Apple TV has secured the screen rights to Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, two highly sought-after fantasy book series from bestselling author and Weintraub Tobin client Brandon Sanderson, for development across film and television. The deal encompasses Sanderson’s expansive Cosmere universe and followed competitive interest from multiple studios before Apple…
The Most Overlooked Mistake That Can Kill Your Company Before It Starts Most founders assume their company owns what it builds. It doesn’t, at least not automatically. Under U.S. law, the person who creates intellectual property owns it unless they’ve assigned it in writing. That means your company may not…
Beginning January 1, 2026, a number of new and recently enacted California laws will take effect that will significantly impact the construction industry. These changes affect a wide range of issues, including payment practices, retention limits, contract administration, claims and change order procedures, and dispute resolution. Owners, developers, contractors, and…
In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Chris Horsley and Ryan Abernethy break down employer obligations related to 401(k) retirement plans, CalSavers, and health benefits. In this episode, they cover: When employers are required to offer access to retirement benefits Key compliance rules governing 401(k) plans under ERISA and the Internal…
We previously covered the trademark lawsuit filed by Lost International against Lady Gaga over her use of “Mayhem” in connection with her album, tour, and related merchandise. Now the court has ruled, denying Lost’s motion for a preliminary injunction. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey…
