Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that partner Matt Sugarman has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 Power Lawyers list, which recognizes the top attorneys shaping the entertainment industry across film, television, and media. Matt Sugarman is a partner in Weintraub Tobin’s Entertainment & Media practice group, where he represents authors, screenwriters, producers, and…
A recent decision from the Southern District of New York offers one of the most detailed modern analyses of substantial similarity in the increasingly popular young adult fantasy/“romantasy” space. The case arose from a dispute between an unpublished author and the creator of a commercially successful paranormal romance series. The…
Weintraub Tobin shareholder and Healthcare Group co-chair Jeanne L. Vance will speak on the panel “Red Tape to Green Light: Licensure, Certification and Enrollment in Health Care Transactions” as part of the American Health Law Association (AHLA) Health Care Transactions Conference in Nashville, TN. Jeanne also served on the conference’s Planning Committee. This…
When an employment relationship ends, California employers have specific legal obligations they must meet. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin associates Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley provide a practical refresher on final pay requirements and the key notices employers should be prepared to deliver. Listen for guidance on what California employers need to know…
What happens when a failed police raid turns into a music video about lemon poundcake and a $3.9 million lawsuit? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley, Jr. break down the Afroman defamation case, where surveillance footage, satire, and public officials collide under First Amendment law. In this episode, they…
