Year in Review: The Briefing’s Top 3 Podcast Episodes in 2025
Published: December 31, 2025
Weintraub Tobin’s legal podcast, The Briefing, published nearly 50 episodes in 2025 covering the latest legal developments shaping the media, entertainment, and creator economy industries. As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing the most popular episodes of 2025.
3: Court Drowns Pepperdine’s “Waves” Trademark Battle Against Netflix
Pepperdine University challenged Netflix over its use of the term “Waves,” raising questions around brand strength, market perception, and enforcement in the entertainment space. Scott Hervey and guest Jessica Corpuz break down why the court ruled in Netflix’s favor and what the decision means for educational institutions and established brands navigating an increasingly crowded media landscape:
2: The Stanley Cup Clash – A Trademark Battle
This episode explores the dispute surrounding the Stanley Cup name and branding, examining how rights are evaluated when a term becomes widely recognized and commercially valuable. Scott Hervey and guest Tara Sattler discuss how courts assess consumer perception, brand recognition, and market overlap in high-profile sports and entertainment disputes.
1: Westlaw v. Ross AI – Is This the End of AI Training or the Future of AI Training
One of the most closely watched cases of the year, Westlaw v. Ross Intelligence put AI development and data usage under the spotlight. Scott Hervey and guest Andy Tan unpack what the case could mean for the future of AI, content creation, and data-driven technologies across media and creative industries.
In The Briefing, Scott Hervey and his guests discuss the latest cases and legal issues facing the media, entertainment and creator economy industries. The videos and podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.