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03.22.14

CNBC Interviews Manatt Real Estate Co-Chair on Growing Buzz Around Smart Homes

CNBC interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, on why more people are considering innovative "smart home" technology designed to help conserve energy and save money.CNBC reports that interest is building around smart homes, and ...


03.21.14

Manatt Professional Comments on New Federal Exchange Glitch

Manatt's Jocelyn Guyer, a director with Manatt Health, spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about a newly discovered glitch in the federal health exchange.


03.20.14

Joel Ario Quoted on How States Can Spend Exchange Grants in 2015

Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, was quoted by Inside Health Policy on how states will be able to use federal exchange grant funding in 2015.Inside Health Policy reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is allowing states to spend exchange grant ...


03.19.14

National Journal Turns to Deborah Bachrach on New Hampshire's Medicaid Expansion Plan

The National Journal turned to Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare Division, for insight into New Hampshire's plan to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.The National Journal reports that there are currently 25 states and the District of Columbia that ...


03.18.14

Manatt Continues Expansion of National Litigation Practice with Labor and Employment Litigator in Or

Manatt announced that Mandana Massoumi has joined the Orange County office as a litigation partner in the Employment and Labor practice.


03.17.14

Joel Ario Interviewed on Possible Changes to Health Reform After 2014 Elections

Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, spoke to Talking Points Memo about the potential effects that a GOP-controlled Senate in 2015 could have on the Affordable Care Act.Talking Points Memo reports that nobody is sure what exactly what Republicans would do if they had the ...


03.17.14

Manatt Partner Quoted by Law360 on Potential Increase of PAGA Suits After Court Ruling

Manatt's Andrew Satenberg, a partner in the firm's Employment & Labor Practice, was quoted by Law360 on a recent Ninth Circuit ruling that could fuel more Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) lawsuits.As reported by Law360, the Ninth Circuit recently held that Chase Investment Services ...


03.17.14

Modern Healthcare Looks to Joel Ario on Narrow Network Plans

Modern Healthcare quoted Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, on the advantages of narrowing networks.Modern Healthcare reports that the Obama administration has faced a backlash from consumers and providers over patients losing access to their preferred doctor or ...


03.17.14

Metro's Roger Moliere Joins Manatt's National Infrastructure and Real Estate Teams

Manatt announced that Roger Moliere has joined the firm as a senior advisor in the Real Estate and Land Use practice.


03.11.14

Law360 Speaks to Manatt Professional on CMS' Withdrawal of Medicare Part D Proposals

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Ian Spatz, a senior advisor in the firm's Healthcare Division, about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' retreat from a major overhaul of Medicare Part D.Law360 reports that the proposed rule, whose biggest components have been largely ...