In The News

12.08.15

No Due Diligence Yet in Online Lending

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the loan taken out by one of the two shooters in the San Bernardino attacks weeks before the shooting.The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the shooters took ...


11.17.15

What's Next for Madden v. Midland?

AltFi News interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the next chapter in the Madden v. Midland case.AltFi News reports that the Second Circuit recently rejected the appeal of Midland Funding to overturn a District Court's ruling ...


11.12.15

Changes to Come if Supreme Court Rules in Madden

Lend Academy interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for a special Q&A-style article on an important case for marketplace lending that may be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.Lend Academy reports that Madden v. Midland Funding could have a major ...


11.02.15

Practices Ranked Among Top in Nation by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in ...


10.30.15

NY Community, Astoria Deal Likely to Face Scrutiny

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on New York Community's purchase of Astoria Financial.American Banker reports that the acquisition is expected to be completed by December 2016. Insiders ...


10.27.15

SEC Set to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the long-awaited rules that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to finalize, allowing small companies to raise money through crowdfunding.Law360 reports that attorneys ...


08.17.15

Four Partners Named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers

Berger, Hori, Marshall and Parcher Honored as Standouts for 2016.Manatt partners Michael M. Berger, Susan K. Hori, Ellen R. Marshall, and L. Peter Parcher have been named "Lawyers of the Year" for 2016 by Best Lawyers in America. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated ...


05.11.15

CA’s Rees-Levering Act Requirements for Repossession Notices

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Ellen Marshall, a partner in the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on the rising popularity of a decades-old California state law imposing strict disclosure requirements on auto lenders after repossessing a vehicle. ...


03.27.15

SEC Is Ready to Update Reg A

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on how the Securities and Exchange Commission's update to an obscure 1930s rule opens up new avenues for alternative online lenders and community banks to raise ...


03.11.15

BancAlliance, Lender Club Form Strategic Partnership

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on two recent deals between community bank groups and marketplace lenders.American Banker reports that BancAlliance and Lending Club announced a co-branded partnership in early ...