Is traditional Hollywood facing an existential crisis? Deloitte’s 2025 Digital Media Trends report reveals a massive shift in how Gen Z and millennials consume content. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the data and explore what this means for studios, creators, and the future of storytelling on this episode of The Briefing.
The Briefing: Everyone Loves the HBO Series ‘White Lotus,’ Except Duke University
Can HBO be sued over a T-shirt? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler unpack Duke University’s beef with ‘White Lotus’ after a character wore a Duke tee on screen. Does this cross the legal line—or is it just creative expression? They’re talking trademark, the Rogers test, and what it all means for studios on this episode of The Briefing.
It Was Never About Blogs. It Was About Publishing.
When blog software first showed up, I doubt anyone realized just how big of a deal it would be for lawyers.
Before then, if you were a lawyer with insight—something meaningful to say about the law, about helping people, or even just about what you were seeing in your day-to-day practice—you had very few ways to say it.
Sure, you
Shouldn’t Law Firms Invest in Their Lawyers as Legal Publishers?
A recent Clio Legal Trends Report breaks down where mid-size law firms allocate their budgets:
- Staff salaries: 28%
- Other expenses: 41%
- Rent and office expenses: 11%
- Professional fees: 4%
- Marketing: 5%
- Insurance: 5%
- Software: 2%
Noticeably absent—at least to me—is a dedicated investment in legal publishing—specifically, empowering lawyers to write, reflect, and share their insights with the world. And to
The Briefing: Sequel, Spin-Off, or Something Else? The Legal Battle Over “ER” and “The Pitt”
Is ‘The Pitt’ a spinoff, sequel, or something else entirely? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the lawsuit over ‘ER’ and whether ‘The Pit’ crosses the legal line into derivative territory on this episode of The Briefing.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.
Blogging Your Way Into a Law Firm: A Guide for Law Students
This week, I spoke with a first-year law student about launching a legal blog. The student looked at blogging as helping him build a name, to learn and land a desirable job more than if he did law review.
What started as a conversation about setup and logistics turned into something strategic—about identity, courage to blog when professors questioned doing
The Contributor or the Legal Publisher: A Lawyer’s Choice
Imagine this scenario for a young lawyer.
- Graduate near the top of your class from a leading university.
- Get into Yale Law School.
- Make law review.
- Clerk for a respected federal appellate judge.
- Get recruited by—and accept a position with one of the most preeminent law firms in the country.
- Arrive at the firm ready to learn, work hard, contribute
The Briefing: ER Redux? The Anti-SLAPP Motion That Didn’t Stick
The estate of ‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton is suing Warner Brothers, claiming their new medical drama ‘The Pit’ is a derivative of ‘ER.’ IP and Entertainment attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Corpuz discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.
Meet Me at ABA TECHSHOW: Your Story Matters
I’ll be in Chicago this week for ABA TECHSHOW—something of a tradition for me and for LexBlog.
On this trip, I’ll be meeting with inquiring lawyers, legal tech companies, and potential partners who are looking to grow their business the LexBlog way—through effective networking on the internet, powered by thoughtful publishing.
For nearly two decades, we’ve also been covering
The Briefing: Diana Copeland – “Surviving R. Kelly” But Not Netflix’s Motion to Dismiss
In this installment of The Briefing, Scott Hervey & Jessica Corpuz cover the landmark defamation case Copeland v. Netflix—dissecting the high bar for public figures to prove defamation and the critical concept of “actual malice.” From the Surviving R. Kelly documentary to First Amendment protections, they unpack the legal complexities surrounding public figures and media reporting.
Watch this episode on the