Weintraub is proud to celebrate attorneys Ruby Bitzer and Devinn Martin on one year of service on the board of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s (SCBA) Real Property Section. Ruby serves as Chair of the Section, while Devinn serves as Treasurer. Both will continue serving in these leadership roles for…
California has enacted two significant reforms that will reshape private construction contracts starting January 1, 2026. These changes impact change-order payment procedures and retention limits, creating new compliance obligations for owners, contractors, and subcontractors. Please see below for a breakdown of everything you need to know before SB 440 and…
On Wednesday, February 4, shareholder and Certified Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley will present “How to Avoid Sinking Your Civil Appeal Before It Sets Sail” to the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Appellate Law Section. His program will address key issues that can jeopardize a civil appeal before it begins,…
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Jackie Simonovich and Chris Horsley break down California’s expanded recall and reinstatement protections under AB 858, which are now in effect. The law requires hospitality, service, and travel industry employers to offer open positions to qualified laid-off employees and prohibits…
Did Coca-Cola cross the line by using a Johnny Cash soundalike in its nationwide “Fan Work is Thirsty Work” campaign? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley unpack the Cash estate’s lawsuit and what it reveals about the evolving law of soundalikes. In this episode, they cover: How…
