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01.09.20

Reilly, Newcomb Quoted in OneTrust DataGuidance on the Recently Enacted TRACED Act

Manatt partner Christine Reilly and attorney Madelaine Newcomb spoke with OneTrust DataGuidance about the overwhelmingly bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act, which was signed into law just before the end of 2019.


07.01.19

Manatt’s Donna Wilson Assumes Position of CEO and Managing Partner

Manatt is thrilled to announce that Donna L. Wilson has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Partner and Managing Partner. Elected to the role last June, Wilson succeeds Bill Quicksilver, who will now transition to CEO and Managing Partner Emeritus after leading the firm since ...


06.17.19

FCC Grants Retroactive Waiver of Robocall Rules for ViSalus, Bebe Stores

Manatt’s Christine Reilly, leader of the firm’s consumer protection, advertising and competition practice, spoke with Law360 on the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to retroactively waive robocall rules for ViSalus Inc. and Bebe Stores Inc.


05.08.19

FTC Ramps Up Enforcement of Consumer Review Fairness Act

Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the consumer protection group, spoke to Law360 about the Federal Trade Commission’s recent actions regarding online reviews.  


04.01.19

Google Assistant Search Feature Presents Advertising Challenges

Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the consumer protection, advertising and competition group, spoke to Reuters about the advertising challenges presented by Google Assistant’s search function.


03.04.19

Congress Considers Bipartisan Anti-Robocall Bill

Manatt’s Christine Reilly, leader of the firm’s consumer protection, advertising and competition practice, spoke to Bloomberg Law about a new measure in Congress aimed at cracking down on illegal robocallers.The TRACED Act by Sens. John Thune (R-South Dakota) and Ed Markey ...


01.16.19

Yi Joins Manatt Team as New Partner

Manatt’s Po Yi, a partner in the firm’s consumer, advertising & competition practice, was mentioned in a Variety article on her move to join the firm.


11.09.18

Uncertainty Arises With Court Divide on Robocalls

Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance and class action defense practice, spoke with Bloomberg BNA for an article on split court decisions on autodialers and robocalls.


11.02.18

College Student Files Dozens of TCPA Lawsuits

Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance and class action defense practice, was interviewed by the Philadelphia Inquirer on one individual’s fight against robocalls.


07.27.17

Manatt Named to American Lawyer’s A-List Top 20

Manatt has been named to The American Lawyer’s “A-List” ranking of the top 20 law firms in the nation for 2017.   The A-List rankings, which The American Lawyer says include “the most elite law firms in America,” are based on results in five areas: revenue per ...