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11.13.15

PE Community: Don't Fear Relaxed Crowdfunding Rules

The Deal interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the possible effects that the SEC's recently relaxed crowdfunding rules could have on deal flow.As reported by The Deal, the private equity community fears the relaxed rules may ...


11.12.15

Changes to Come if Supreme Court Rules in Madden

Lend Academy interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for a special Q&A-style article on an important case for marketplace lending that may be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.Lend Academy reports that Madden v. Midland Funding could have a major ...


11.11.15

Swords to Plowshares' 2015 Pro Bono Partner of the Year

Swords to Plowshares Honors Manatt at Veterans Day Celebration.Manatt received the "Pro Bono Partner of the Year" award from Swords to Plowshares, a not-for-profit organization serving veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area, at the organization's 19th Annual Veterans Day Dinner, held ...


11.04.15

NY Southern Tier's Senate Election Results

WSKG News quoted Manatt's Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm's Government and Regulatory Policy practice, for an article on New York's Southern Tier's special state senate election.WSKG News reports that the senate election went Republican in a landslide. Fred Akshar ...


11.03.15

Tips on Federal Circuit Briefs

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Benjamin Shatz, co-chair of the firm's Appellate practice, for an article on the mistakes that attorneys make in intellectual property appeals at the Federal Circuit and how to avoid them.Patent appeals can easily become bogged down by highly technical details. ...


11.02.15

Named U.S. News' 2016 “Law Firm of the Year” for Music Law

Manatt has been named by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as the “Law Firm of the Year” for Entertainment Law – Music as part of the publications’ joint 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings. This marks the second time Manatt’s Music group has ...


11.02.15

Practices Ranked Among Top in Nation by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in ...


11.02.15

The Art of Trademark Enforcement

IPPro The Internet interviewed Manatt's Michelle Cooke, a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property practice, for a special Q&A-style article on the art of trademark enforcement.When asked how brands can stop trademark infringement, Cooke replied:"One of the best ways to stop ...


11.01.15

DOJ Eyeing Executives in Corporate Misconduct Matters

InsideCounsel interviewed Manatt's Kenneth Julian, a partner in the firm's Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense practice, for an article on the increasing number of top executives who have been placed on notice for criminal charges related to corporate misconduct.InsideCounsel ...


10.30.15

NY Community, Astoria Deal Likely to Face Scrutiny

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on New York Community's purchase of Astoria Financial.American Banker reports that the acquisition is expected to be completed by December 2016. Insiders ...