The Briefing: BMG v. Vetter: The Supreme Court Can’t Hear It, So the Fifth Circuit Stands
Published: November 6, 2026
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley discuss the latest developments in Vetter v. Reznik and the implications of worldwide copyright termination.
They cover:
- Why the Court affirmed the judgment without reaching the merits
- What the Fifth Circuit’s ruling means for authors and publishers
- How worldwide termination exposure affects catalog acquisitions and international licensing
Tune in for a clear look at how a U.S. copyright termination dispute could reshape ownership and licensing worldwide.