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) presented 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, documentary,…

  • 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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WT Clients: Guy Raz Launches New Series “The Way Up” with Square

Award-winning podcast host and Weintraub client Guy Raz is partnering with point-of-sale software giant Square to launch a new video series showcasing stories of entrepreneurial growth and success, “The Way Up.” The series features interviews with six businesses powered by Square, highlighting their journeys of scaling up from initial concepts…

WT Clients: Multiple Wins at Fifth Annual Ambies

Five Weintraub clients have been recognized by The Podcast Academy at the fifth annual Ambies, a series of awards recognizing those in the audio entertainment industry. Guy Raz was awarded ‘Best Business Podcast’ for his hit show How I Built This on NPR. Small But Mighty Media won ‘Best News Podcast,’ and Tinkercast won…

Matt Sugarman Selected to the 2025 Variety Legal Impact Report

Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that Matthew N. Sugarman has been selected to the 2025 Variety Legal Impact Report. Matt Sugarman is a shareholder at Weintraub Tobin and member of the Firm’s Entertainment & Media practice group. He represents authors, screenwriters, producers, and directors in cutting-edge deals. His recent…

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…