In The News

07.05.21

Jacobs Spoke with Insurance Journal on the Increase in Copyright Infringement Litigation in the Musi

Robert Jacobs spoke with Insurance Journal on the significant uptick in litigation involving copyright infringement in the music industry.


06.09.21

Manatt Once Again Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2021 United States Guide

Manatt’s practices and professionals were once again recognized in Legal 500’s 2021 United States guide in 14 categories, including six Tier 1 or Tier 2 practice rankings and five individual recognitions.


05.20.21

Manatt Receives Top Band Rankings in Chambers USA 2021

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2021 USA Guide.


04.08.21

Nine Manatt Attorneys Recognized on Variety’s 2021 Legal Impact Report

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Lindsay Conner, leader of the firm’s entertainment transactions and finance practice Jordan Bromley, entertainment litigation practice leader Robert Jacobs, Manatt Entertainment senior partners Lee Phillips and Gary Gilbert, and Manatt Entertainment partners ...


04.05.21

Seven Manatt Attorneys Recognized Among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers

Leader of Manatt’s entertainment transactions and finance practice Jordan Bromley, leader of the firm’s entertainment litigation practice Robert Jacobs, Manatt Entertainment senior partners Lee Phillips and Gary Gilbert, and Manatt Entertainment partners Jeff Biederman, Eric Custer and ...


01.15.21

Manatt Secures Judgment for Tracy Chapman in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

A Manatt team successfully secured a $450,000 judgment on behalf of iconic songwriter and recording artist Tracy Chapman in her copyright infringement suit against well-known rapper Nicki Minaj. On January 15, 2021, Judge Phillips of the United States District Court entered judgment in favor of ...


08.11.20

Thirty-Nine Manatt Professionals Recognized by Super Lawyers in California

Thirty-nine of Manatt’s professionals were named to this year’s Super Lawyers list in the organization’s Northern California and Southern California publications. Of those, 27 were recognized on the 2020 Super Lawyers lists, while 12 individuals were named on the 2020 Rising Stars ...


04.23.20

Manatt Receives Top Band Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2020 USA Guide.


03.18.20

Cooke and Jacobs Recognized on Daily Journal’s 2020 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers List

Manatt’s Michelle Cooke and Robert Jacobs were named to Daily Journal’s 2020 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list.


03.15.20

A Message From Our CEO on COVID-19

The uncertainty of the past several weeks has clarified what is most important—the well-being and safety of our families, colleagues and communities.