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04.14.17

Hull Street Energy Acquires Maxim Power Assets

ABL Advisor covered Manatt’s representation of Hull Street Energy in its acquisition of Maxim Power Assets. Alan Noskow, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, led the team that represented Hull Street Energy in the deal.At the purchase price of $106 million, Hull ...


03.29.17

Utilities Plan for Carbon Regulations’ Return

The Bloomberg BNA Energy and Climate Report interviewed Manatt’s Craig Moyer, co-chair of the firm’s energy practice, for an article about Trump’s executive order rolling back the EPA’s carbon regulations for power plants.Carbon dioxide regulation will likely be stalled or ...


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 ...


11.16.16

Golden State Water to Keep Water Facilities in Claremont, CA

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s victory in a closely-watched eminent domain case against the city of Claremont’s bid to take over its water facilities from Golden State Water Company. In a tentative decision, Superior Court Judge Richard L. Fruin, Jr., said that he was denying ...


11.01.16

U.S. News Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have included Manatt in nine Tier 1 national practice rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings for the 2017 “Best Law Firms” guide. The firm has also been named “Law Firm of the Year” in Advertising Law and Entertainment Law ...


10.18.16

A Push for Clearer Guidance on Energy Infrastructure Projects

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Craig Moyer, co-chair of the firm’s energy practice, for an article about the U.S. federal government’s meetings with tribal leaders as part of an effort to improve tribal input on pipelines and other infrastructure projects. Attorneys say those talks could ...


07.13.16

CityBridge Defeats Challenge to NYC WiFi Plan

The New York Law Journal covered Manatt’s role as counsel to CityBridge in a challenge brought by Telebeam, a pay phone franchise that opposed New York City’s free WiFi initiative. Manatt’s Kenneth Friedman, a partner in the firm’s litigation practice, represented CityBridge ...


09.28.15

CA Sees Increase in Condo Projects

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on the rise of condo projects in California.Law360 reports that developers had been hesitant to build or convert to for-sale units partly because of their added risk, but ...


07.31.15

Senate Passes Transportation Bill, Obstacles Still Loom

E&E News interviewed Manatt's June DeHart, a partner in the firm's Federal Government Affairs and Public Policy practice, for an article on a three-year, $173 billion road, rail and transit funding package recently passed by the Senate.The bill passed with a 65-34 vote, providing proof, ...


04.08.15

Challenges of Development Projects on Tribal Lands

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on the unique challenges associated with getting energy development projects up and running on tribal lands.Law360 reports that energy development on tribal lands is ...