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06.08.17

Dish TCPA Decision Is Significant for Its Holding

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, for an article on the record $280 million penalty Dish Network incurred in a suit brought by the FTC and several states over millions of unlawful telemarketing ...


05.02.17

TCPA Class Actions Will Continue, Even Under Pai

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, in an article about the rising costs of fighting class action suits.According to the publication, consumer complaints over unsolicited calls, texts or faxes have skyrocketed ...


11.04.16

Common Holiday Marketing Mistakes in Retail

Direct Marketing News interviewed Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the firm’s consumer protection practice, for an article about common pitfalls that marketers make leading up to the busy holiday sales season.When asked for his insight into enforcement priorities for government ...


09.16.16

The Art of Handling TCPA Suits

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Christine Reilly, co-chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, for an article about the decisions that companies face when confronted with a TCPA suit.


06.17.16

Payment Processors and ISOs Should Take Precautions Now

The Electronic Retailing Association interviewed Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the firm’s consumer protection practice, for a Q&A-style article about how payment processors and independent sales organizations can help to protect them from actions brought by the FTC or state ...


05.23.16

E-Warranty Act Aims to Increase Warranty Availability

Inside Counsel interviewed Manatt’s Richard Lawson, a partner in the firm’s Consumer Protection practice, for an article about new rules arising from the 2015 E-Warranty Act.Specifically, the E-Warranty Act provides manufacturers and sellers “the opportunity to comply with the ...


11.18.15

AMA Calls for Ban on Prescription Drug Advertising

Marketplace interviewed Manatt's Ian Spatz, a senior advisor in the firm's Healthcare practice, for an article on the American Medical Association's call to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and medical devices. The group says the advertisements are boosting ...


05.11.15

CA’s Rees-Levering Act Requirements for Repossession Notices

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Ellen Marshall, a partner in the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on the rising popularity of a decades-old California state law imposing strict disclosure requirements on auto lenders after repossessing a vehicle. ...


05.06.15

Court Determines Parameters in Song-Beverly Interpretation

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Donna Wilson, co-chair of the firm's Privacy and Data Security practice, for an article on the California Supreme Court's anticipated interpretation of the state's Song-Beverly Credit Card Act.Law360 reports that the Ninth Circuit recently charged ...


Dish Gets Hit With Record $280M Penalties for TCPA Violations

Consumer Electronics Daily interviewed Manatt’s Christine Reilly, chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, for an article on the record $280 million decision against Dish Network for Do Not Call violations brought by the FTC and several ...