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10.19.15

Verdict: Musical Building Blocks Cannot Be Owned

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, for an article on the long-running copyright infringement case brought by the heir of an Egyptian composer against artist Jay Z and producer Timbaland. The case alleges ...


04.01.15

Manatt Represents China's Largest Film Company in Major Deal With U.S. Studio

A Manatt team, led by partner Lindsay Conner, negotiated an 18 film co-financing and distribution agreement for Huayi Brothers Media Corp., China's largest privately held film company, with STX Entertainment, the recently formed Hollywood film studio headed by Bob Simonds. The deal is one of ...


12.10.13

Variety Names Two Manatt Partners to 2013 Dealmakers Impact Report

In its fifth annual Dealmakers Impact Report, Variety has recognized Manatt's T. Hale Boggs, chair of Manatt Digital Media, and Aydin Caginalp, a partner in the firm's Entertainment & Media Practice, as two of this year's most influential industry strategists. A special ...


11.11.13

Manatt Entertainment Co-Chair Gary Gilbert Featured in Billboard Magazine Q&A

In a special "Questions Answered" feature published in both the print and online editions, Billboard interviewed Manatt's Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment & Media Practice, about his work as one of Los Angeles' leading music lawyers.Some of ...


11.01.13

U.S. News Names Manatt 2014 "Law Firm of the Year" in Entertainment Law - Music

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have selected Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP as the "Law Firm of the Year" in Entertainment Law - Music as part of the 2014 "Best Law Firms" rankings. Additionally, the firm received the highest national ranking and top-tier ...


09.20.13

Billboard Features Lee Phillips in City of Hope Gala Coverage

Billboard featured Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips in its coverage of the City of Hope Spirit Life Gala that was held on September 19 in Los Angeles to honor Creative Artists Agency's head of music and managing partner Rob Light. The event brought together many music industry leaders, ...


06.24.13

The Recorder Names Manatt Partner a 2013 Fast Track Lawyer

The Recorder has recognized Manatt's Jordan Bromley, a partner in the firm's Entertainment Practice, as a California lawyer whose career is on the fast track. The publication's second annual "Lawyers on the Fast Track" list honors 50 attorneys who stood out among their peers ...


06.11.13

U.S.-China M&A Activity to Increase In Entertainment, Advertising, and Digital Media Sectors

Manatt Survey Reveals Divergent Expectations for U.S.-China Relationship, Likely to Affect Deal MakingLOS ANGELES, CA—June 11, 2013—Investment and M&A activity between the U.S. and China in the entertainment, advertising and digital media sectors will increase over the next 12 ...


05.24.13

Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced today that Chambers USA has named 23 firm lawyers and 10 practices among its 2013 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. Since 1999, Chambers has been identifying the leading lawyers and law firms in the United States ...


05.23.13

Manatt Announces New Entertainment & Media Group Leadership

Conner, Gilbert Tapped to Lead Firm's Nationally Recognized PracticeManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced that Lindsay Conner and Gary Gilbert have been named co-chairs of the firm's national Entertainment & Media practice. Conner and Gilbert are both partners in Manatt's ...