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04.19.17

Microsoft Helps Cloud Customers With IP Protection

The World Intellectual Property Review interviewed Manatt’s Irah Donner, a partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice, for an article about Microsoft’s plans to use its patent portfolio to protect its Azure customers from litigation.The program will address concerns ...


04.19.17

Reduced Medicaid Funding Poses Risk to Vulnerable Mainers

WABI-TV interviewed Manatt’s Patricia Boozang, a senior managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about how Medicaid policy changes could impact the state of Maine.“If it results in reduced funding, given what an important program it is for those very vulnerable and high cost ...


04.19.17

Support for CSR Payments Is Nearly Universal

HealthLeaders Magazine interviewed Manatt’s Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about the impact that cutting cost-sharing reduction payments may have on insurers in the marketplace.There is nearly universal support for continuing the CSR payments among ...


04.18.17

Cuomo Policies Pose a Contrast to Trump Administration

State of Politics interviewed Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for an article about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest moves, contrasting his initiatives with those of the conservative Trump administration.“He saw that his ...


04.14.17

Hull Street Energy Acquires Maxim Power Assets

ABL Advisor covered Manatt’s representation of Hull Street Energy in its acquisition of Maxim Power Assets. Alan Noskow, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, led the team that represented Hull Street Energy in the deal.At the purchase price of $106 million, Hull ...


04.14.17

TCPA ‘Pick Off’ Defense Strategy Still Debated Nationwide

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Christine Reilly, co-chair of the firm’s TCPA compliance and class action defense practice, for an article about implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez.The court ruled that an unaccepted offer of full relief to individual ...


04.12.17

Daily Journal Features Laska in 40 Under 40 List

The Daily Journal recognized Manatt’s Joe Laska, a partner in the firm’s litigation practice, in this year’s list of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 in the state. He is one of only 20 lawyers in Northern California to be selected for the list, which also features 20 lawyers ...


04.12.17

UMG Secures Full Victory in Copyright Suit

Law360 covered Manatt’s win for UMG Recordings in a royalties battle over a Justin Timberlake song. Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, represented UMG in the copyright suit.Three members of the band Sly, Slick & Wicked had ...


04.12.17

“The People” Won in NY State Budget Negotiations

WCNY interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor with the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for a segment on New York state’s budget, minority leader Charles Schumer’s job performance and the politics surrounding the Syrian strike.When asked about who ...


04.11.17

Dignity Health Plays Supportive Role in Major Victory for CA Hospitals

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s role in a victory for California hospitals in the state Supreme Court. Barry Landsberg, a partner in the firm’s healthcare litigation practice, argued on behalf of Dignity Health, an amicus supporter of defendant Kindred Healthcare Inc. in the case ...