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03.07.18

How Trump Speaking to Witnesses Impacts Mueller’s Investigation

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed by Don Lemon on CNN Tonight to discuss a New York Times article that alleges President Trump asked key witnesses what they discussed with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.“There's ...


03.06.18

What Hollywood ‘Inclusion Riders’ Need to Be Effective

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 that discussed “inclusion riders” and how they could impact the entertainment industry.


02.28.18

What Hope Hicks’ Departure Could Mean for Mueller Investigation

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed by Don Lemon on CNN Tonight, where he discussed the recent resignation of former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks. This is Quinn’s fourth interview on the program over ...


02.21.18

Do ‘Gag Rules’ Help or Hinder Sexual Assault Investigations?

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Law.com for an article featuring highlights in the employment law industry.Kelly explained that contrary to what people might conclude from recent coverage of sexual harassment complaints, a gag ...


02.20.18

U.S. to Pay Hahm, Levand $30.2M for Land Seized in Mojave Desert

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s successful representation, led by partner Edward Burg, of Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. in their eminent domain lawsuit against the United States. A federal jury verdict in the U.S. District Court of California found that the ...


02.19.18

Does the Timing of Kushner’s Negotiations Matter?

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed live on CNN Tonight to discuss Robert Mueller’s investigation into potential Russia collusion and Jared Kushner’s business decisions during the Trump administration’s ...


02.16.18

Kanye West, Lloyd’s of London Reach Settlement

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 the settlement between Kanye West and Lloyd’s of London.The lawsuit, as noted by the publication, was over the insurer’s ...


02.16.18

Manatt Triumphs in Eminent Domain Lawsuit Against the United States

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, litigators, led by partner Edward G. Burg at trial, secured a victory for Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. on Feb. 15 in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against the United States.


02.10.18

Arrest of Star Percoco Witness Could Hurt Prosecution

Manatt’s Richard Hartunian, a partner in the firm’s corporate investigations and white collar defense practice, was quoted by the Times Union for an article on the arrest of former lobbyist and Albany insider Todd Howe.Howe, the publication notes, is the star witness in former Gov. ...


02.06.18

How Will President Trump Provide Info to Mueller Investigation?

CNN Tonight’s Don Lemon interviewed Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, on whether President Trump will testify before special prosecutor Robert Mueller.Quinn explained that while it is likely that Trump will provide information to the ...