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Published: December 9, 2024
by
Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
Under California law, employers are prohibited from making, adopting, or enforcing policies that prevent an employee from disclosing violations of a state or federal statute, or a violation or noncompliance with a local, state, or federal regulation to, among others, a government or law enforcement agency. The law also prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee who makes such a disclosure.
Published: December 9, 2024
Ruby Bitzer knows that it takes a strong work ethic and inner motivation to make it in the legal profession. She earned her Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, passed the Bar Exam, and became a successful litigator with over a decade of experience inside and outside the courtroom.
Published: December 6, 2024
Oakland’s attempt to rename its airport didn’t take off. On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the trademark dispute between San Francisco and Oakland over airport naming rights.
On December 11, Weintraub shareholder Shauna Correia will present Workplace Safety and CalOSHA Requirements at the SHRM NorCal New Year New Laws: California 2025 Legal & Compliance Program in Concord, where she will provide insight on the latest new OSHA, CalOSHA, and other California workplace safety laws and regulations taking effect in the new year. The event brings top-tier employment law attorneys to guide attendees through new laws and regulations taking effect from January 1, 2025, and beyond.
Shauna’s presentation will take place from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn more about this event and the speaker schedule on the event website.
Published: December 4, 2024
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a federal District Court in the Eastern District of Texas issued a national preliminary injunction that enjoined the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership interest reporting requirements, including the January 1, 2025 deadline, on companies formed prior to January 1, 2024: Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, E.D. Texas, No. 4:24-CV-00478, December 3, 2024.
The issuance of national preliminary injunctions is controversial, a fact acknowledged by the Texas court in its opinion. We expect the decision to be reviewed quickly by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and, depending on how that appellate court rules, possibly by the U.S. Supreme Court. At the time of this update, the United States Treasury Department has not issued a statement about the Texas decision. We expect additional legal developments on this subject in the very near future. We will continue to update our clients on this matter if they have signed up to receive CTA updates here.
Published: December 3, 2024
New changes to employment law are coming in 2025! Weintraub Labor and Employment attorneys Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge give you an overview on what you need to know to stay compliant in the latest episode of California Employment News.
Published: December 3, 2024
On November 28, 2024, team Weintraub Tobin was proud to participate in the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry. This year’s event set a new record, with 31,522 people participating in the largest Thanksgiving fun run in the country and the biggest annual fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.
Published: December 3, 2024
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that its acclaimed entertainment, media, and intellectual property podcast series The Briefing has reached 200 episodes. Set to air on November 27, 2024, the milestone 200th episode reflects four years of discussions on the legal intersection of creativity, innovation, and IP law.
Published: November 27, 2024
Tune in to The Briefing’s milestone 200th episode with Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler as they dive into the world of intellectual property and recipes. Can chefs own their culinary creations? Can a recipe be copyrighted? From Turducken trademarks to creative cookbooks, they discuss the legal side of your favorite holiday dishes.
Published: November 26, 2024
Legal minds meet entertainment headlines in the milestone 200th episode of ‘The Briefing’ – the acclaimed Entertainment, Media, and IP law podcast hosted by Weintraub Tobin’s Scott Hervey. Set to air November 27th, this landmark episode caps off a journey through the fascinating intersection of entertainment, innovation, and the law. Whether it’s breaking down trademark battles or untangling thorny copyright claims, ‘The Briefing’ has become the go-to source for making sense of today’s most complex IP and Entertainment cases. As we approach this exciting milestone, we’re taking a look back at the episodes that had our listeners talking in 2024, showcasing why ‘The Briefing’ is required listening for anyone in the entertainment and media space.