In The News

07.01.18

Lawsuit Alleges Healthcare Facility Catered to White Caregivers

Manatt’s Esra Hudson, chair of the firm’s employment and labor practice, was interviewed by Healthcare Risk Management for an article on a lawsuit that alleges a healthcare facility catered to patient demands for only white caregivers.


05.30.18

Eleven Practices Receive National Recognition by Legal 500

Manatt has received 11 national practice area rankings in the newly released 2018 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on May 30, 2018.


05.17.18

How Dynamex Decision Could Impact Contractor Classifications

Manatt’s Esra Hudson, chair of the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Law360 for an article on the California Supreme Court’s Dynamex decision.


05.13.18

How Dynamex Decision Could Impact Employment and Labor Law

Manatt’s Andrew Satenberg, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was a featured guest on The Complex Litigator’s Class Re-Action podcast.One topic that Satenberg covered on the podcast was Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles (Charles ...


05.03.18

Manatt Practices Rank in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers USA announced that it has ranked nine Manatt practices and 23 lawyers in its 2018 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a recognized practitioner in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


04.16.18

If Enacted, PAGA Reform Could Protect Employees

Manatt’s Mandana Massoumi, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, spoke to the Northern California Record about California lawmakers’ attempts to reform the controversial Private Attorney General Act (PAGA).The publication noted changes to the law seek to protect ...


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 ...


03.14.18

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 ...


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 ...


01.05.18

Priorities for CEOs, Boards Amid #MeToo

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Forbes for an article discussing priorities for CEOs and board members surrounding the #MeToo movement and the overall gender-equity public discussion. One priority, according to the ...