Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how her interview was edited in the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Banks’ defamation and false light claims, the release she signed before filming, and Netflix’s attempt to…
Employers with operations or who may hire remote workers living in San Francisco must prepare for changes to the City’s background check regulations. San Francisco was a pioneer in the national “Ban the Box” movement, enacting its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) in 2014. In direct response to changing laws in…
Mishandled workplace complaints can expose organizations to significant legal risk, disrupt operations, and erode employee trust. This seminar provides practical tools and strategies for conducting prompt, impartial, and legally defensible workplace investigations. Join Weintraub Tobin attorney-investigators Beth West, Meagan Bainbridge, and Nikki Mahmoudi as they guide attendees through the full investigation lifecycle, from the…
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Ryan E. Abernethy and Lukas Clary explain what employers need to know about alternative workweek schedules, how they can reduce daily overtime costs, and the requirements for properly adopting one. Listen for a practical overview of Alternative Workweeks: A Better Schedule for…
The trademark fight over Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is over. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the dismissal of Lost International’s lawsuit over the use of “Mayhem” on Gaga’s album, tour, and merchandise. They cover: Why the court dismissed Lost International’s complaint without…
