Articles

01.25.22

Constitutional Takings by Animals?

In his latest Daily Journal "Takings Talk" column, Manatt Appellate Senior Counsel Michael Berger discussed a case in which a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico issued a complaint alleging that the city negatively impacted the value of her property because it did not follow the proper ...


01.04.22

The 2021 Appellate Year in Review

In his latest "Exceptionally Appealing" column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz reflected on 2021, commenting on notable developments in the appellate world from the state to the federal level.Shatz reviewed significant proceedings and appointments in the Supreme ...


12.17.21

5 Keys to Success for the Mid-Career Entrepreneur

In his latest Entrepreneur column, Manatt Digital and Technology Managing Director Kalon Gutierrez notes that now is a great time for a mid-career entrepreneurial leap.


12.07.21

Appellate Horrorscope

In his latest "Exceptionally Appealing" column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz gazed into the legal crystal ball to give an "appellate horrorscope" for readers' amusement as the year comes to a conclusion.With an appellate twist, Shatz offered his ...


11.29.21

Ethics, schmethics — this is property litigation!

Manatt Appellate Senior Counsel Michael Berger authored an article for Daily Journal about unique ethical issues that arise in property litigation, especially regarding government action that strictly regulates the use of property."Indeed, the Supreme Court has repeatedly said that basic ...


11.17.21

Data — and Data Protection — is Key to Digital Strategies

Privacy and Data Security Co-leader and Partner Scott Lashway joined Manatt Digital and Technology Counsel and Director Matthew Reece in co-authoring an article for Sports Business Journal about data privacy and security rules and processes in the sports industry as it continues to transform into a ...


11.01.21

Disclosure of Investigations: Whether and When for Public Companies

In an article for Law Journal Newsletters' Business Crimes Bulletin, Manatt Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense Partners Jacqueline Wolff and Karin Bell consider whether and when public companies should disclose internal and government investigations. Citing recent SEC ...


10.25.21

5 Policy Changes to Prevent Another Surfside Tragedy

Manatt Real Estate Leader Michael Polentz and Senior Advisor Daniel Abram authored an article for Law360 discussing five policy changes that will likely arise as a result of the Surfside tragedy in June 2020 to help ensure such a catastrophe never happens again. In particular, the authors highlight ...


10.23.21

Seven Keys to Authentically Investing in Diverse Start-ups

In his latest Entrepreneur column, Manatt Digital and Technology Managing Director Kalon Gutierrez co-wrote with Partner Rustin Brown about how institutions, investors and entrepreneurs can “effectively ignite the fire of a burgeoning economy with diversity, equity and ...


10.22.21

Congressional Paralysis Equals Regulatory Whiplash

Manatt land use Partner David Smith authored an article for Daily Journal on the regulatory cycle between presidential administrations and its impact on environmental regulation. In particular, Smith noted that the use of executive orders to build environmental protection regulations results in ...