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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 ...


02.14.18

Five More States Seek to Add Medicaid Work Requirements

Manatt’s Patricia Boozang, a senior managing director with Manatt Health, was interviewed by Inside Health Policy for an article on new states seeking federal permission to add work requirements to their Medicaid programs.The publication noted that despite backlash from California and ...


02.13.18

Lifetime Limits Could Alter Medicaid’s Purpose

Manatt’s Jocelyn Guyer, a managing director with Manatt Health, spoke with The Hill for an article that examines how much flexibility the Trump administration is willing to give states with regard to Medicaid programming.The publication noted that a handful of states are working to impose ...


02.10.18

Arrest of Star Percoco Witness Could Hurt Prosecution

Manatt’s Richard Hartunian, a partner in the firm’s corporate investigations and white collar defense practice, was quoted by the Times Union for an article on the arrest of former lobbyist and Albany insider Todd Howe.Howe, the publication notes, is the star witness in former Gov. ...


02.08.18

Medicaid Could See Uptick in State Behavioral Health Investments

Manatt’s Cindy Mann, a partner with Manatt Health, was mentioned by Politico in an article that provides a roundup of updates in healthcare innovation, reform, technology and legislation.The publication referenced Manatt Health’s white paper “Manatt on Medicaid: 10 Trends to Watch ...