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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 ...


04.01.18

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 ...


03.29.18

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 ...


03.22.18

‘Blurred Lines’ Ruling Affirmed

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 Ninth Circuit’s affirmation of a verdict that found Pharrell Williams’ and Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred ...


03.21.18

Manatt Lawyers Recognized as California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year

The Daily Journal announced today that multiple Manatt teams have been honored with 2018 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” awards for their extraordinary achievements in various sectors of the law. Each year, through its prestigious CLAY Awards, the Daily Journal recognizes the ...


03.20.18

Wilson Listed in 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America Guide

Manatt’s Donna Wilson, chair of the firm’s privacy and data security practice, was named to The 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide, an annual distinction in the profession that covers the best of the best in all practice areas and geographic regions.Each year, The ...


03.16.18

TCPA Decision Brings Little Clarity for Litigators

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, in an article on the Washington, D.C., circuit court’s highly anticipated TCPA decision.While the decision eased some of the exposure companies have faced since the ...


03.15.18

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Subpoenas Trump Organization

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed on CNN Tonight With Don Lemon to discuss Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s recent subpoena of the Trump Organization in the Russia investigation.Given that the Trump Organization had ...


03.14.18

How a Backlash Could Hurt Workplace Discrimination Strides

Brink interviewed Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s  employment and labor practice, in an article that explores how to define workplace harassment.Kelly acknowledged that the reawakened attention to sexual harassment is to be applauded, but that a backlash could wipe ...


03.09.18

OneOC Recognizes Manatt Pro Bono Team as Outstanding Volunteers

OneOC will honor a Manatt pro bono team led by class actions partner Adrianne Marshack at the 2018 Spirit of Volunteerism event for the team’s successful representation of a woman involved in a domestic violence defamation action. In addition to Marshack, the team includes partner Yuri ...