Entertainment & Media Law

The entertainment attorneys at Weintraub Tobin represent individuals and companies in all aspects of the entertainment and media industries. Areas of emphasis include:

  • Film
  • Television
  • Publishing
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Sponsorship, Branding & Endorsements
  • Entertainment Finance
  • Production Counsel Services
  • Business & Legal Affairs Services
  • Talent Representation

Scott Hervey Moderates Webinar on The Impact of Generative AI on Nonfiction for HRTS

On November 14th, The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) will present an informative MCLE webinar, HRTS Unscripted: The Impact of Generative AI on Nonfiction. Weintraub shareholder Scott Hervey will moderate a panel discussion about the ethical, legal, and business impacts of generative AI on the fields of nonfiction, reality,…

  • When: Nov 14, 2024 12:00 pm PST – 01:00 pm PST
  • Where: Webinar

Weintraub Attorney Joins Panel Discussion at San Diego Comic Con

On Thursday, July 24th, Weintraub Attorney Matt Sugarman will participate in a panel at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, “From Idea to Shelves.” The panel brings together professionals who assist authors in taking a project from blank page to launch, including agent, manager, attorney, publisher, and producer. Matt will discuss strategies and…

Weintraub Attorneys Take Part in BASF Pathways to Partnership Series

On Tuesday, April 9th, Weintraub attorneys will participate in a panel from the Barristers’ Club of San Francisco Bar Association’s (BASF) Pathways to Partnership Series. Part 1 of 2, “Transitioning from Senior Associate to Junior Partner,” will focus the panel discussion on the journey from associate to junior partner and…

Webinar: Comic Book Law 101 – The Ins-and-Outs of The Comic Book Industry

On September 8, Weintraub Shareholder Matt Sugarman will present as part of the American Bar Association webinar Comic Book Law 101. This panel will explore the comic book industry, its place in greater pop culture, and the key legal issues attorneys practicing in this area should know. Topics covered will include…

  • When: Sep 8, 2021
  • Where: Webinar

Upcoming LAVA DMG Event: A Conversation with Ethan Applen

Join us July 23!Weintraub Tobin and LAVA Digital Media Group will host a conversation with Ethan Applen, the executive director of Media Camp, a Turner/Warner Brothers Initiative, on Tuesday, July 23th. The conversation will focus on the opportunities and challenges with owning a startup company and will include a demo…

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“What’s Ahead for Digital Media in 2013” Panel Discussion

Weintraub Tobin and Moss Adams are co-sponsoring the LAVA Digital Media Group’s panel discussion: “What’s Ahead for Digital Media in 2013” on Tuesday, February 26. Making predictions in digital media can be challenging. At this time last year who even knew what Pinterest was, let alone that it would explode…

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Countdown to 200: The Briefing’s Top 3 Episodes of 2024

Legal minds meet entertainment headlines in the milestone 200th episode of ‘The Briefing’ – the acclaimed Entertainment, Media, and IP law podcast hosted by Weintraub Tobin’s Scott Hervey. Set to air November 27th, this landmark episode caps off a journey through the fascinating intersection of entertainment, innovation, and the law.…

WT Clients: Marcos Efron Writes and Directs Crime Drama Film ‘Pearl’

Weintraub client Marcos Efron wrote and is now directing the indie crime drama Pearl, starring West Duchovny (Painkiller) and Scott Eastwood (Fast X). The film, which is currently in production in Austin, Texas, follows a young musician, Pearl (Duchovny), who is stuck in an abusive relationship until she meets Eli (Eastwood), a bank…

Navigating Username Jacking

Have you ever had the experience of attempting to register a social media account in the name of your business only to find that your preferred name is taken? Often, it’s just the case of another business with the same name having registered that account first. Other times, it’s evidence…