In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman revisit Lil’ Joe Records, Inc. v. Ross after the Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in favor of 2 Live Crew. The decision turns
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9th Circuit Upholds Arbitration Agreement Despite Waiver of Representative PAGA Claims
In a closely watched decision for California employers, the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a wage and hour class action against ABM Aviation, Inc., on the grounds that the arbitration agreement
California Employment News: Common Wage and Hour Traps for Employers
Wage and hour compliance remains a major source of risk for California employers. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin Associate Nikki Mahmoudi and Shareholder Ryan Abernethy discuss common issues involving meal and rest breaks, rounding, regular
The Briefing: Should Patagonia have sued Pattie Gonia? Trademark Enforcement, Rogers Test, and the cost of being right.
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. break down Patagonia’s trademark lawsuit against drag performer and environmental activist Pattie Gonia. They discuss the trademark claims, the First Amendment defenses, and
The Briefing: Brandy Melville vs. Shein -When Copying Photos Isn’t Trademark Infringement
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the court’s ruling, where Brandy Melville’s trademark claims fell short, and whether a different trademark argument could have changed the outcome.They cover:
- Why the court
The Briefing: Brandy Melville vs. Shein -When Copying Photos Isn’t Trademark Infringement
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the court’s ruling, where Brandy Melville’s trademark claims fell short, and whether a different trademark argument could have changed the outcome.
They cover:
California Employment News: Protecting Your Business Information When an Employee Leaves
When an employee leaves, employers should act quickly to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and customer relationships. In this 100th episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys James Kachmar and John Slavik discuss practical steps companies can
The Briefing: Pepperdine’s Trademark Claim Against Netflix in “Running Point” Case Goes Under For Good
Pepperdine has used the “Waves” name for its athletic teams since 1937. Netflix’s Running Point also features a fictional basketball team called the Waves.
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin Partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break
EEO-1 Reporting Going Away? Breaking Down the EEOC’s New Proposal
On May 14, 2026, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) submitted a request to rescind the demographic reporting obligations of large employers in the U.S. The “Pending EO 12866 Regulatory Review” notice (“Regulatory Review Notice”) which can be found
Proposed Employment Legislation To Watch
Believe it or not, we are almost half-way into 2026 and the California Legislature has been busy proposing new legislation that will impact the workplace. The Legislative calendar will take us through August 31, 2026 which is the deadline for