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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 Tuesday, September 30th, Weintraub attorneys Talia Delanoy and Jacqueline Simonovich hosted the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) workshop, Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Are You Properly Classifying Your Workers? This workshop provided attendees with practical guidance on how to determine when a worker is an independent contractor versus an employee.
On Wednesday, September 24th, Weintraub *Certified Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley presented on Anti-SLAPP law for the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
On Wednesday, September 24th, Weintraub Tobin, BFBA, and CVF Capital Partners presented the 11th Annual Business Focus event. This seminar explored how forward-thinking business leaders are transforming today’s M&A challenges into strategic opportunities. Attendees heard directly from a panel of accomplished CEOs and industry experts as they shared real-world insights and trends shaping the future of mergers and acquisitions.
On September 17th, Shauna Correia, Talia Delanoy and Nikki Mahmoudi of Weintraub’s Labor and Employment Group hosted an interactive, practical seminar designed to help employers manage one of the toughest parts of leadership – employee terminations and layoffs.
Through real-world scenarios, including disciplinary issues, chronic performance problems, and reductions in force (RIF), Shauna, Talia, and Nikki shared actionable strategies to reduce risk, improve processes, and communicate with clarity and care.
On Wednesday, September 10th, Weintraub attorneys David Diepenbrock and Carly Moran will host a training session for the Sacramento chapter of Financial Executives International’s (FEI) CFO professional development series. This session, titled “Executive Presence & Power: Litigation Strategy,” will provide CFOs with practical guidance on navigating legal proceedings that may arise in their roles.
On September 5th, 2025, Weintraub *Certified Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley presented at the Placer County Bar Association’s Annual MCLE Conference in Roseville.
On Monday, August 11, Weintraub attorneys Jeffrey Pietsch and Jacqueline Simonovich participated in an engaging day of insights and networking at the STAK Ventures Speaker Series: VIP Lunch & Learn, hosted by Stak Space.
On Tuesday, July 29, Weintraub Tobin and the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) hosted an informative seminar, Breaking Down the Rules: Avoiding Subcontractor Pitfalls in Commercial Construction Under California’s 2025 Laws.
On July 24, Weintraub entertainment and intellectual property attorney Matthew Sugarman co-presented, ‘From Idea to Shelves.’ Speaking on a panel alongside literary agents, managers, publishing pros, and producers, they addressed the state of the publishing and adaptation businesses.
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was signed into law as of July 4, 2025, enacting widespread changes to tax policy, government spending, and social programs. With less focus on foreign trade and more emphasis on domestic tax policies, the “megabill” is expected to have a significant impact on U.S.-based businesses and business owners, including the start-up, manufacturing, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) markets.