In The News

02.21.18

Do ‘Gag Rules’ Help or Hinder Sexual Assault Investigations?

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Law.com for an article featuring highlights in the employment law industry.Kelly explained that contrary to what people might conclude from recent coverage of sexual harassment complaints, a gag ...


02.20.18

U.S. to Pay Hahm, Levand $30.2M for Land Seized in Mojave Desert

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s successful representation, led by partner Edward Burg, of Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. in their eminent domain lawsuit against the United States. A federal jury verdict in the U.S. District Court of California found that the ...


02.20.18

Proposed Rule Expands Short-Term Plan Coverage Period

Manatt’s Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, was interviewed by Law360 for an article examining how the Trump administration’s proposed rule on short-term, limited duration insurance plans could impact residents in certain states.According to the publication, the ...


02.19.18

Does the Timing of Kushner’s Negotiations Matter?

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed live on CNN Tonight to discuss Robert Mueller’s investigation into potential Russia collusion and Jared Kushner’s business decisions during the Trump administration’s ...


02.16.18

LendIt Names Manatt a Finalist for Annual Fintech Industry Awards

For the second consecutive year, Manatt has been named a finalist for the annual LendIt Fintech Industry Awards. Led by partner Brian Korn, Manatt’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice is one of only six  “Top Professional Services Company” nominees, and is the ...


02.16.18

Kanye West, Lloyd’s of London Reach Settlement

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on the settlement between Kanye West and Lloyd’s of London.The lawsuit, as noted by the publication, was over the insurer’s ...


02.16.18

Transitional Health Plans Continue in Idaho

Manatt’s Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, was interviewed by Modern Healthcare for an article examining transitional health plans in the state of Idaho.The publication noted that transitional health plans are permitted by many states, including Idaho, as long as they were in ...


02.16.18

Capitol Christian Music Group Signs Idol’s Danny Gokey

Music Row covered Manatt’s representation of former American Idol star Danny Gokey in his agreement with Capitol Christian Music Group. Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Joseph Anderson, an attorney in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, represented ...


02.16.18

Manatt Triumphs in Eminent Domain Lawsuit Against the United States

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, litigators, led by partner Edward G. Burg at trial, secured a victory for Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. on Feb. 15 in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against the United States.


02.14.18

Yen to Host SXSW Panel on Audience Engagement, Next-Gen Storytelling

Manatt’s Sophia Yen, a partner in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, will moderate a cutting-edge panel at SXSW 2018 on how audience engagement is being used by digital media companies and studios to determine the next generation of storytelling.Titled “Audience ...