In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Ryan E. Abernethy and associate John Slavik break down a common misconception about employee meal breaks and explain why an employee choosing to work through lunch does not automatically
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The Briefing: The Polymarket Influencer Scandal: Fake Bets, Real Liability
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down the growing legal scrutiny around Polymarket, including allegations involving fabricated trading videos, undisclosed influencer payments, and coordinated reposting networks.
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The Briefing: Did Yellowstone Steal Sovereign Nation? Breaking Down the Taylor Sheridan Copyright Fight
Did Yellowstone copy another television series, or are the similarities simply part of the modern Western genre? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Lauren Salkin’s copyright…
California Employment News: Does an Employee Handbook Protect You From Lawsuits?
A new fact or fiction series kicks off with a common myth in California employment law. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Christopher Horsley explain why having a handbook does not automatically…
The Briefing: Lady Gaga “Mayhem” Trademark Win: Did the Court Get It Right?
The trademark fight over Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is over. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the dismissal of Lost International’s lawsuit over the use of “Mayhem” on…
The Briefing: Tyra Banks, Netflix and America’s Next Top Model: The Legal Fight Over Documentary Editing
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over how her interview was edited in the documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down Banks’…
California Employment News: Alternative Workweeks: A Better Schedule for California Employers?
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Ryan E. Abernethy and Lukas Clary explain what employers need to know about alternative workweek schedules, how they can reduce daily overtime costs, and the requirements for properly…
The Briefing: Who Owns the Photo? Moore v. Daily Mail and the Limits of Copyright
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Moore v. Daily Mail, a new class action alleging the publication copied photos from social media without permission and falsely credited…
The Briefing: Kennedy Center v. Redd: How a Canceled Jazz Concert Became a Free Speech Fight
When can a performer’s public criticism become a breach of contract? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Shareholders Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Kennedy Center v. Redd, a dispute involving musician Charles Redd,…
California Employment News: San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Amendments
San Francisco has expanded its Fair Chance Ordinance protections. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin shareholders Shauna Correia and Meagan Bainbridge explain what employers need to know about the new restrictions on certain out-of-state arrests and…