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04.14.14

Manatt Continues Expansion of Capital Markets Practice

Katherine Blair Brings Extensive Corporate, Securities, M&A and Governance Experience to Los Angeles OfficeManatt announced today that Katherine J. Blair has joined the firm's Capital Markets practice as a partner in its Los Angeles office. Previously a partner at K&L Gates LLP, Blair ...


04.14.14

Manatt's New York City Government Practice Ranked as Top 10 Lobbyist of 2013

Each year, the Lobbying Bureau of the Office of the City Clerk expands its analysis of available data and compiles a report based on various trends in lobbying. For the third consecutive year, Manatt's New York City Government practice earned a spot on their list of the top 10 lobbying firms in ...


04.14.14

Manatt's New York State Government Group Ranked as Top Ten Lobbying Firm of 2013

The Joint Commission on Public Ethics recently released its 2013 annual report that highlights State and local lobbying efforts. For the first time, Manatt's New York State Government practice group earned a spot on its list of top 10 lobbyists in the empire state. The report also shows that a ...


04.14.14

Manatt Appellate Co-Chair Michael Berger to be Honored with 2014 Brigham-Kanner Prize from William &

Manatt's Michael Berger, co-chair of the firm's Appellate practice, will receive the prestigious 2014 Brigham-Kanner Prize from William & Mary Law School to honor his property rights work. The prize will be presented at William & Mary Property Right Project's 11th annual ...


04.13.14

Associated Press Talks to Deborah Bachrach on Pennsylvania's Medicaid Expansion Plan

The Associated Press interviewed Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare practice, on the possible outcome of Pennsylvania's Medicaid expansion proposal that was submitted to the federal government in February.The Associated Press reports that negotiations are ...


04.11.14

Politico Turns to Joel Ario on Sebelius' HHS Resignation

Politico interviewed Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article about the challenges that the Obama administration's new nominee to lead the Department of Health Human Services is likely to face.Politico reports that nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell will face ...


04.11.14

Modern Healthcare Quotes Joel Ario on Sebelius' Legacy

Modern Healthcare quoted Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, on the legacy that HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will leave behind.Modern Healthcare reports that President Obama recently announced the resignation of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and announced her ...


04.07.14

Chambers USA Names Manatt's Healthcare Practice a 2014 Awards for Excellence Finalist

Manatt's national Healthcare practice has been named a finalist for the Chambers USA 2014 Awards for Excellence. The awards honor outstanding law firms and lawyers across the United States, reflecting preeminence in key practice areas and notable achievements over the past 12 months, including ...


04.06.14

Deborah Bachrach Quoted on Medicaid as a Block Grant

Manatt's Deborah Bachrach, a partner in the firm's Healthcare practice, spoke to Vox about the push by Republicans to turn Medicaid into a "block grant."Vox reports that turning Medicaid into a block grant simply means handing control of the program—and the funding for ...


04.04.14

Bloomberg TV Interviews Joel Ario on Demographics of Late Obamacare Enrollees

In a broadcast interview on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance," Manatt's Joel Ario, a managing director with Manatt Health, discussed how likely it was that the late sign-ups on the federal exchange were young, healthy people.When asked if the late sign-ups were the ...