Articles

12.31.19

Is California’s Housing Crisis Act of 2019 the Answer or State Overreach?

Land use partner Susan Hori and associate Jennifer Lynch authored an article for Daily Journal on California’s Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (Senate Bill 330), which went into effect on January 1, 2020. In the article, Hori and Lynch discuss how this complex new law will significantly change how ...


12.04.19

Paying for patients: How some providers are distorting health coverage

Healthcare litigation leader Gregory Pimstone authored an article for Daily Journal discussing how some out-of-network substance abuse treatment facilities have challenged the PPO plan structure of requiring insureds to assume a higher share of cost for out-of-network services.


12.04.19

When does a hearing officer in a physician peer review hearing have a disqualifying financial bias?

Healthcare litigation partner Barry Landsberg and appellate partner Joanna McCallum authored an article for Daily Journal on the importance of the Natarajan v. Dignity Health decision, which was recently ordered for publication by the California Court of Appeals.


10.16.19

Donner Authors Article for Law360 on the PTAB’s Discretion to Hear IPRs

Intellectual property protection and enforcement partner Irah Donner wrote an article for Law360 on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s recent decision to designate several opinions as precedential or informative with respect to inter partes reviews under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.


09.12.19

Bromley Writes for Billboard on DOJ Consent Decree Review and What It Means for Songwriters

Manatt entertainment transactions and finance leader Jordan Bromley wrote for Billboard on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) consent decree review and what it means for songwriters. “If you’ve been paying even a little attention, you’re probably hearing the words that ...


09.09.19

Suennen Speaks With Health Entrepreneur on Experiences With Hemophilia

Manatt digital and technology group leader and venture capital/emerging companies practice leader Lisa Suennen spoke with Glenn Pierce for her podcast Tech Tonics on his experiences coping with hemophilia, and how he has worked to advance the science he hopes will find a cure for the ...


09.08.19

Shatz Writes for Los Angeles Lawyer on LA County Bar Association’s State Appellate Judicial ...

Manatt appellate partner Benjamin Shatz wrote an article for Los Angeles Lawyer on his former role as the chair of the LA County Bar Association’s State Appellate Judicial Evaluation Committee, which evaluates candidates submitted by the governor for possible nomination to the appellate ...


09.04.19

Pfister and Seigel Co-Author Article for Pratt’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report on the ...

Manatt Health partners Helen Pfister and Randi Seigel wrote an article for Pratt’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report on the importance of doing due diligence when considering entering into an arrangement with a vendor or third party.


09.03.19

Columns: Isn’t That Special?

Manatt’s Benjamin Shatz, a partner in the firm’s appellate practice, wrote for the Daily Journal on the California Board of Legal Specialization and potential upcoming changes to the board.He noted that the board recognizes 11 different legal specialty certifications, including ...


09.03.19

Lam Writes for Law360 on DHS Public Charge Rule and Potential Impact on Immigration

Manatt Health counsel Allison Orris, Manatt Health director Alice Lam and Manatt Health associate Elizabeth Dervan wrote an article for Law360 on a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security that could impose significant barriers on immigrants applying to enter and remain in the U.S.