Browse below for news, legal insights, information on presentations and events, and other resources from the Weintraub Tobin legal team.
Published: November 21, 2023
In a November 21st article for The Lever, Freddy Brewster writes about the growing concern over artificial intelligence’s use of copyrighted materials and how the U.S. plans to apply copyright laws to the A.I. industry.
Published: November 21, 2023
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.
Published: November 17, 2023
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Vidal v. Elster to determine whether the USPTO’s refusal to register the trademark “Trump Too Small” violates the applicant’s First Amendment rights. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case on this installment of The Briefing.
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Published: November 15, 2023
On November 8, 2023, Paul Gaspari and Ryan Abernethy secured their third and final demurrer as to all causes of action in a consumer class action that was brought on behalf of all those who purchased services from our client since 2003. The court found that the complaint failed to articulate a cognizable theory of liability that could be brought on a class-wide basis because the alleged injury was too theoretical, the plaintiffs failed to establish a class-wide fiduciary or confidential relationship, and individualized inquiries would dominate the fraud-related class claims. The Court sustained the demurrer without leave to amend.
Published: November 9, 2023
Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence for using its content to train its AI technology. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about this copyright dispute on this installment of The Briefing.
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Published: November 9, 2023
Many of us have said, “Bacon makes everything better.” Can you imagine the accolades someone would receive if they contributed to an invention that improves bacon? Well, it turns out that not all contributions count when it comes to being an inventor of a patent for a better method of precooking bacon.
Published: November 7, 2023
The use of AI in the workplace can help streamline many tasks, but it can also come with potential discrimination concerns for employers. Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary review some of these concerns and share best practices for employers in this episode of California Employment News.
Published: November 3, 2023
A tattoo artist is suing Netflix for showing one of her tattoos in the series “Tiger King” without her permission. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing.
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Published: November 2, 2023
On November 2nd, Hope Cooperative hosted its 11th Annual Stand Up Sacramento Comedy Fundraiser, benefitting individuals and families experiencing mental health and homelessness challenges in the Sacramento area. Weintraub Tobin shareholder Lizbeth “Beth” West, who serves as the organization’s Board President, addressed attendees. The Firm was also a proud sponsor of the event.
Learn more about this fundraiser on the Hope Cooperative website here.
Published: November 2, 2023
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to be named in multiple practice areas and metropolitan areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, including eight Tier 1 rankings.
Weintraub Tobin was named a Metropolitan Tier 1 firm for the following practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms:
