In The News

02.14.17

Flynn Fired From National Security Adviser Post

Capital Tonight interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor with the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for a segment about Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to the President of the United States.He's the first person to be fired by both a Democratic ...


01.24.17

What to Expect From CA’s New Attorney General

The Recorder quoted Manatt’s Steve Coony, a managing director with the firm’s government and regulatory practice, in an article about what to expect from Xavier Becerra’s first days as Attorney General of California.“The real trick is creating the right blend of experience ...


10.12.16

Delivery System Transformation for Medi-Cal

The California Health Care Foundation Blog interviewed Manatt’s Cindy Mann, a partner with Manatt Health, to discuss the recent findings of Manatt’s white paper, “Moving Medi-Cal Forward on the Path to Delivery System Transformation.”Published by the Foundation, the report ...


08.18.16

Marin County Victorious in Pension Spiking Dispute

Law360 covered Manatt’s appellate victory on behalf of Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association and the Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of Retirement, for which the firm helped secure a favorable decision in a dispute over “pension spiking.” ...


06.07.16

CA Controller Gets $59M for Failed Payroll System Implementation

Law360 covered Manatt’s successful resolution of California’s dispute with its statewide payroll modernization project vendor over a failed payroll system implementation. The case, State Controller's Office v. SAP Public Services Inc., was settled on the eve of trial on June 6 on ...


06.02.16

CA High Court Will No Longer Depublish Opinions

The Daily Journal quoted Manatt’s Benjamin Shatz, co-chair of the firm’s Appellate practice, for an article on the Supreme Court of California’s decision to abolish the depublication of lower court appellate opinions once cases have been granted high court review."This is ...


05.18.16

De la Cruz Recognized Among CA’s Top Young Lawyers

In its May 18, 2016, edition, the Daily Journal recognized Manatt’s Victor De la Cruz, a partner in the firm’s Land Use practice, as one of the most talented young lawyers working in California today. De la Cruz is one of only 20 Southern California lawyers under the age of 40 to be ...


05.04.16

If Approved, CA’s Undocumented Could Get Healthcare

CALmatters interviewed Manatt’s Michael Kolber, an associate in the firm’s Health practice, for an article about the possibility of providing access to health insurance for undocumented immigrants in California, a state that is proposing to allow them the option of buying a health plan ...


05.20.15

Racing for the $1B CA Bullet Train Contract

Reuters interviewed Manatt's Thomas McMorrow, a partner in the firm's Government and Regulatory practice, for an article on the international manufacturers that are competing for the estimated $1 billion contract in California's $68 billion bullet train project.While "bullet ...


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. ...