California Employment News
In California Employment News, attorneys in Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment practice group present a series of short, informational episodes designed to keep California employers up-to-date on legal developments in employment law.
The Briefing
On The Briefing, IP and Entertainment attorney Scott Hervey and his guests discuss current legal and business issues related to media, entertainment, and intellectual property.
Browse through our latest episodes here:
Can a brand stop a creator from making fun of it? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the lawsuit over Baseball Doesn’t Exist’s video mocking Cooperstown Dreams Park and why a federal judge dismissed the copyright and federal trademark claims. They…
In this special Fact or Fiction episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Ryan Abernethy and associate Christopher Horsley explain how wage and hour rules, expense reimbursement requirements, and employee location affect remote work arrangements. Listen for an informative breakdown of what California employers need to know to manage remote teams and…
If AI generates something that looks like your work without crediting you, is that a DMCA violation? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down Doe v. GitHub and the Ninth Circuit’s ruling on AI-generated code and copyright management information. In this episode, they cover: Why…
The spokesperson looks real, but what if no human ever existed? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down SB 1050, California’s new law requiring disclosures when ads prominently feature synthetic performers. In this episode, they cover: When an AI-generated performer triggers a disclosure requirement Which…
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. They discuss the “no policing” rule, meal period records, premium…
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. In this episode, they cover: How undisclosed sponsorships and clipping networks raise FTC disclosure and consumer protection…
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. In…
Weintraub Tobin’s labor and employment attorneys are excited to launch Fact or Fiction, a limited series within the firm’s California Employment News podcast. Each short episode tackles a common myth about California employment law, helping employers separate fact from fiction and avoid costly mistakes.In this episode, Meagan Bainbridge and Christopher Horsley explain why having…
The trademark fight over Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is over. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the dismissal of Lost International’s lawsuit over the use of “Mayhem” on Gaga’s album, tour, and merchandise. They cover: Why the court dismissed Lost International’s complaint without…
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…
