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California Employment News: Calculating and Tracking FMLA Leave Including Travel to Medical Appointments

Published: February 24, 2026

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor is changing how employers should track FMLA leave tied to medical appointments. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Meagan Bainbridge break down the DOL’s recent opinion letter and provide a practical refresher on how to properly calculate and track FMLA leave in a variety of scenarios.

In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Lizbeth (Beth) V. West and Meagan Bainbridge discuss:

The Briefing: Kat Von D, Miles Davis, and the Possible Death of the Intrinsic Test?

Published: February 20, 2026

When a jury says two works are not substantially similar, is that the end of the story? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the Ninth Circuit’s decision arising from the Kat Von D tattoo of an iconic Miles Davis photograph and why it may signal the beginning of the end for the intrinsic test in copyright law.

In this episode, they cover:

WT Clients: David Mamet’s ‘Speed the Plow’ Moves Forward as Feature Film

Published: February 13, 2026

Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet is moving forward with the feature adaptation of his Tony Award-winning play Speed the Plow, firming up its cast as the project heads into production. The film will star Anthony Mackie, Ben Mendelsohn, Emily Alyn Lind, and Oscar nominee Sharon Stone, with production set to begin February 18, 2026 in Atlanta. International sales will launch at the European Film Market in Berlin.

Mamet will direct from his own script, with the film diverging in part from the original stage play. Set at the fictional American Prestige Studios, the story follows a junior executive unexpectedly elevated to head of production as he navigates studio politics alongside a seasoned insider, an ambitious temp, and a volatile movie star.

David Mamet is represented by Weintraub Tobin’s Stan Coleman.

For more on the development of Speed the Plow, please see the full article on Deadline.

The California Trustee Survival Guide: Duties, Dangers and Defense

Published: February 12, 2026

by Uri Grant
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates

Being named a trustee in California is an honor that carries serious legal responsibilities because your actions determine whether families experience smooth trust administration or costly litigation. Understanding your fiduciary duties under California’s Probate Code isn’t optional: failure to comply can result in personal liability, removal from your position, and an obligation to reimburse the trust for losses you caused.  

Here is a guideline of the essential trustee duties every California fiduciary must know to understand trustee responsibilities, administer an estate with confidence, and avoid the mistakes that lead to costly beneficiary disputes and legal action. 

Webinar – PEOs and Staffing Agencies: Is The Risk Worth the Reward?

  • When: Mar 11, 2026 09:30 am PDT - 10:30 am PDT
  • Where: Webinar

Hiring is hard. PEOs and staffing agencies can provide quick access to talent, and possibly streamline HR functions. However, using either type of service does not come without risk. Join Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Talia Delanoy, as they discuss some of the pros and cons of working with PEOs and staffing agencies.