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The Briefing: Tyra Banks, Netflix and America’s Next Top Model: The Legal Fight Over Documentary Editing

Published: September 4, 2026

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how her interview was edited in the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Banks’ defamation and false light claims, the release she signed before filming, and Netflix’s attempt to end the case under California’s anti-SLAPP law.

In this episode, they cover:

Seminar – From Allegation to Resolution: A Legally Sound Approach to Workplace Investigations

  • When: Oct 13, 2026 09:30 am PDT - 11:30 am PDT
  • Where: 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

Mishandled workplace complaints can expose organizations to significant legal risk, disrupt operations, and erode employee trust. This seminar provides practical tools and strategies for conducting prompt, impartial, and legally defensible workplace investigations.

Join Weintraub Tobin attorney-investigators Beth West, Meagan Bainbridge, and Nikki Mahmoudi as they guide attendees through the full investigation lifecycle, from the initial complaint through the final investigative findings. Drawing on real-world experience, the presenters will discuss best practices, common pitfalls, and practical considerations for conducting effective workplace investigations.

Two Weintraub Attorneys Named 2027 “Lawyer of The Year” by Best Lawyers® 

Published: August 24, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA (20 AUG 2026) – Weintraub Tobin is proud to share that two attorneys have been honored in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as a “Lawyer of the Year.” 

The Best Lawyers in America® is a highly respected peer-reviewed guide highlighting the top legal talent across the United States. Of those awarded, less than 1% earn the distinction of “Lawyer of the Year,” which is reserved for attorneys with the highest overall peer-review feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location. 

Dustin Amrein to Lead “Payment Protection in Construction” Workshop for AGC of California

  • When: Sep 16, 2026 11:30 am PDT - 02:00 pm PDT
  • Where: Virtual

On September 16, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Dustin Amrein will present “Payment Protection in Construction: What Every Contractor Needs to Know (Private & Public Works)” for the Associated General Contractors of California. This two part, in-depth virtual seminar, will cover California construction payment remedies and lien law, including mechanics liens, preliminary notices, stop payment notices, payment bond claims, prompt payment requirements, and other tools for protecting payment rights on private and public works projects.

2026 Business Focus Seminar – AI and Value Creation: Strategic Considerations for Business Leaders

  • When: Sep 10, 2026 03:30 pm PDT - 06:30 pm PDT
  • Where: Sacramento State Alumni Center

Designed for executives, founders, and business leaders “AI and Value Creation: Strategic Considerations for Business Leaders” will explore the full spectrum of artificial intelligence, its opportunities, limitations, and real-world risks. Hear from industry experts on how AI can drive growth and reshape enterprise value, while also addressing the challenges and unintended consequences.

43 Weintraub Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers® Publication

Published: August 20, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA (20 AUG 2026) – Weintraub Tobin is proud to share that 43 of the Firm’s attorneys have been honored in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Of the 43 attorneys recognized, seven have been recognized as Ones to Watch and two attorneys have received the distinguished title of “Lawyer of the Year.” The Best Lawyers in America® is a respected peer-reviewed guide recognizing the nation’s top attorneys. Selection is based entirely on the confidential evaluations of fellow lawyers within the same practice areas and geographic regions. 

We congratulate the following Weintraub attorneys named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year:”