Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: January 2, 2026
What happens when AI hallucinations are branded as journalism? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down The New York Times v. Perplexity AI, a lawsuit that goes beyond copyright and into largely untested trademark territory.
Published: December 31, 2025
Weintraub Tobin’s legal podcast, The Briefing, published nearly 50 episodes in 2025 covering the latest legal developments shaping the media, entertainment, and creator economy industries. As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing the most popular episodes of 2025.
Published: December 29, 2025
Weintraub client Christina Lauren’s bestselling novel In a Holidaze is being adapted into a new Netflix romantic comedy starring Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips, and Elias Kacavas. The film will be written and directed by Tiffany Paulsen and produced by Alloy Entertainment as the first project under its new multi-year first-look film deal with Netflix.
Published: December 24, 2025
Get into the holiday spirit with a look at some of the most unique Christmas patents ever filed. From Santa detectors to upside-down Christmas trees, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg explore festive inventions that add a little extra cheer to the season on this episode of The Briefing.
Published: December 23, 2025
With the holiday season upon us, there are some important tips for employers to keep in mind for holiday gatherings and celebrations. Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi discuss these best practices in this special edition of California Employment News.
Weintraub Tobin’s 2026 Labor and Employment Seminar schedule is now available.
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Published: December 22, 2025
Weintraub client and luxury skincare brand, U Beauty, is coming to Sephora. The company, known for its science-backed formulas that simplify skincare, has been highly praised by celebrities and industry leaders since its launch in 2019. As part of the deal, U Beauty products will be available for purchase on Sephora’s website as soon as December 26th, 2025, with an in-store rollout scheduled for March 2026.
Published: December 22, 2025
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Colton J. Dumont as an associate with the Firm’s Trusts & Estates practice group. Colton started with Weintraub as a Law Clerk and was elevated to associate after passing the California Bar.
Based in Sacramento, Colton brings a strong academic foundation and commitment to client service as he begins his legal career. We look forward to his contributions to the Firm and our clients.
Published: December 19, 2025
The Terrifier franchise is one of the most unlikely independent horror success stories of the last 25 years. But a new lawsuit challenges how the first film was made and raises serious questions about performer consent and on-set protections. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down actress Catherine Corcoran’s lawsuit against the film’s producers and what it reveals about SAG-AFTRA requirements for nudity and simulated sex scenes.
Published: December 16, 2025
Weintraub is proud to celebrate attorneys Ruby Bitzer and Devinn Martin on one year of service on the board of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s (SCBA) Real Property Section. Ruby serves as Chair of the Section, while Devinn serves as Treasurer. Both will continue serving in these leadership roles for the upcoming year.
