Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: September 29, 2026
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Ryan E. Abernethy and associate John Slavik break down a common misconception about employee meal breaks and explain why an employee choosing to work through lunch does not automatically protect an employer from liability.
Published: September 29, 2026
Weintraub Tobin partner, Jessica Marlow, attended Variety’s Power of Women event, presented by Lifetime, on September 23, 2026, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The event celebrated the women named to Variety’s 2026 Women’s Impact Report, including Marlow.
As we shared earlier this month, Marlow was recognized in the report, published September 17, 2026. The annual feature highlights influential women whose accomplishments, leadership and impact are shaping the entertainment and media industries.
Published: September 25, 2026
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the growing legal scrutiny around Polymarket, including allegations involving fabricated trading videos, undisclosed influencer payments, and coordinated reposting networks.
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Published: September 23, 2026
Weintraub is pleased to welcome T. Keaton Turnipseed as an associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Real Estate practice groups, where he represents business owners, investors, and real estate clients in a range of transactional matters. Keaton’s practice focuses on both real estate and general corporate matters, assisting clients with transactions that support their business, investment, and real estate objectives.
Published: September 22, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that shareholder Alison E. Geddes has been named the recipient of CREW Sacramento’s 2026 Nancy Hotchkiss Woman of Impact Award.
Named in honor of Nancy Hotchkiss, an attorney and former CREW Sacramento president, the award recognizes a woman who has made a significant impact on Sacramento’s commercial real estate industry while demonstrating a commitment to her community, family and friendships, and service to others.
Published: September 21, 2026
Weintraub is pleased to welcome Kevin Barlev as an associate in the Firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups, where he represents businesses and individuals in a range of complex employment and general litigation matters. Kevin’s practice focuses on defense of employers in labor and employment cases, including individual, class action, and representative wage and hour claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), as well as discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wrongful termination claims asserted under the FEHA, Title VII, the Labor Code, and other statutes.
Published: September 18, 2026
Did Yellowstone copy another television series, or are the similarities simply part of the modern Western genre? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Lauren Salkin’s copyright lawsuit against Taylor Sheridan and others over alleged similarities between Sovereign Nation and Yellowstone.
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Published: September 18, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Chris Chediak, shareholder and leader in the Firm’s Chambers-ranked Corporate Practice Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of Governors for Shriners Children’s Northern California. Chris will serve as Chair for the 2027 and 2028 terms.
Published: September 17, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is proud to announce that partner Jessica Marlow has been recognized in Variety’s 2026 Women’s Impact Report, an annual feature highlighting influential women whose accomplishments, leadership and impact are helping shape the entertainment and media industries. Jessica is a leader within the firm’s Entertainment & Media Practice Group, serves on the firm’s board of directors, and is a founding member of the firm’s Women of Weintraub (WOW) affinity group.
Published: September 16, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Mario Turner as an associate to the Firm’s Healthcare Group, where he counsels healthcare organizations and businesses on complex regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters. Mario advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters involving licensing, contracting, policies and procedures, and acquisition, as well as issues involving Medicaid, Medicare, HIPAA, and healthcare antitrust laws.
