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02.10.23

Korn Quoted in Law360 Article About Evolving Crypto M&A Strategies

Manatt Fintech and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency practices Leader Brian Korn was quoted in a Law360 article about how the cryptocurrency industry continues to be volatile as investors seek more conservative strategies. Though the market for technology and info-tech business deals remains ...


02.08.23

Manatt Represents Skybound Entertainment in Mega Cat Studios Investment Deal

A Manatt team led by Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Partner Richard McDerby and including Associate Darren Bartlette successfully represented Skybound Entertainment in its investment in Mega Cat Studios, an independent video game development studio.


02.07.23

Manatt Represents Medicaid Health Plans of America in the Supreme Court

On January 6, 2023, Manatt attorneys filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Medicaid Health Plans of America in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petition for certiorari in Saint Anthony Hospital v. Eagleson.


02.07.23

Rochman Quoted in Healthcare Dive on Surprise Billing Lawsuit’s Impact on the Arbitration Process

Manatt Litigation Partner Harvey Rochman was quoted in Healthcare Dive about a Texas judge’s ruling against the federal government over its implementation of the ban on surprise medical bills.   In the article, Rochman noted that “the ruling will disrupt and, ...


02.07.23

Manatt Welcomes Back National Medicaid Regulatory and Policy Professional

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, today welcomed back Manatt Health Counsel Julia E. Smith in New York. Smith has an extensive background working with state Medicaid agencies and a wide range of health care stakeholders as they develop and implement Medicaid policy across the country. She brings ...


02.01.23

Manatt Announces Arrival of Partners Nick Bath and Bez Stern in Washington, D.C.

Manatt is excited to welcome Manatt Health Partner Nicholas (Nick) Bath Jr. and Consumer Protection and Advertising Partner Bezalel (Bez) Stern in Washington, D.C. Bath brings nearly two decades of experience in health care policy and further deepens Manatt Health’s position as a go-to ...


02.01.23

Manatt Adds Prominent Regulatory and Policy Authority to Leading Health Care Group in D.C.

Nick Bath’s sophisticated policy and strategy background deepens Manatt Health’s position as a go-to partner for health care stakeholders driving innovative change within the industryManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today ...


02.01.23

Manatt Expands Consumer Protection and Advertising Capabilities in D.C. With Accomplished Litigator

Bezalel Stern brings an established record of success representing clients in Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceedings and before the National Advertising Division (NAD) and the National Advertising Review Board (NARB)Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, ...


01.31.23

Sher Quoted in MM+M on FDA Orphan Drug Exclusivity System

Manatt Health Partner Rachel Sher was quoted in an MM+M article about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent action that has major implications for how FDA will award orphan drug exclusivity following an 11th Circuit ruling in Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Becerra. ...


01.29.23

Pearson Quoted in American Banker On Auto Finance Lawsuit Implications

Manatt Consumer Financial Services Leader Scott Pearson was quoted in American Banker about a new federal lawsuit against a subprime auto finance company that may have negative impacts going beyond auto finance.    At issue, in part, is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ...