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Published: May 22, 2026
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Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
On May 21, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 (“EO N-6-26”) which will require state agencies to research and propose certain policies and measures to mitigate the negative impact of AI on California workers.
Published: May 22, 2026
Weintraub client Big Shot Pictures is partnering with A for Adley creator Adley McBride on a new television series adaptation of Eloise, based on the beloved children’s book character created by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
Published: May 20, 2026
Netflix has greenlit Barbaric, a medieval fantasy drama based on the hit Vault Comics title of the same name. Created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden, the series follows a barbarian cursed to only use violence for good as he embarks on a journey of redemption alongside his talking axe and a young witch.
The adaptation will be co-showrun by Sheldon Turner (Up in the Air, X-Men: First Class) and Robert Rovner (Supergirl), with Sam Claflin attached as an executive producer. Vault Comics, Damian Wassel, and FJ DeSanto are represented by Weintraub partner Matthew Sugarman.
Published: May 20, 2026
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Shauna N. Correia, Meagan D. Bainbridge
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
Federal immigration compliance has always required employers to maintain accurate Form I-9 records, but recent changes issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly raise the stakes for even seemingly minor paperwork mistakes. In this article, we explore how ICE’s updated guidance reclassifies certain longstanding clerical errors as substantive violations, increasing the risk of immediate fines for employers during an I-9 audit.
Published: May 20, 2026
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Uri Grant
Trusts & Estates Legal Updates
Professional fiduciaries are hired for their expertise, experience, and neutrality. Courts precisely appoint professional fiduciaries because of familial strife and complex administrations. Yet, time and time again, skilled professional fiduciaries walk straight into costly litigation; not because they were dishonest, not because they were negligent, but because they did not fully understand the probate hurdles they were navigating or the standard for which California courts hold them.
For licensed professional fiduciaries in California, this article serves as a guide to understanding litigation exposure, building the right professional relationships, and executing a proactive strategy before the first complaint letter ever arrives.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Jim Clarke will present “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: One Year Later, What Really Stuck?” for the Capital Region Family Business Center. Jim will be joined by Chris Allen, a partner at the accounting firm, BFBA to discuss the impact of the OBBBA on family-owned business one year later.
Published: May 15, 2026
Originally published by the California Lawyers Association Business Law Section in the Corporations Committee e-Bulletin (2026 issue addressing developments under California’s Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law), this co-authored article originally titled “DFPI Suspends Implementation of the FIPVCC Rulemaking” by Christopher Chediak of Weintraub Tobin’s Corporate Group and Harry Berezin of Goodwin Procter LLP discusses the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s suspension of implementation and enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law pending further rulemaking and guidance.
On March 17, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that it has suspended the implementation and enforcement of the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC), pending further rulemaking and guidance. As a result, DFPI will not require covered entities to submit registrations or comply with the reporting obligations of the FIPVCC by the previously announced April 1, 2026 deadline.
Published: May 15, 2026
Did the courts just preserve documentary filmmaking as we know it? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partner Scott Hervey and Associate Caroline M. Korpiel revisit the Tiger King fair use dispute and break down the Tenth Circuit’s new opinion in Whyte Monkee Productions v. Netflix.
In this episode, they cover:
Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, content creator, or IP professional, this episode offers important insight into the future of fair use in documentary storytelling.
Watch this episode on our YouTube or listen to the podcast here.
Published: May 15, 2026
Weintraub Tobin is proud to participate in Sacramento’s month-long online workplace challenge, “May is Bike Month.” This annual event serves as a fun, free, and friendly challenge that’s open to riders of all levels. Participants will track their cycling miles on the May is Bike Month – Weintraub Team Page all month long, in friendly competition with other local workplace teams.
Published: May 13, 2026
Weintraub client Rebecca Yarros’ best-selling romantasy novel Fourth Wing has officially been ordered to series at Amazon Prime Video. Based on Yarros’ hit The Empyrean book series, the adaptation follows Violet Sorrengail as she enters the dangerous and competitive world of dragon riders at Basgiath War College.
The series will be executive produced by Yarros alongside an experienced creative team that includes executive producer and pilot director Lisa Joy (Westworld) and showrunner Meredith Averill (Locke & Key). Michael B. Jordan announced the pickup during Amazon’s upfront presentation this week.
Rebecca Yarros is represented by Weintraub Tobin partner Matthew N. Sugarman.
Read more about the announcement in Variety.