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Weintraub Tobin Announces Founding Partnership with the Newly Launched Southern California Builders Exchange

Published: March 18, 2026

Weintraub Tobin is proud to announce its role as a founding partner of the newly launched Southern California Builders Exchange (SoCal BX), an expansion of the Golden State Builders Exchange Network. The Network represents more than 18,300 commercial construction–related companies across California and now extends its reach through SoCal BRX to serve members in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

California Employment News: Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt.2

Published: March 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in hiring, performance management, and workplace decision making. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Meagan D. Bainbridge and Senior Attorney Jackie Simonovich discuss practical steps employers should take when implementing AI and how to conduct meaningful bias audits.

In this episode they cover:

The Briefing: No Paper, No Standing: Kanye West, Copyright Transfers, and the Writing Requirement

Published: March 13, 2026

What happens when artists agree to transfer rights to a musical composition but never put that transfer in writing? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Jessica R. Corpuz break down a federal court decision arising from a copyright dispute tied to Ye’s Donda album. The case turned on a simple but unforgiving rule of copyright law: without a written assignment, you do not own the copyright and you cannot enforce it. 

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The One Document Every Founder Should Sign on Day One

Published: March 12, 2026

by Jeffrey Pietsch

When an early-stage company falls apart, it’s rarely because the founders disagreed about the product. More often, it’s because they never documented the relationship between themselves. 

I’ve seen promising companies stall, financings delayed, and long-time friendships end because the founders never clarified who owned what, how ownership would vest, or what would happen if someone left. These problems are entirely avoidable, but only if the right documents are put in place at the very beginning. 

Medicare Hits Pause on New DMEPOS Supplier Enrollments

Published: March 10, 2026

by Jeanne L. Vance
Healthcare Legal Updates

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently announced new healthcare fraud measures that include the imposition of a six-month moratorium on provider enrollments of new durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (“DMEPOS”) suppliers. This means that new DMEPOS suppliers will not be able to enroll for the first time in the Medicare program until the moratorium terminates. The moratorium became effective February 27, 2026. 

The Briefing: Skechers, TikTok, and Khaby Lame: Is Barrett Wissman Potentially Liable?

Published: March 6, 2026

Can an arbitration provider force someone into arbitration who never signed the contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the high-profile dispute involving Skechers, global influencer Khaby Lame, his management company KBL Services, and talent manager Barrett Wissman. At the center of the fight is a critical question of arbitration law: does the American Arbitration Association have jurisdiction over a non-signatory?

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Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy to Present “Relatively Speaking: What Every Family Business Needs to Know About Employment Law”

  • When: Apr 9, 2026 09:00 am PDT - 11:00 am PDT
  • Where: 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

On Thursday, April 9th, Weintraub shareholder Meagan Bainbridge and Ryan Abernethy will present “Relatively Speaking: What Every Family Business Needs to Know About Employment Law” to members of the Capitol Region Family Business Center. The seminar will be guided by questions submitted by members, providing attendees with practical insights on the employment issues that matter most to their businesses.

California Employment News: Navigating AI Compliance: Employer Best Practices Pt.1

Published: March 3, 2026

AI is showing up in hiring, recruiting, performance management, and employee monitoring. While these tools promise efficiency, they can also create significant legal risk if they result in discriminatory outcomes. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Jackie Simonovich and Lukas Clary discuss how employer use of AI can implicate Title VII, the ADA, and FEHA, and review key new California AI laws and deadlines.

Why Lady Gaga Prevailed in the “Mayhem” Trademark Dispute 

Published: March 2, 2026

by Scott M. Hervey
The IP Law Blog

The intersection of trademark law and the First Amendment remains one of the most complex battlegrounds in intellectual property. A recent ruling in the dispute between the surf and lifestyle brand Lost International and Lady Gaga provides a critical look at how courts are navigating trademark conflicts involving expressive works in a post-Jack Daniel’s landscape. 

In December, a federal court denied Lost International’s motion for a preliminary injunction, allowing Lady Gaga to continue using the mark “Mayhem” for her 2025 album, worldwide concert tour, and tour merchandise.