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WT Deals: Rebecca Yarros’ The Last Letter Heads to Amazon Studios

Weintraub client and author Rebecca Yarros sold the movie rights for her popular romance novel The Last Letter to Amazon Studios following an intense bidding war. As part of the deal, Yarros will act as an executive producer on the film through her recently formed company Full Measures named after her first book. Brody and Joyce Choi will oversee the project at Imagine Entertainment with Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody of Imagine in talks to produce. Journalist-turned-screenwriter Anna Klassen is in final talks to write the film’s adaptation. 

WT Clients: At Will Media’s “The Flick” Gets Picked Up By Apple

The Flick, a film developed by Weintraub client Will Malnati, has been picked up by Apple. A thriller that follows an air traffic controller as he faces an escalating midair crisis, the film is based on an unpublished short story from writer Matt Hickey. The film will be produced by Malnati’s company At Will Media along with Chernin Entertainment.

Weintraub Tobin Receives 11 First-Tier Rankings in 2026 Best Law Firms

Weintraub Tobin is proud to share that the Firm has been recognized for excellence in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning multiple Tier 1 placements across key practice areas. The Firm maintained all of its 2025 Tier 1 rankings and added several new or elevated distinctions.

Brendan J. Begley for The Daily Journal: Anti-SLAPP Motions Can Sting in a Surprising Variety of Cases

In an article for The Daily Journal, Brendan J. Begley discusses how California’s anti-SLAPP statute (Code Civ. Proc. § 425.16) has evolved from being focused on defamation and media-related claims to impacting nearly every area of civil litigation — including employment, family law, probate, contracts, real estate, and arbitration. Its broad reach often surprises unprepared attorneys, as it brings significant procedural advantages like fee-shifting, automatic stays on discovery, and immediate appeal rights, transforming what might seem like a routine case into a more complex legal dispute.

Read the full article on The Daily Journal website.

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Jessica G. Flores

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Jessica G. Flores as an associate in the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Based in Sacramento, Jessica represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes. She brings a wealth of experience to Weintraub, having represented clients in all stages of pre-litigation and litigation, construction, business, professional negligence, personal injury, and real estate matters.