Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: October 13, 2026
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.
Weintraub Tobin shareholder and Healthcare Group co-chair Jeanne L. Vance will speak on the panel “The Policy + Reimbursement Gap” at the California Women’s Health Innovation Forum. Jeanne also serves on the forum’s Advisory Council.
This forum will bring together industry leaders in science and technology to discuss gaps in women’s healthcare and reimagine the future of women’s health. Jeanne Vance’s working session will cover healthcare policy matters, specifically the gaps women face in reimbursement and policy. The discussion will be facilitated by Lauren Bradley of The Jackson Laboratory.
On October 15, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles will present The Undiscovered Country: Discovery Practice in Trust & Estate Litigation to the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate & Probate Litigation sections of the Marin County Bar Association (MCBA).
Published: October 9, 2026
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.
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On Friday, October 16, 2026, Weintraub shareholders and employment attorneys Lizbeth “Beth” West and Meagan Bainbridge will present at the 2026 AWI Annual Conference on “Investigating an Employee’s Off-Duty Conduct and Social Media Presence: Is it Legal? If So, is it Smart?”
Published: October 5, 2026
In the latest issue of “Mark’s Marketing Musings,” Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Mark Ellinghouse explores a common challenge: often overlooked risks at the closing of commercial real estate deals.
A lot of things must occur in order for a flight to go smoothly. The pilot has to create a flight plan, check his instrumentation, review his preflight checklist, coordinate with the air traffic controller, and fly the plane with skill and attentiveness. There are numerous opportunities for a misstep that could doom the passengers onboard.
Published: October 2, 2026
Weintraub Tobin was proud to support Habitat for Humanity‘s 2026 Hard Hats and High Heels Gala. This event brought together business leaders, philanthropists, elected officials, media personnel, and community members to celebrate Habitat for Humanity’s impact and raise funds for the upcoming year.
Published: October 2, 2026
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.
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Published: October 1, 2026
Weintraub client Guy Raz has acquired his business podcast, How I Built This, from NPR and announced a partnership with Vox Media to expand the show. A top 50 U.S. podcast according to Edison Research, How I Built This has published more than 700 episodes since launching in 2016.
Guy Raz is represented by Weintraub partner Shaun Gordon.
Read more about the deal in The Hollywood Reporter.
Published: September 30, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Melanie V. De Marco as Of Counsel in the Firm’s Corporate and Real Estate practice groups. Melanie works with clients of all sizes, taking the time to understand their objectives and providing practical, business-minded counsel tailored to their needs.
Melanie’s corporate practice includes mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, business entity formation and dissolution, and corporate governance. She approaches each matter with a focus on practical problem-solving, helping clients navigate legal and business considerations and move transactions forward efficiently.
