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Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
On Wednesday, February 4, shareholder and Certified Appellate Law Specialist Brendan J. Begley will present “How to Avoid Sinking Your Civil Appeal Before It Sets Sail” to the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Appellate Law Section.
Published: December 12, 2025
Did Coca-Cola cross the line by using a Johnny Cash soundalike in its nationwide “Fan Work is Thirsty Work” campaign? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley unpack the Cash estate’s lawsuit and what it reveals about the evolving law of soundalikes.
Published: December 11, 2025
Weintraub client Fifth Season has received seven Critics Choice Award nominations across several of its major projects, including Severance, Chief of War, Friendship, and Nonnas, as well as four Golden Globe nominations for Severance. The nominations span multiple categories and reflect the studio’s continued impact in film and television. Fifth Season is represented by Weintraub Partner Scott Hervey.
Read more about the nominations in the Critics Choice Association’s announcement.
Published: December 8, 2025
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Senior Attorney Jacqueline Simonovich has been awarded the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award, which recognizes attorneys and legal professionals whose efforts increase diversity in the Bay Area legal community. Jackie, who practices in the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Groups, previously served as Diversity Director of BASF’s Barristers Club and now serves as its President-Elect.
This complimentary webinar covered major updates to California’s private construction laws taking effect January 1, 2026 and how those changes will impact owners, contractors, and subcontractors across the state.
Published: December 5, 2025
Creators, beware: just because it’s online doesn’t mean it’s fair game. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down one of the most misunderstood areas of copyright law—fair use.
Published: December 3, 2025
Weintraub client Jess Judith has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Social Media category, recognizing her work as a leading creator and innovator in the digital space.
Published: December 3, 2025
On November 27, 2025, team Weintraub was proud to participate in the 32nd Annual Run to Feed the Hungry, benefitting the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. This year marked the event’s largest turnout to date, with 34,050 participants taking part in the Sacramento Thanksgiving Day tradition.
Published: December 2, 2025
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Jackie Simonovich and Chris Horsley break down California’s expanded recall and reinstatement protections under AB 858, which are now in effect. The law requires hospitality, service, and travel industry employers to offer open positions to qualified laid-off employees and prohibits retaliation.
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to share that shareholder Lukas Clary was a featured presenter at the Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA) Annual Law Update on Wednesday, December 3rd, in Roseville, CA.