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04.12.18

New Trump Legislation Removes Immunities for Vulnerable Websites

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, media and sports litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on  new legislation that removes immunities for websites that are vulnerable to sex trafficking.Jacobs explained that while he ...


04.11.18

Manatt Ranks at Top of Banking Legal Adviser League Tables for Q1 ’18

Manatt ranked first among legal advisers for bank and thrift merger and acquisition deals in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Q1 2018 league tables, alongside Morrison & Foerster LLP.Ranked according to deal value, Manatt earned $878.3 million in deal value for serving as Community ...


04.10.18

How Low Voter Turnout Could Help Nixon’s Gubernatorial Bid

Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed on Spectrum News to discuss Cynthia Nixon’s bid for New York governor.“When you track who actually votes in Democratic primaries, the progressive vote is highest when the ...


04.04.18

Hollywood Reporter Names Phillips and Gatti 2018 ‘Power Lawyers’

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips and partners Lindsay Conner and John Gatti were named 2018 “Power Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter. This prestigious annual list recognizes Hollywood’s top 100 lawyers who are behind the deals and trials shaping the industry. Now in its ...


04.04.18

Can Nixon Get the Necessary Votes in NY Governor’s Race?

Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was quoted by Politico for an article on Cynthia Nixon’s New York gubernatorial bid.Gyory noted that it won’t be easy for Nixon to make inroads into New York City.“Is she going to ...


04.03.18

Amid Streaming Profit Uncertainty, Spotify Announces IPO

Manatt’s Jordan Bromley, a partner in the firm’s music practice, was quoted by CNET for an article on Spotify’s upcoming initial public offering.While Spotify competes for paying subscribers with other similar streaming services, it was the first—and the biggest—to ...


04.03.18

Manatt Continues Expansion of Its Land, Environment and Natural Resources Practice

Manatt today announced that David C. Smith—one of California’s leading land use attorneys—has joined its San Francisco and Costa Mesa offices as a partner.


04.01.18

CA Supreme Court Rules State Worker Protections Can Trump Federal Laws

Manatt’s Mandana Massoumi, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Business Insurance for an article on a recent California Supreme Court ruling—Solus Industrial Innovations, LLC v. Superior Court—on states’ abilities to adopt stronger ...


03.31.18

How Streams Become Dollars for Musicians on Spotify

The New York Times cited data provided by Manatt’s Jordan Bromley, a partner in the firm’s music practice, and associate Nicole Sollberger for an article on Spotify’s upcoming initial public offering.Bromley and Sollberger provided information for an infographic that depicts how ...


03.29.18

Star of ‘Super Size Me’ Faces Contract Breach Lawsuit

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on a recent lawsuit involving “Super Size Me” star Morgan Spurlock.The publication noted that Spurlock confessed to sexual ...