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Business Focus Seminar 2020 – Helping Your Business Survive & Thrive Through COVID-19

When: Oct 28, 2020
Where: Virtual Event

A video archive for this event is available at this link: https://bit.ly/BusinessFocus2020

On October 28, 2020, Weintraub Tobin partnered with BFBA, Chase Bank, and CVF Capital Partners to present Business Focus 2020: Helping your Business Survive and Thrive Through COVID-19. The virtual and interactive event addressed the “new normal” business landscape brought about by the economic and social changes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Focus 2020 featured a panel of professional advisors who have assisted small- and medium-sized businesses through the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic, followed by a panel of owner-CEOs who shared their experiences navigating 2020’s business disruptions. Both panels were moderated by Scott Syphax.

The video archive is organized by chapters, so you can choose to watch any aspect of the event on its own.

Advisor Panelists were Weintraub attorney Chris Chediak (Shareholder), Ben Brown (Managing Partner) with BFBA, Erik Langeland (Market President) with Chase Bank, and Ed McNulty (Managing Partner) with CVF Capital Partners.

CEO Panelists were Tony Powe (Interim CEO & Board Chair) with Cool Mountain Transport, Haru Sakata (CEO) with Mikuni Restaurant Group, Pete Engelken (Chief Operating Officer) with Allworth Financial, and Jason Johnson (CEO & Founder) with Quick Quack Car Wash.

Click here to view the event flyer.

Please keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation and information is constantly being updated. We recommend that you check with your professional advisors to make sure you have the most current information.

Webinar: 15th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp — Program II: The Nuts and Bolts of Your Trial

When: Oct 20-22, 2020
Where: Webinar

Weintraub Senior Attorney Jessica Corpuz will be presenting on October 20th for the 15th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp — Program II: The Nuts and Bolts of Your Trial.

Summary:
This two-part, dynamic, and information-packed online course will cover the full spectrum of litigating in California State Court.

The first part will cover the steps leading up to trial and the second part will cover trial and post-trial topics. Jessica will be covering the final status conference, excluding witnesses, and motions in limine.

These are practical programs designed to teach newer attorneys the basics of superior court practice and give them litigation tools and strategies. It is also suitable for attorneys who haven’t litigated in some time and who want to get a refresher.

Date/Time:
Part I: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Part II: Thursday, October 22, 2020
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST both days

CLE Credits:
Approved for 5.0 units in general CLE in California

Registration:

The program organizer, Pincus Pro Ed, has created a 10% off “Friend of the Speaker discount for us to pass along. Their discount code is FOSSUPERIOR10. Feel free to pass along the program information and discount to any colleagues who may be interested in the program.

For more information and to register please click here.

Webinar – Guardians at the Gate: Properly Trained Managers are Your First Line of Defense

When: Oct 15, 2020
Where: Webinar

Shauna Correia discusses best practices for training supervisors and reducing the potential for liability.

Summary of Program:
Well-trained supervisors are valuable to companies for their ability to help ensure operations run smoothly. Often, employers focus on productivity and efficiency. But companies may not be aware that even mid-level supervisors may be deemed agents of the company, when it comes to employment laws that govern the workplace. Untrained supervisors’ actions (or inactions) can result in significant legal consequences for an employer, including in regards to harassment, disability accommodations, leave requests, and wage and hour law enforcement.

Program Highlights:

An overview of employment laws that impact the workplace and common mistakes supervisors make when they don’t understand those laws.
Tips for effective communication between supervisors and employees, including how to give constructive performance feedback.
Common supervisor mistakes
The importance of consistent, objective, and timely discipline.
Preventing and responding to harassment and other Equal Employment Opportunity complaints.
Documentation: The good, the bad and the ugly.

This seminar was presented and recorded on October 15, 2020. A recording of this webinar can be viewed on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube page. Please note that this webinar is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We recommend that you speak to your professional advisors about the specifics of your business.

