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04.23.18

Humana Acquires Curo Health Services for $1.4B

Law360 covered Manatt’s representation of Humana in a transaction involving the acquisition of Curo, one of the nation’s largest hospice providers. The acquisition was carried out by a joint venture owned by Humana and two private equity firms, and is valued at roughly $1.4 billion. The ...


04.19.18

Major Victory in Case Against Gun-Selling Website

Manatt played an important role in a case that will have major implications for gun sales over the Internet. Working pro bono with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Wisconsin law firm Cannon & Dunphy, partner Jacqueline Wolff and counsel Sam Katze led the Manatt team in a lawsuit ...


04.19.18

Brisbane Residents Voice Opinions on Housing Laws, New Developments

Manatt’s Tom McMorrow, chair of the firm’s California state government and regulatory practice, was quoted by the Santa Cruz Sentinel for an article on the city’s response to lawmakers’ recent housing decisions.


04.19.18

Trump’s Plans to Lower Drug Costs Remain Mystery to Congress

Manatt’s Ian Spatz, a senior advisor with Manatt Health, was quoted by Inside Health Policy for an article examining the administration’s plan to lower the cost of prescription drugs.According to the publication, Congress has not been privy to the specifics of President Trump’s ...


04.18.18

Cooke, Jacobs Recognized Among Top IP Lawyers in California

Manatt’s Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice, and Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, were named two of the top intellectual property lawyers in 2018 by the Daily Journal.


04.18.18

WFP Considers Forming New Ballot Line

Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed by Spectrum News on Capital Tonight to discuss the New York governor’s race.A key topic discussed during Gyory’s interview was the Working Families Party’s ...


04.17.18

Variety Profiles Two Manatt Teams in 2018 Legal Impact Report

In its 2018 “Legal Impact Report,” Variety included two teams of Manatt partners—music group co-chairs Gary Gilbert and Jeff Biederman and deal team Lindsay Conner and Sophia Yen—among its list of key lawyers who are playing a critical role in the legal matters that are ...


04.17.18

Criminal Investigation Into Cohen Could Help Civil Litigants

The Daily Journal quoted Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, media and sports litigation practice, for an article on the New York criminal investigation targeting President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen.Jacobs explained that the criminal case ...


04.16.18

LABJ Names Hallem, Wilson Among L.A.’s Top Women Lawyers

Manatt partners Timi Hallem and Donna Wilson were recognized as two of the most influential women lawyers in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The publication’s 2018 list highlights 75 of the region’s top lawyers who are recognized for their exceptional legal skills and ...


04.16.18

If Enacted, PAGA Reform Could Protect Employees

Manatt’s Mandana Massoumi, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, spoke to the Northern California Record about California lawmakers’ attempts to reform the controversial Private Attorney General Act (PAGA).The publication noted changes to the law seek to protect ...