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10.27.15

SEC Set to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the long-awaited rules that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to finalize, allowing small companies to raise money through crowdfunding.Law360 reports that attorneys ...


10.26.15

Healthcare.gov Gets a Makeover

The New York Times interviewed Manatt's Jocelyn Guyer, a director with Manatt Health Solutions, for an article on the newly remodeled version of HealthCare.gov. Entering the health act's third open enrollment season, the site offers consumers a relatively easy way to renew coverage and ...


10.26.15

Third Circuit Endorses FCC's 'Autodialer' Definition

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Christine Reilly, co-chair of the firm's TCPA Compliance and Class Action Defense practice, for an article on the Third Circuit's endorsement of the Federal Communications Commission's broad definition of "autodialer."Law360 reports that the ...


10.22.15

Infringement Suit Against Jay Z Dismissed

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Manatt's Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media practice, for an article on the lawsuit filed in 2007 against rappers Jay Z and Timbaland that accused them of using elements of a 1957 song by an Egyptian composer without permission. A ...


10.22.15

Jay Z's "Big Pimpin'" Hit Is Off the Hook

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, for an article on the ruling that ends eight years of complex litigation over whether the 1999 Jay Z hit Big Pimpin' infringed on the rights of an Egyptian song it ...


10.19.15

Verdict: Musical Building Blocks Cannot Be Owned

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm's Entertainment and Media Litigation practice, for an article on the long-running copyright infringement case brought by the heir of an Egyptian composer against artist Jay Z and producer Timbaland. The case alleges ...


10.19.15

Listed Among Top National Lobbying, Public Policy Firms

Manatt has been recognized by The National Law Journal as a law firm with one of Washington, D.C.'s top-earning lobbying practices. On Oct. 19, the publication released its 2015 "Influence 50" list, with Manatt jumping to the No. 10 spot from No. 44 in 2014. The Influence 50 is ...


10.09.15

ACA Provision Expands "Small Group" Definition

Inside Health Insurance Exchanges interviewed Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health Solutions, for an article on the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employers Act that was recently enacted by President Obama. The legislation changes a provision of the Affordable Care Act ...


10.07.15

Hitachi Agrees to Settle FCPA Claims for $19M

The FCPA Report interviewed Manatt's Jacqueline Wolff, co-chair of the firm's Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense practice, for an article on Hitachi's settlement with the SEC. The Japanese conglomerate has agreed to pay $19 million to resolve the SEC's claims that it ...


10.06.15

DOJ Likely to Cast Wide Net in VW Scandal

Compliance Week interviewed Manatt's John Libby, co-chair of the firm's Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense practice, for an article on how the U.S. Department of Justice is likely to respond to the Volkswagen scandal after having recently promised to prosecute individuals ...