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David A. Diepenbrock Joins Weintraub

Published: February 26, 2020

Weintraub is pleased to announce that David A. Diepenbrock has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation and Real Estate groups. He will be based in the Firm’s Sacramento office.

David represents businesses in a wide spectrum of disputes. He has litigated cases for clients in the primary industries driving the Sacramento economy including agribusiness, energy, transportation, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. In David’s real estate practice, he represents developers, buyers, sellers, lenders, and landowners in disputes that arise from the ownership and development of real property.

“David’s sterling reputation in Sacramento is a testament to both his legal practice and his presence in the community,” said Weintraub Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus. “He is a valuable addition to the Firm, and will be a tremendous resource for our clients.” David has been recognized by his peers and clients as a skilled and effective advocate, and is included among the Best Lawyers in America, Northern California Super Lawyers, and Sacramento’s Best of the Bar.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunities that joining Weintraub will provide,” Diepenbrock said.  “Not only will I be able to provide my clients a far greater range of legal resources, but I will also have the ability to grow my practice statewide.”

David earned his JD from the University of California, Davis, School of Law (King Hall).  Prior to that, he attained an MA in U.S History from San Francisco State University and a BA from Oberlin College.

Jo Dale Carothers Quoted in Law360

Published: January 10, 2020

Jo Dale Carothers was recently quoted in a Law360 article after a recent Precendential Opinion Panel decision for patent petitions for inter partes review (IPR) on whether copyright and ISBN are sufficient evidence for printed reference material as having been “publicly available”. Jo Dale speaks about the ruling stating, “I feel that people will have to proceed with more caution than they would have needed to before.”  Find out more by reading the complete article here.

Weintraub Attorneys Sherry Bragg & Gary Waldron Named to Southern California Super Lawyers® 2020 List

Published: January 9, 2020

Weintraub is pleased to announce that Sherry S. Bragg, and Gary Waldron have been recognized as 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers.

Sherry Bragg is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Group.  She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in complex business disputes in both state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings since 1987.  Sherry has tried, co-tried, and arbitrated a significant number of high-value cases to conclusion, and has successfully orchestrated the settlement of many others. In addition, Sherry has an active appellate practice and has briefed and won numerous appeals.

A preeminent trial lawyer, Gary Waldron has practiced in the state, federal and bankruptcy courts of Southern California since 1979. Mr. Waldron has tried or arbitrated over 100 cases, including more than 40 jury trials.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in more than 70 practice areas. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, now available in an updated seventh edition

Published: November 25, 2019

We are pleased to announce the publication of the seventh edition of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, co-authored by Weintraub Tobin Shareholder, Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, and published by Matthew Bender/LexisNexis.

Book Highlights:

  • A summary of the law and tips on how to navigate the complex issues surrounding family leave, military leave, pregnancy disability leave, and other statutory leaves, as well as workers compensation and reasonable accommodation absences.
  • Insightful analysis of the key employment features to keep in mind when administering and managing leaves in California.
  • Determinative considerations in accounting for the many different California and federal rules through the use of case studies.
  • Important cases and their implications. Cases are presented along with practical analysis for the day-to-day issues faced in the typical employer/employee relationship.
  • California and federal model notices
  • Useful forms and checklists

For ordering information, please visit: http://bit.ly/34waeOw

WT Deals: Peter Ramsey to Make Live-Action Directorial Debut With ‘Love In Vain’ at Paramount

Published: November 6, 2019

Shareholder Todd Stern’s client Peter Ramsey will make his live-action directorial debut with Krystin Ver Linden’s screenplay of Love in Vain, which Paramount Studios recently purchased. Ramsey directed the major studio animated feature Rise of the Guardians and the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. Love in Vain is a  biopic of Robert Johnson, the 1930’s singer, songwriter, and guitar player whose pioneering blues style influenced generations of musicians.

For more details, read the full article in Deadline.

Weintraub Tobin Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms”

Published: October 31, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA (November 1, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, was honored to be recognized with eight first-tier rankings in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The complete list of rankings is published on the U.S. News website.

Best Lawyers was first published in 1983 and is recognized as the longest standing and one of the most esteemed peer review guides worldwide in the legal profession. Nationwide, thousands of firms are considered and reviewed through a detailed evaluation process before U.S. News and Best Lawyers make selections for “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Weintraub Tobin received first-tier rankings in the following practice areas:

Litigation – Banking & Finance (Orange County & Sacramento)

Litigation – Real Estate (Orange County & Sacramento)

Commercial Litigation (Sacramento)

Litigation – Labor & Employment (Sacramento)

Real Estate Law (Sacramento)

Trusts & Estates Law (Sacramento)

Other practice areas at Weintraub Tobin that received rankings are:

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Sacramento)

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (Sacramento)

Corporate Law (Sacramento)

Employment Law – Management (Sacramento)

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Sacramento)

Litigation – Tax (Sacramento)

Litigation – Intellectual Property (San Diego)

Litigation – Patent (San Diego)

Litigation – Trusts & Estates (San Francisco)

Litigation – Labor & Employment (Orange County)

Bet-the-Company Litigation (Sacramento)

Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships) (Sacramento)

Tax Law (Sacramento)

The list is created based on extensive peer-review evaluations from well-respected attorneys in similar practice areas. Client and lawyer evaluations and additional information are also included in the formal submission process. Several factors are taken into consideration, such as expertise, integrity, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and the rate of referrals.

Lukas Clary Named 40 Under 40 by Sacramento Business Journal

Published: October 8, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA (October 8, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that Lukas Clary has been named a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree by the Sacramento Business Journal.  Each year the publication recognizes young Sacramento professionals with a high level of career achievement and contributions to the community.

Lukas is a Shareholder in the Firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation groups, where he represents clients in a wide range of business litigation, employment litigation, and employment counseling matters. He works closely with employers in the hospitality and trucking industries, among others, and has excelled in assisting them through the challenges created by the Dynamex decision that changed how California employers evaluate worker classifications. In his position as Marketing Shareholder, Lukas works with Weintraub’s business development team to help attorneys widen their networks and expand their careers.

Lukas has contributed significant time to the Sacramento Moot Court and Mock Trial competition as well as the La Familia STEM center, which was a project of the 2017 Leadership Sacramento class of which he is a graduate. Lukas earned his JD from the University of Michigan Law School and a BA from the University of California at Davis. He has been recognized as a Sacramento Top Lawyer and a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star.

“Lukas has built an impressive career at a young age,” said Weintraub Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus. “However, at Weintraub we also value leadership qualities and a dedication to community, both of which Lukas has displayed from the day he joined the Firm. He is an asset to Weintraub, his clients, and his community. This recognition is well-deserved.”

To read the full Sacramento Business Journal article, please click here.

Matt Sugarman in the Los Angeles Times: Hollywood’s Lawyers Play On-call Doctors in Drama Between WGA and Agencies

Published: October 1, 2019

Matt Sugarman is quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about the on-going tensions and labor dispute between the Writers Guild of America West and the Association of Talent Agents. Entertainment attorneys haven’t been able to go far from their phones this summer as clients reach out to them with questions, concerns, and requests.

Read the full article here: Hollywood’s Lawyers Play On-call Doctors in Drama Between WGA and Agencies.