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The Briefing: About Face – Courts Weigh AI Face-Swapping Technology and Celebrity Rights

Published: January 17, 2025

The Ninth Circuit recently upheld a ruling allowing a class action against NeoCortex, the creators of the Reface app, over the unauthorized use of content creator Kyland Young’s likeness. This case highlights the growing tension between AI innovation and individual rights. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenber discuss the lawsuit and what it means for AI companies using digital likenesses on this installment of The Briefing.

Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel here  or listen to this podcast episode:

You’ve Just Received a PAGA Notice: What’s Next? Navigating How to Respond to, and Defend Against, a PAGA Claim Under California’s New PAGA Reform

  • When: Feb 19, 2025 09:30 am PST - 11:30 am PST
  • Where: Weintraub Tobin, 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

Join attorneys Ryan Abernathy, Meagan Bainbridge, Jacqueline Simonovich in this interactive seminar where they will discuss the opportunities and pitfalls of California’s PAGA reforms. After a brief overview of the new regulations and protective measures all California employers can take immediately, they will guide you through a step-by-step simulated response to a PAGA Notice, including the investigation that employer’s should undertake, the strict remedial deadlines that must be observed, and the opportunities to cure.

Lawsuit Filed by CA Chamber of Commerce: Challenging Senate Bill 399

Published: January 13, 2025

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

This is a follow-up to our recent blog post regarding Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) and its prohibition on an employer’s right to take adverse action against an employee who refuses to attend meetings related to “political matters” or “religious matters.” (See post here).  As we indicated in the blog, it was anticipated that SB 399 would be challenged in the courts. Sure enough! 

WT Clients: ‘The Brutalist’ Wins Best Motion Picture – Drama, Two Other Awards at 2025 Golden Globes

Published: January 13, 2025

Weintraub Tobin congratulates Brookstreet Pictures and the team of “The Brutalist” on their wins at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

The film won three total awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director (Brady Corbet), and Best Male Actor (Adrien Brody). It was also nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Supporting Actor (Guy Pearce), and Best Supporting Actress (Felicity Jones).

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Kelly K. Ross

Published: January 10, 2025

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Kelly K. Ross as an associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Healthcare practice groups. She will be based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. Kelly brings several years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in contract management and regulatory filings.

WT Clients: Caleb Pressley Takes ‘Sundae Conversation’ Indie, Plans Own Production Company 

Published: January 9, 2025

Weintraub client and media personality Caleb Pressley is breaking away from Barstool Sports to launch his own production company, Bill Joe Productions, which will take over the production and distribution of his popular show, Sundae Conversation. Pressley will partner with Tom Brady’s creative agency, Shadow Lion, on sales and talent production for the series.

You Can’t Make Me Go to that Meeting! CA Law Prohibits Adverse Action Against Employees Who Refuse to Go to Certain Meetings

Published: January 9, 2025

by Lizbeth (Beth) V. West
The Labor & Employment Law Blog

If you followed California’s 2024 Legislative term, you know that Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”) was passed and signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2024.  For the most part, SB 399 has been described as a new “captive audience” law that prevents most, but not all, employers from taking any adverse action against an employee who declines to attend an employer-sponsored meeting in which the employer or its agents discuss “political matters” or “religious matters.” The law came about during a time of great political division in the US, and was aimed at protecting an employee’s right to hold their own political and religious views, and be free of intimidation by their employer.

Weintraub Tobin Welcomes Josh P. Concepcion

Published: January 7, 2025

Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Josh P. Concepcion as an associate in the Firm’s Corporate practice group. He will be based in the Firm’s Sacramento office. Josh previously joined Weintraub Tobin as a summer associate and Diversity Fellow while completing his degree at UC Davis School of Law at King Hall.