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Monica Silver Named Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento Board Development Committee

Published: January 27, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is proud to announce that Monica Silver has been appointed Co-Chair of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Board Development Committee. Monica serves as a board member of WLS and is a Senior Attorney in Weintraub Tobin’s Litigation practice group, where she represents both public and private clients at every stage of litigation—from pre-litigation investigations through trial—in both state and federal courts. Her practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including employment, property, and personal injury disputes.

2026 California Construction Law Update: What New Legislation Means for the Industry

  • When: Feb 5, 2026 03:30 pm PST - 05:30 pm PST
  • Where: 400 Capitol Mall, Floor 11, Sacramento, CA 95814

Beginning January 1, 2026, a number of new and recently enacted California laws will take effect that will significantly impact the construction industry. These changes affect a wide range of issues, including payment practices, retention limits, contract administration, claims and change order procedures, and dispute resolution. Owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors operating in California should be aware of these developments and their practical implications.

Webinar – AI in HR: Game-Changer or Legal Minefield?

  • When: Feb 4, 2026 09:30 am PST - 11:00 am PST
  • Where: Webinar

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a booming industry which now offers assistance to employers by automating decisions such as hiring, performance management and even disciplinary actions. While this may come as a welcome aid for many employers, it does not come without risk. Employers grappling with how to use AI in their own workforce must understand the ethical and legal questions surrounding AI and how it can properly be used in the employment context without incurring unnecessary liability.  

Trump’s AI Executive Order: State AI Laws Under Attack

Published: January 26, 2026


The Labor & Employment Law Blog

On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (“EO”), designed to “remove barriers to United States AI leadership” so that “AI companies [are] free to innovate without cumbersome regulation.”  The EO expressly states that it is aimed at preempting “excessive state regulation.”  So what does this EO mean for California employers?

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Rishita Mehta

Published: January 26, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Rishita Mehta as an associate with the Firm’s Litigation practice group. Rishita first joined Weintraub in 2024 as a summer associate, and has rejoined the firm as an associate attorney after passing the California Bar.

Based in Sacramento, Rishita joins the Firm with prior experience in legal services and a strong commitment to serving clients at every stage of litigation. We look forward to her continued contributions to the Firm and to our clients.

The Briefing: Top Gun Cleared for Takeoff: The Ninth Circuit Affirms Paramount’s Copyright Win

Published: January 23, 2026

The Ninth Circuit kicked off 2026 with a major copyright decision in the long-running Top Gun dispute, affirming summary judgment for Paramount in the lawsuit over Top Gun: Maverick. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the Ninth Circuit’s reasoning and why it matters for studios, writers, and anyone adapting real-world stories.

In this episode, they cover: