex scenes.<br /> <!--more-->In this episode, they cover:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>What a SAG nudity rider is and why it is legally required</li> <li>How consent must be disclosed, documented, and respected on set</li> <li>Why filming nudity without a signed rider can be deemed nonconsensual</li> <li>The risks producers face when still images or footage are reused without permission</li> <li>How intimacy coordinators and detailed riders protect both performers and productions</li> </ul> <p>This case is a reminder that nudity riders are not a formality. They are a core safeguard in film and television production.</p> <p>Tune in <a href="https://youtu.be/PJ0DLnATTQE">here</a> for a clear look at how SAG protections, performer consent, and production liability intersect.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1593 alignleft" src="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-300x169.png 300w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-1024x576.png 1024w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-768x432.png 768w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-1536x864.png 1536w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Man-In-Black-v-Coca-Cola-The-New-Soundalike-Showdown-2048x1152.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />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 <i data-ogsc="">The Briefing</i>, Weintraub Tobin attorneys <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/scott-m-hervey/">Scott Hervey</a> and <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/richard-d-buckley-jr/">Richard Buckley</a> unpack the Cash estate’s lawsuit and what it reveals about the evolving law of soundalikes.</p> <p><!--more--></p> <div><span data-ogsc="black">In this episode, they cover:</span></div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">How Tennessee’s new Elvis Act expands protection for voices and vocal imitation</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Why the Cash estate is also asserting a Lanham Act false endorsement claim</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">How Midler v. Ford and Waits v. Frito-Lay continue to shape soundalike disputes</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">The line between imitating a musical “style” and misappropriating a distinctive voice</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">What brands and agencies should consider before using tribute artists or AI vocals</span></li> </ul> </div> <div><span data-ogsc="black">Tune in <a href="https://youtu.be/WZbASgB8MNc">here</a> for a clear look at where right of publicity, soundalike law, and advertising practice collide.</span></div>

<p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1511" src="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/What-Is-Fair-Use-and-Why-Does-It-Matter--300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/What-Is-Fair-Use-and-Why-Does-It-Matter--300x169.png 300w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/What-Is-Fair-Use-and-Why-Does-It-Matter--1024x576.png 1024w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/What-Is-Fair-Use-and-Why-Does-It-Matter--768x432.png 768w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/What-Is-Fair-Use-and-Why-Does-It-Matter-.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Creators, beware: just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s fair game. In this episode of The Briefing, <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/scott-m-hervey/">Scott Hervey</a> and <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/richard-d-buckley-jr/">Richard Buckley</a> break down one of the most misunderstood areas of copyright law—fair use.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:more --></p> <p><!--more--></p> <p><!-- /wp:more --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this episode, they cover:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>What makes a use &#8220;transformative&#8221;?</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Why credit alone doesn&#8217;t protect you</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>How recent court rulings (Warhol v. Goldsmith) are changing the game</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></p> <p><!-- wp:list-item --></p> <li>Tips to stay on the right side of the law</li> <p><!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://youtu.be/SWtZ51mMwFc?si=3qauW_35ePQ8PFqq">YouTube</a> or listen to this podcast episode here.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1583 alignleft" src="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Turkey-Trademarks-and-Thanksgiving-Branding-–-IP-Protection-for-Recipes-and-Holiday-Traditions-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Turkey-Trademarks-and-Thanksgiving-Branding-–-IP-Protection-for-Recipes-and-Holiday-Traditions-300x169.png 300w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Turkey-Trademarks-and-Thanksgiving-Branding-–-IP-Protection-for-Recipes-and-Holiday-Traditions-1024x576.png 1024w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Turkey-Trademarks-and-Thanksgiving-Branding-–-IP-Protection-for-Recipes-and-Holiday-Traditions-768x432.png 768w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Turkey-Trademarks-and-Thanksgiving-Branding-–-IP-Protection-for-Recipes-and-Holiday-Traditions.png 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Who really owns your Thanksgiving traditions? In this special holiday edition of <em>The Briefing</em>, Weintraub Tobin partners <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/scott-m-hervey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott Hervey</a> and <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/richard-d-buckley-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richard Buckley</a> discuss how intellectual property law intersects with holiday food, recipes, and branding.<!--more--></p> <p>They explore:</p> <ul> <li>Why recipes usually aren’t protected by copyright</li> <li>The surprising trademarks behind holiday favorites like Turducken and Tofurky</li> <li>How brands use trademarks, trade dress, and storytelling to own a piece of the Thanksgiving season</li> <li>The rise of “Friendsgiving” as both a cultural phenomenon and a branding challenge</li> </ul> <p>Whether you’re a lawyer, brand owner, or marketing professional, this episode offers valuable insight into how IP shapes the way we celebrate and sell the holidays.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1579 alignleft" src="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Campbell-Soup-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Campbell-Soup-300x169.png 300w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Campbell-Soup-1024x576.png 1024w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Campbell-Soup-768x432.png 768w, https://thebriefing.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Campbell-Soup.png 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />In this episode of The Briefing, <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/scott-m-hervey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott Hervey</a> and <a href="https://www.weintraub.com/people/richard-d-buckley-jr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richard Buckley</a> break down <em>Campbell Soup Co. v. Campbell for Congress</em>, the lawsuit over a political candidate’s “Soup4Change” slogan and AI-generated soup can design. They cover the backstory, the trademark and First Amendment arguments, and how the Hershey case may influence the court’s view of political campaign branding. Tune in for a clear look at where trademark law meets political speech.</p> <p>Watch this episode on <a href="https://youtu.be/DrFwPBqRaus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.</p>