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(Podcast) The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
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(Podcast) The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
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When The White Lotus returned to HBO for its third season, it came with the usual dose of dramatic tension, along with one unexpected intellectual property wrinkle. [WARNING – Potential Plot Spoiler Ahead!] In a particularly...more
Recent court decisions in two highly publicized Gen AI cases favored the platforms and may start to reduce the concerns over using Gen AI. But content owners and those working for them should still understand the legal...more
Influencers have become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies. A social media influencer is an individual who has established credibility, expertise or a strong personal brand in a specific niche or industry and uses...more
The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs recently released a report that influencers, creators and those who work with them may find particularly relevant regarding disclosure of brand sponsorships:...more
On June 26, 2025, Elon Musk posted on X: “Starting tomorrow, the esthetic nightmare that is hashtags will be banned from ads on X.” Below that post, one user asked Musk’s AI chatbot Grok whether it recommends using hashtags...more
Warner Music Group just sued DSW for using 200+ hit songs in social media ads—without permission. Those TikToks could now cost $30M. On this episode of The Briefing, entertainment and IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara...more
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down...more
Music publishing companies are increasingly sending demand letters seeking payment for unauthorized uses of music that appear on social media platforms as part of brands’ social media marketing efforts. Recently, there has...more
The rise of dupes and counterfeits in influencer marketing highlights the need for transparency and vigilance. As companies like Amazon and Nike aggressively pursue legal action, influencers and brands must prioritize ethical...more
As TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance, influencers and brands are left wondering how a potential ban could impact their posting contracts. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg dive...more
In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance,...more
On November 15, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, a 27-year-old social media influencer fought a 58-year-old boxing legend and approximately 108 million people tuned in to witness the spectacle. While not quite the Super Bowl, the...more
Long gone are the days where brands could rely simply on purchasing advertising space in newspapers or investing in eye-catching brochures to display their products. Now, the world is their oyster with the advance of the...more
I get it, we all want to be Batman. (According to various sources of Internet lore, up to 97 percent of men think they are Batman.) But if you want a smart brand for your law firm, it may be time to hang up your cape....more
In the legal industry, a well-designed logo is more than just a visual mark; it’s a vital element of a law firm’s brand identity. A thoughtfully crafted logo conveys professionalism, trustworthiness, and gravitas....more
LinkedIn is stepping up its game by introducing in-feed video carousels, a new feature that enhances how users interact with video content on the platform. If you’ve been active on LinkedIn recently, you might have already...more
In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,...more
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...more
Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from...more
Nelson Mullins invites you to join hosts John Heitmann and Joshua Guyan as they welcome Kelly Whitehart who will provide our communications, internet, and technology clients an overview of advertising and marketing issues...more