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04.25.14

Manatt Partner Interviewed by Law360 on U.S. Utilities' Challenging Operating Environment

Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice, spoke to Law360 on the challenges that U.S. utilities and the attorneys who represent them are facing.As reported by Law360, there are a number of issues that add up to a challenging operating ...


03.22.14

CNBC Interviews Manatt Real Estate Co-Chair on Growing Buzz Around Smart Homes

CNBC interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, on why more people are considering innovative "smart home" technology designed to help conserve energy and save money.CNBC reports that interest is building around smart homes, and ...


02.21.14

Manatt Partners Named to 2014 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

Law360 has selected Manatt partners Lindsay Conner, Peter Duchesneau, David Huard, Michael Polentz and Andrew Satenberg to sit on separate editorial advisory boards for 2014. Conner will participate on the Media & Entertainment Board, Duchesneau on the Environmental Board, Huard on the Energy ...


02.07.14

Law360 Interviews Manatt Division Chair on Benefits of New Hazardous Waste Rule

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment & Natural Resources Division, for an article on a new federal rule that makes toxic waste information publicly available online.Law360 reports that the rule is intended to increase transparency, but it could ...


02.05.14

Manatt Negotiates Pio Pico Agreement With SDG&E

In a unanimous vote, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a 25-year power purchase tolling agreement between Manatt client Pio Pico Energy Center and San Diego Gas & Electric Company, clearing the way for construction of a 305-megawatt power plant in the Otay Mesa area of San ...


01.21.14

Law360 Speaks to Manatt Real Estate Co-Chair on Zero Net Energy Hurdles

Law360 spoke to Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate & Land Use Practice, about the hurdles that must be tackled before net zero energy projects can see widespread success.Law360 reports that developers' focus for new buildings has begun to shift to creating ...


01.01.14

Law360 Speaks to Manatt Division Chair on New Cooling Water Intake Regulations

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment & Natural Resources Division, on how the EPA's new Clean Water Act rules will affect industrial facilities.As reported by Law360, the EPA is scheduled this month to release new Clean Water Act regulations ...


10.24.13

Manatt Named Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year

Manatt has been named the 2013 Law Firm of the Year by the West Coast Oil & Gas Awards. The firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice received the prestigious honor on October 24 at the inaugural 2013 West Coast Oil & Gas Awards gala in Bakersfield, California.The ...


09.12.13

Manatt a Finalist for Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, has been named a finalist for 2013 Law Firm of the Year by the West Coast Oil & Gas Awards. The firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice is one of only three in the running for the prestigious honor. A winner will be announced on ...


05.14.13

Manatt Partners Contribute to Book on Legal Impact of Climate Change

Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment & Natural Resources Division, and division partner Ted Wolff coauthored a chapter titled "Addressing Climate Change Under the Clean Air Act" for the 2013 edition of Inside the Minds: The Legal Impact of Climate ...