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04.03.17

Discussion of Ninth Circuit Split Resurfaces

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Ben Shatz, co-chair of the firm’s appellate practice, for an article about a renewed proposal to split apart the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.Critics have long set their sights on the Ninth Circuit—the largest by geographic span, ...


04.03.17

OCC Fintech Charter Tough on Financial Inclusion

American Banker quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, in an article about the financial inclusion rules in the OCC’s fintech charter.“Most bank charters have [Community Reinvestment Act] compliance as a secondary ...


04.03.17

States May Follow KY’s Example on Medicaid Waivers

The Hill Extra quoted Manatt’s Patricia Boozang, a senior managing director with Manatt Health, in an article about Kentucky’s pending Medicaid waiver.“You already have other states saying work requirements are important. You’ll see if Kentucky gets an approval, there are ...


03.31.17

Democrats, Republicans Both Predict Higher Health Plan Prices

The Oak Ridge Observer quoted Manatt’s Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about what to expect in the aftermath of the Republican healthcare bill’s failure.“There will be higher prices, and likely some places that won't have qualified health ...


03.31.17

Solicited Fax Rule Decision Provides Temporary Reprieve

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Christine Reilly, co-chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, in an article about the D.C. Circuit’s decision that invalidated the FCC’s solicited fax rule. The ruling eliminates one popular avenue of liability under the ...


03.30.17

States May Negotiate Expansion Tailored to Republican Leadership

Inside CMS quoted Manatt’s Jocelyn Guyer, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about the aftermath following the failure of the American Health Care Act.Guyer credits the popularity of Medicaid expansion as one of the reasons AHCA failed to garner the 216 votes needed to ...


03.29.17

Manatt a NYC Top Ten Lobbying Firm for 2017

City & State NY profiled Manatt for a feature on the top ten lobbying firms in New York City by compensation. Manatt’s Katie Schwab, co-chair of the firm’s New York City government, policy and government contracts practice, spoke with the publication about the firm’s success. ...


03.29.17

Medicaid Expansion Funding Has Become Critical for States

Bloomberg BNA quoted Manatt’s Jocelyn Guyer, a managing director with Manatt Health, in an article about the future of Medicaid as it faces a significant overhaul. After House GOP leaders pulled from consideration the American Health Care Act, Medicaid will no longer see the planned $880 ...


03.29.17

Medicaid: Too Important to Unravel

Bloomberg BNA quoted Manatt’s Jocelyn Guyer, a managing director with Manatt Health, in an article about the future of the Medicaid program under the current administration.


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 ...