Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Weintraub Tobin’s 2025 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.
Stay tuned – Weintraub Tobin’s 2025 Labor & Employment law seminar and training schedule will soon be available.
To give a preview of what is to come, we are excited to share that the 2025 Labor & Employment training line-up will include a number of exciting and interactive employment law seminars where attendees get to participate in the review and analysis of challenging issues they face in the workplace.
On December 11, Weintraub shareholder Shauna Correia presented Workplace Safety and CalOSHA Requirements at the SHRM NorCal New Year New Laws: California 2025 Legal & Compliance Program in Concord, where she provided insight on the latest new OSHA, CalOSHA, and other California workplace safety laws and regulations taking effect in the new year. The event brought top-tier employment law attorneys to guide attendees through new laws and regulations taking effect from January 1, 2025, and beyond.
On November 14th, The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) presented an informative MCLE webinar, HRTS Unscripted: The Impact of Generative AI on Nonfiction. Weintraub shareholder Scott Hervey will moderate a panel discussion about the ethical, legal, and business impacts of generative AI on the fields of nonfiction, reality, documentary, and archival work. Panelists include experts in the AI and entertainment industries.
Governor Newsom has signed a number of bills into law that become effective as early as January 1, 2025. In addition, CalOSHA has approved new indoor heat illness standards. It is that time of year where employers should begin making adjustments in their policies and practices to comply with the new employment laws that impact their workplaces.
On November 7, Weintraub shareholder Lukas Clary presented HR Legal Updates at the Central Valley Business Expo in Modesto, where he will provide insight on several new laws that businesses should be aware of heading into the new year. The event, which aims to foster growth and collaboration, brings together a diverse array of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Lukas’ presentation will take place during breakout educational session #3 in room 4 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn more about this event and the speaker schedule on the event website.
On October 17th and 18th, The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Barristers Club Diversity and Inclusion Committee presented the Diversity Conference 2024.
The 2024 Diversity Conference theme was “Defending Democracy.” The conference included five sessions over two days and sought to deepen awareness and engagement around racial equity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry and society. This conference included multiple thought-provoking panels, prominent guest speakers, and more.
On October 1st, Business Focus 2024 brought together entrepreneurs and CEOs who have successfully navigated a sales process while simultaneously continuing normal business operations on a panel with high-level professionals experienced in mergers, acquisitions, and business transfers for an interactive strategic discussion on how to manage and prepare your business for maximum value.
On October 1st, Weintraub shareholder Ryan Abernethy hosted the seminar Legal Updates and Trends in Employment Law at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) NorCal Conference in San Francisco.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a booming industry which now offers assistance to employers by automating decisions such as hiring, performance management and even disciplinary actions.
While this may come as a welcome aid for many employers, it does not come without risk. Employers grappling with how to use AI in their own workforce must understand the ethical and legal questions surrounding AI and how it can properly be used in the employment context.
On September 18th, attorneys Ryan Abernethy, Meagan Bainbridge, and Lukas Clary from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group hosted a seminar where they explored the use of Artificial Intelligence in employment decisions, including an examination of:
