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Construction Seminar Series – 2026 California Construction Law Update: What New Legislation Means for the Industry

  • When: Feb 5, 2026 03:30 pm PST - 05:30 pm PST
  • Where: 400 Capitol Mall, Floor 11, Sacramento, CA 95814

Beginning January 1, 2026, a number of new and recently enacted California laws will take effect that will significantly impact the construction industry. These changes affect a wide range of issues, including payment practices, retention limits, contract administration, claims and change order procedures, and dispute resolution. Owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors operating in California should be aware of these developments and their practical implications.

This complimentary in-person seminar is the first program in Weintraub Tobin’s 2026 Construction Law Seminar Series, providing timely updates on legal and regulatory developments impacting California construction. Join Daniel SteinbergJessica RobisonDustin Amrein, and Blake Gibbs of Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Group for an interactive seminar highlighting key legislative changes and evolving trends impacting construction projects in 2026 and beyond. 

Understanding how the new laws interact with existing contracts and project requirements will be essential to managing risk and maintaining compliance in 2026.

Agenda:

  • Registration – 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
  • Program – 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Networking – 5 to 5:30 p.m.

There is no charge to attend the event. Parking validation provided for the Wells Fargo parking garage. Complimentary beverages and light refreshments provided. Registration will be capped at 45 persons.

Now Available! Weintraub Tobin’s 2026 Labor and Employment Seminar Schedule

  • When: Feb 4 - Nov 18, 2026

Weintraub Tobin’s 2026 Labor and Employment Seminar schedule is now available.

Specifics and invitations for each seminar will be posted on our website approximately one month before the event. Click here to receive email alerts and registration information ahead of each seminar. Attendance is capped at 45 in-person attendees.

Click here to view or download the schedule.

2026 Seminar Schedule

TopicDateLocation
THE PREVENTIVE PLAYBOOK: WAGE & HOUR COMPLIANCE STRATEGIES
(In-Person – Sacramento)
April 22, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWeintraub Tobin 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA
CRACKING THE CLASSIFICATION CODE: INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR V. EMPLOYEE

(In-Person – Sacramento)
June 10, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWeintraub Tobin 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA
LEAVE IT TO US: DEMYSTIFYING LEAVES &ACCOMMODATIONS
(In-Person – Sacramento)
September 16, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWeintraub Tobin 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA
FROM ALLEGATION TO RESOLUTION: A LEGALLY
SOUND APPROACH TO WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATIONS

(In-Person – Sacramento)
October 14, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWeintraub Tobin 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA

2026 Webinar Schedule

TopicDateLocation
AI IN HR: GAME-CHANGER OR LEGAL MINEFIELD?February 4, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWebinar via Zoom
PEOs AND STAFFING AGENCIES: IS THE RISK WORTH
THE REWARD?
March 11, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWebinar via Zoom
NEW LAWS, NEW RISKS IN 2026: CALIFORNIA
EMPLOYER LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
November 18, 2026, 9:30 am – 11:30 amWebinar via Zoom

Navigating Leaves of Absence and Workplace Accommodations: An Interactive Exploration of Rights, Processes, and Best Practices

  • When: Nov 12, 2025
  • Where: Webinar

Couldn’t attend the live session? Weintraub’s Labor and Employment group hosted a two-part complimentary webinar on November 12th.

Attorneys Lukas Clary, Shauna Correia, and John Slavik took attendees through real-life scenarios and case studies while providing practical insights and best practices for compliance. Using hypothetical examples, they discussed who is eligible and under what circumstances, and highlighted the particular rights and obligations for both employers and employees.

Jacqueline Simonovich Moderates Panel at BASF’s Barristers Skills & Leadership Summit

  • When: Oct 29, 2025 02:00 pm PDT - 03:15 pm PDT

On October 29th, Weintraub senior attorney Jacqueline Simonovich moderated the panel discussion, Breaking the Cycle: Civility in the Courtroom and Beyond, at the Barristers Skills and Leadership Summit 2025. This panel examined how unhealthy work environments perpetuate cycles of incivility in law and the responsibility of leaders to model respectful behavior for younger attorneys. Attendees gained practical strategies for curbing their own incivility and effectively responding to uncivil behavior from others.