Pepperdine has used the “Waves” name for its athletic teams since 1937. Netflix’s Running Point also features a fictional basketball team called the Waves.In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down Pepperdine’s trademark lawsuit against Netflix, the ruling on Netflix’s motion to dismiss, and what the…
On May 14, 2026, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a request to rescind the demographic reporting obligations of large employers in the U.S. The “Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review” notice (“Regulatory Review Notice”) which can be found here, states that the request is for the “Rescission of…
Worker classification remains one of the most important compliance issues facing employers. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can lead to significant penalties, agency enforcement, and costly legal exposure. With AB 5 and its exemptions continuing to shape California’s classification rules, employers need to understand when contractor status is…
Meal and rest break compliance remains a key issue in California wage and hour litigation. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Meagan Bainbridge and Shauna Correia discuss how employers can use attestations to identify issues, correct them, and reduce legal exposure. Listen for a breakdown at how California employers can…
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow break down UMG Records v. Last Brand, the lawsuit targeting Quince’s alleged use of unlicensed music across social media marketing. In this episode, they cover: Why platform music libraries do not automatically clear commercial use How influencer briefs, reposts, and…
