In The News

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 ...


01.13.17

Cuomo Promotes Balanced Policy in NY State

Politico interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor with the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for an article about the public bickering among New York legislators.The publication reports that while Cuomo is happy to trade punches when he knows he has the upper hand and ...


01.03.17

Tuition-Free College Plan Could Boost Support for Cuomo

Politico interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor with the government and regulatory practice, for an article about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plans to introduce a proposal for tuition-free two-year college. The move will make a splash in state education policy and could ...


12.12.16

Weighing Potential Pros and Cons of Medicaid Block Grants

Health Plan Week interviewed Manatt’s Deborah Bachrach, a partner with Manatt Health, for an article on Medicaid’s potential move to block grants. While Medicaid is a federal entitlement program through which state funding is matched with federal dollars, block grants would be an ...


12.05.16

Dakota Access Refusal Looms Large for Future Energy Projects

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Craig Moyer, co-chair of the firm’s energy practice, for an article about the Obama administration’s recent refusal to grant permission to finish work on the highly publicized pipeline project in North Dakota. The publication reports that the Native ...


11.22.16

Trump Changes Tune Post-Election

TWC News interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor with the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for a Capitol Tonight segment on President-Elect Donald Trump’s new tune since winning the election, especially with regard to recent indictments and US Attorney Preet ...


11.11.16

CHIP Faces Risks if Matching Rates Are Lowered

The Hill Extra quoted Manatt’s Deborah Bachrach, a partner with Manatt Health, for an article about the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has been seen as generally safe from partisan fights this year. Funding for the program is set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2017, ...


11.10.16

Process of Dismantling ACA Will Be Complicated

Forbes interviewed Manatt’s Joel Ario and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, managing directors with Manatt Health, for an article about President-Elect Donald Trump and the GOP’s plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.“The process of dismantling the ACA will be complicated and ...


11.09.16

The Future of the ACA Under President-Elect Trump

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about the future of the Affordable Care Act as President-Elect Donald J. Trump takes office.By the time Trump, who has endorsed a full repeal of the ACA, takes office in January, the ACA will be ...


11.07.16

Maricopa County Looks Forward to Shorter Lines at Polls

12 News KPNX-TV, a local Arizona news station, interviewed Manatt’s John McGuinness, a partner in the firm’s litigation practice, for a segment on the wait times at polling places in Maricopa County, the largest county in Arizona. McGuinness and his team are credited with spurring the ...