University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law was ranked No. 1 in the nation for government law in a new report from preLaw Magazine, sharing the top spot with two other prestigious law schools—New York Law School and the…
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The Briefing: Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? 5th Circuit’s Rules In Sports Doc Copyright Case
A motivational passage from Keith Bell’s…
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Did you know the popular Stanley Travel Cup is tied to Stanley Black & Decker? A lawsuit is brewing over trademark rights and branding disputes. Is PMI overstepping, or is…
This week, I’m joined by six law students from my Sports Law in Practice course at McGeorge School of Law. I challenged my students to research the House v. NCAA…
The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI – Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training
Major AI copyright ruling – The Delaware District Court’s decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross AI could have huge implications for AI training and copyright law. On this episode of…
McGeorge School of Law professor Erin O’Neal understands the power an in-person connection can hold when empowering students to pursue a career in law.
O’Neal, who is the director of…
The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
In the case of Sydney Nicole vs. Alyssa Sheil, a federal district judge ruled that certain vibes and aesthetics can be protected under copyright law. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and…
McGeorge School of Law faculty share expertise relating to President Trump’s executive orders
Hundreds of people, representing all three University of the Pacific campuses, gathered in person and virtually at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law last week for events…
On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler dive into the landmark Jack Daniels v. VIP Products case that changed trademark law. They break down the…
McGeorge School of Law shapes future leaders in the heart of California's Capital City
Sacramento — California’s vibrant capital — is abundant in opportunities and growth. As the center of state governance, it plays a crucial role in shaping California’s future, making the city…
Ninth Court Orders Dismissal, Without Leave to Amend, Ending the Climate Change Battle in Juliana v. United States
Juliana v. United States, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71759, 2024 WL 1695064 (D. Or., Apr. 19, 2024)
In an order directing a lower court to dismiss without leave to amend…