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Published: February 24, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named the Top Firm in the Trademarks category in the JD Supra 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Scott Hervey was also ranked as the #1 author in the Trademarks category for his contributions to the top rated media, entertainment, and intellectual property podcast, The Briefing.
Published: February 23, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that senior attorney Bunnie Poullard was named to the 2026 Super Lawyers® Southern California Rising Star list.
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.
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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.
Published: February 13, 2026
California privacy law has entered a new phase. In Part Two of this two-part episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down the CCPA’s new requirements for Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits.
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Published: February 12, 2026
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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.
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.
Published: February 11, 2026
Disney+ is moving forward with its live-action adaptation of Eragon, the first book in Christopher Paolini’s bestselling Inheritance Cycle fantasy series, firming up its creative team as the project advances in development. The series is being produced by 20th Television, following competitive interest in Paolini’s YA fantasy universe.
Todd Harthan has been tapped to co-create the series alongside Paolini, with Harthan and Todd Helbing set to serve as co-showrunners. Marc Webb has also joined the project as an executive producer. A writers room for Eragon opened late last year and is currently underway. Paolini will be closely involved in the adaptation as a co-creator and executive producer. The project encompasses the full Inheritance Cycle book series, which has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
Christopher Paolini is represented by Weintraub Tobin Partner Matt Sugarman.
For more on Disney+’s development of Eragon, please see the full article on Deadline Hollywood.
Published: February 10, 2026
In this episode of California Employment News, we break down AB 692, a law that places significant limits on so called “stay or pay” provisions in contracts between employers and workers in California. Weintraub Tobin attorneys Shauna Correia, Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment group, and associate, John Slavik, cover:
On February 10th, the First Generation Advocates Student Board (FGASB) at UC Davis School of Law will host FGASB Culture Week, a series of events focused on supporting and celebrating first-generation law students. Weintraub Tobin attorney Devinn Martin, a first-generation college graduate and attorney, will participate as a panelist, sharing insight and perspective on navigating the legal profession and working in private practice while fostering community, mentorship, and inclusion.