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Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
On Friday, October 16, 2026, Weintraub shareholders and employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Meagan Bainbridge will present at the 2026 AWI Annual Conference on “Investigating an Employee’s Off-Duty Conduct and Social Media Presence: Is it Legal? If So, is it Smart?”
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 initial complaint through the final investigative findings. Drawing on real-world experience, the presenters will discuss best practices, common pitfalls, and practical considerations for conducting effective workplace investigations.
On September 16, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Dustin Amrein will present “Payment Protection in Construction: What Every Contractor Needs to Know (Private & Public Works)” for the Associated General Contractors of California. This two part, in-depth virtual seminar, will cover California construction payment remedies and lien law, including mechanics liens, preliminary notices, stop payment notices, payment bond claims, prompt payment requirements, and other tools for protecting payment rights on private and public works projects.
Managing California’s overlapping leave laws is one of the highest-risk responsibilities in HR. One misstep in tracking or leave designation can trigger costly compliance violations.
Join Weintraub Tobin Employment attorneys Shauna Correia, Talia Delanoy, and John Slavik for a practical, scenario-based session tailored to HR professionals and business owners who manage leaves of absence and accommodations.
Designed for executives, founders, and business leaders “AI and Value Creation: Strategic Considerations for Business Leaders” will explore the full spectrum of artificial intelligence, its opportunities, limitations, and real-world risks. Hear from industry experts on how AI can drive growth and reshape enterprise value, while also addressing the challenges and unintended consequences.
Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Group attorneys, Dan Steinberg, Jessica Robison, Dustin Amrein, and Blake Gibbs presented Before You Sign: Construction Contract Provisions That Can Protect Your Bottom Line, a practical seminar focused on construction contracts—one of the most important tools for managing risk, protecting cash flow, and avoiding costly disputes, on August 20th, 2026.
On August 10, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles will present on behalf of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF). Their seminar, titled “Discovery Practice in Trusts & Estate Litigation,” will provide an overview of trust and estate litigation discovery practice. Attendees will learn how discovery is handled in probate court and gain practical guidance for addressing common discovery issues in trust and estate litigation matters.
Weintraub entertainment attorney Matthew Sugarman will co-present, “From Idea to Page to Screen” at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con Convention. Speaking on a panel alongside Kathleen Ortiz of KO Media Management, Holly Root of Root Literary, and Max Siemers of Magic Hour Entertainment, Sugarman will address the state of the publishing and adaptation businesses. The panel will be moderated by Nathan Bransford.
Worker classification remains one of the most important compliance issues facing employers. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can lead to significant penalties, agency enforcement, and costly legal exposure. With AB 5 and its exemptions continuing to shape California’s classification rules, employers need to understand when contractor status is appropriate and when a worker must be treated as an employee.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Jim Clarke will present “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: One Year Later, What Really Stuck?” for the Capital Region Family Business Center. Jim will be joined by Chris Allen, a partner at the accounting firm, BFBA to discuss the impact of the OBBBA on family-owned business one year later.