The Weintraub Tobin Trusts & Estates team was proud to participate in the 31st Annual Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) Educational Conference, held May 27–30, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. (conference website) Recognized as California’s premier educational event for professional fiduciaries, the conference brought…
A professional fiduciary occupies a position of remarkable trust. When a vulnerable adult places the management of their financial life in a professional fiduciary’s hands, that trust is legal, statutory, and in California, both licensed and regulated. When the threat to the beneficiary comes from a family member, a caregiver…
On Monday, July 13, 2026, Weintraub Tobin’s Construction practice group attorneys Jessica Robison, Daniel Steinberg, and Blake Gibbs will present “Construction Law Essentials: Mechanics Liens Demystified” for the Southern California Builders Exchange. Attendees of the webinar will gain practical insight into notice requirements, lien enforcement, waiver risks, and best practices…
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 take before, during, and after an employee’s departure. Listen for a breakdown of how…
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 broader question of whether filing the lawsuit was the right strategic move. They cover: …
