News/Events/Blogs

On Tuesday, April 28, Weintraub attorney Ryan E. Abernethy is presenting a webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association.

Summary:
In fulfilling their fiduciary obligations, trustees, conservators, and other fiduciaries are often thrust into situations where they are required to act as an employer. From managing caretakers, issuing paychecks, and setting schedules to hiring and firing trust employees, this is perilous territory because California employers are saddled with a host of regulations they are expected to understand and follow precisely.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape.  While the anticipated re-opening of the economy is on the horizon, employers must be aware of a number of employment issues when employees begin to re-enter the workplace.  This webinar addresses the most common questions employers are currently asking about what is and is not required, allowed, or recommended when bringing employees back to work.  We will provide an overview of the following topics during this free webinar:

• Conflicting Shelter Orders –

Weintraub attorneys Jim Clarke, Lukas Clary, Aman Badyal, and Andy McCarthy presented for the California Restaurant Association (CRA) webinar Small Business Provisions of CARES Act, discussing aspects of the Act most likely to provide immediate cash flow to small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on the needs of restaurants. The webinar recording is available now.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are facing extraordinary challenges. This webinar addresses the most common questions employers are currently asking, as they attempt to provide a safe and secure workplace, while maintaining compliance with California and federal law.

On April 2, 2020, Chris Chediak and Jim Clarke of Weintraub Tobin joined with Jose Blanco and Brian Hoblit of CVF Capital Partners and Ben Brown of BFBA LLP to present a webinar on the implications of new laws, regulations, and initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Presenters covered economic forecasts,

Weintraub Tobin in-person events have been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are actively connecting with our clients and communities online and are working to provide timely and informative updates on this evolving situation.  Our COVID-19 resources and links are being collected here.

We wish you the best through these difficult times.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Weintraub attorneys Andrew D. McCarthy, Jon E. Ancona, and Justin M. Borrowdale presented on Legal Essentials for Startup Companies for WeWork members at the Well’s Fargo building in Sacramento, CA. They discussed issues that newer and growing companies encounter; how to avoid common pitfalls; and the benefit of running your company like you are prepping to sell (even if you aren’t).

Summary of Program

With the ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime, and the increasing number of wage and hour class action lawsuits, the importance of correctly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt is clear. This seminar is designed to help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of the various exemptions available under California law and learn how to conduct an exemption analysis in order to reduce potential liability.

On Tuesday, February 4, Weintraub attorney Shauna N. Correia will speak at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar titled A Practical Guide to Employee Internal Investigation Legal Issues.

Program Description:
Internal investigations of employee misconduct are useful tools – but they must be conducted the right way in order to provide proper legal protections. In this essential legal overview of conducting employee internal investigations, our experienced attorney faculty will show you how to conduct airtight investigations that protect employers and get results.

Weintraub attorneys Justin Borrowdale and Andrew McCarthy will be presenting Dissolving Business Entities provided by Lorman.

Summary:

Gain a better understanding of dissolving and winding up a business entity. Whether through the decision of the owners or outside forces, business ventures coming to an end can impose liability and tax implications on managers and equity owners. This topic will explain the process and implications of dissolving and winding up corporations,