Webinar: Understanding & Navigating the Ever-Expanding Web of Leave Laws

When: Sep 17, 2020
Where: Webinar

Summary of Program

On September 17, 2020 Weintraub attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Ryan Abernethy provided an overview of various leave laws.

Administering leaves of absence in California can be very challenging. California has a paid sick leave law and numerous other leave laws, reasonable accommodation laws, and wage replacement laws that interact with one another. To properly administer leaves, employers need to be aware of the various laws, know who is eligible and under what circumstance, and understand the particular rights and obligations employees and employers have.

This seminar was presented and recorded on September 17, 2020. A recording of this webinar can be viewed on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube page. Please note that this webinar is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We recommend that you speak to your professional advisors about the specifics of your business.

Webinar: Overtime, Meal Periods, Wage Statements – Oh My! Non-Exempt Wage and Hour Compliance

When: Aug 13, 2020
Where: Webinar

On August 13, 2020 Weintraub attorney Lukas Clary discussed the nuts and bolts of wage and hour compliance for non-exempt employees in California.

Unfortunately, both single-plaintiff and class-action wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague California employers. Employers are often sued because of technical violations that occur simply because an employer is unaware of its legal obligations. The web of federal and state wage and hour laws that govern the workplace can be difficult to understand.

This seminar was presented and recorded on August 13, 2020.. Please note that this webinar is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We recommend that you speak to your professional advisors about the specifics of your business.

Webinar – Don’t Get Nailed: Tips to Help Builders Avoid Lawsuits

When: Aug 4, 2020
Where: Webinar

On August 4, Weintraub Tobin lawyers Shauna Correia and Louis Gonzalez provided an overview of the most common types of lawsuits faced by builders and contractors – as well as possible new claims due to the COVID-19 health crisis – relating to employment, workplace safety, and construction contract disputes. This webinar was hosted by the North State Building Industry Association (BIA).

Webinar – Reasonably Approaching Reasonable Accommodations: Don’t Make it Harder Than it Already Is

When: Jul 16, 2020
Where: Webinar

Summary:
Most employers know that employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons under California and/or Federal law. It is important for employers to understand these laws and comply with how the courts and various federal and state regulatory agencies interpret them, as well as learn what their rights and obligations are regarding: (1) engaging in the interactive process; and (2) providing reasonable accommodations. This is even more true in the current COVID-19 world we find ourselves in.

This seminar was presented and recorded on July 16, 2020. A recording of this webinar can be viewed on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube page. Please keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation and information is constantly being updated. We recommend that you check with your professional advisors to make sure you have the most current information.

WEBINAR: Main Street Lending Program

When: Jun 30, 2020
Where: Webinar

What is the Main Street Lending program, and how is it different than the PPP and other business loans?

On June 30, 2020, Justin Borrowdale and Dan Franklin of River City Bank discussed the Main Street program – what businesses are eligible, unique program features, and documentation needed.

Topics:
• Program Overview
• Borrower Eligibility
• Loan Terms and Documentation
• Borrower certifications, covenants, and restrictions

A recording of this webinar can be viewed on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube page. Please keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is a fluid situation and information is constantly being updated. We recommend that you check with your professional advisors to make sure you have the most current information.

Webinar: Choose Your Friends Wisely or Face the Consequences under the New Provider Enrollment Rule

When: Jun 28 - Jul 1, 2020
Where: Webinar

American Health Lawyers Association, Annual Meeting, Choose Your Friends Wisely or Face the Consequences under the New Provider Enrollment Rule.

Webinar: Inoculating Against the Coming Spread of Employee Lawsuits Related to COVID-19

When: Jun 17, 2020
Where: Webinar

On June 17, 2020, employment attorneys Brendan Begley and Shauna Correia recorded this webinar discussing the different kinds of employment-related lawsuits that business owners may face as businesses reopen and employees return to work, including disability claims, wrongful termination claims, leave claims, and discrimination claims. They provided examples of personnel decisions that could increase the spread of each type of legal ailment, as well as prescriptions for best practices that employers may implement to inoculate themselves against such lawsuits.