In The News

06.03.16

Tips on Handling Employment-Related Litigation

SHRM quoted Manatt’s Sharon Bauman, a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, for an article about how leaders can retain as well as inspire valued employees in a tough labor market. Bauman commented specifically on the best ways that leaders can defend themselves in the ...


06.02.16

CA High Court Will No Longer Depublish Opinions

The Daily Journal quoted Manatt’s Benjamin Shatz, co-chair of the firm’s Appellate practice, for an article on the Supreme Court of California’s decision to abolish the depublication of lower court appellate opinions once cases have been granted high court review."This is ...


05.27.16

Manatt Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2016

Manatt has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm by Chambers USA. The rankings highlight ten practices and 25 lawyers in the 2016 list of America’s leading lawyers for business, in addition to being recognized as a noted firm in the areas of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance ...


04.26.16

Late Court Appearance of Zeppelin Members Is Irrelevant

The Daily Journal interviewed Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, for an article about a copyright infringement lawsuit over Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven."The Daily Journal reports that the plaintiff's attorney in the ...


04.25.16

Gottlieb Joins Financial Services Litigation Practice

Manatt announced that preeminent consumer financial services lawyer Richard E. Gottlieb has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a litigation and government enforcement partner in its multidisciplinary Financial Services practice.


04.20.16

Dismissal of IM Trade Dispute Against Seaport Secured

HFMWeek covered Manatt’s trial victory on behalf of Seaport Group Securities, for which the firm secured the dismissal of an alleged breach of contract brought by Luxor Capital over a trade discussed via instant message. A New York judge dismissed Luxor’s claims that instant messages ...


04.06.16

Tweets Draw National Attention to Employment Feud

The Pennsylvania Record interviewed Manatt's Alan Brunswick, a partner in the firm's Employment and Labor practice, for an article about a feud between Chipotle and a former employee over a highly-publicized employment matter.Earlier this week, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ...


02.25.16

Legal Battle Spotlights Abuse in Music Industry

U.K. publication The Telegraph quoted Manatt's Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media practice, and partner Jordan Bromley in an article about the ongoing legal battle between pop star Kesha and her producer, Dr Luke.Bromley said that allegations of sexual abuse in the ...


02.24.16

Impact of Sexual Assault Case Unclear for Music Biz

NPR interviewed Manatt's Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment Litigation practice, about why an alleged rape case may be important to the industry as a whole. Jacobs spoke to the difficult situation facing pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke.


02.23.16

Manatt Welcomes Litigation Partner in Orange County

Manatt announced today that Adrianne E. Marshack has joined the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in its Orange County office.