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10.27.22

Manatt Files Amicus Brief in State Election Laws Case Before the Supreme Court

A Manatt team led by Nathaniel Bach and including Matthew Bruno and Tina Lapsia filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper on behalf of and in collaboration with leading election-law expert UCLA Law Professor Richard L. Hasen. Manatt's and Hasen’s brief ...


10.26.22

Manatt Recognizes 20 Pro Bono Champions on Its Annual Pro Bono High Honor Roll

Manatt is proud to highlight 20 professionals across its various practices on its second annual Pro Bono High Honor Roll. This year’s list recognizes professionals who have displayed an extraordinary dedication to helping the Firm build the Pro Bono Practice of the Future.This year’s ...


10.25.22

Manatt Secures Settlement in Pro Bono Class Action Lawsuit For Prison Health and Safety

In one of the most successful impact litigation cases brought against a federal prison for its systemic failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Manatt team led by Naeun Rim and including David Boyadzhyan and C. Ryan Fisher obtained final approval of a settlement in a pro bono class action ...


10.25.22

Chatham Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter on Talent Becoming Entertainment Moguls

Manatt Entertainment Partner Christopher Chatham was quoted in The Hollywood Reporter discussing how talent in traditional movie and television spaces are finding immense success in becoming business owners and investors.  “This is the future,” Chatham said. “The talent ...


10.25.22

Straw Quoted in InsideHealthPolicy on the Family Glitch Rule

Manatt Health Senior Advisor Tara Straw spoke with InsideHealthPolicy about how CMS is implementing and informing consumers about the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage opportunities after the administration finalized a rule fixing the “family glitch.” The article explained how ...


10.24.22

Manatt Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2022

Manatt is proud to celebrate National Pro Bono Week 2022 and continue its deep commitment to ensuring that everyone retains the liberties and protections to which they are legally entitled. In just this past year, the entire Manatt community—including attorneys, consultants and business ...


10.24.22

Manatt Secures Appellate Victory for Dignity Health in Anti-SLAPP Motion

Manatt secured an important victory for its client Dignity Health, a California-based nonprofit hospital system, on October 18, when the California Court of Appeal affirmed dismissal of a physician’s damages complaint against Dignity under the anti-SLAPP statute.


10.21.22

Burlingame Quoted in Bloomberg Tax on IRS Housing Tax Credit Final Rules

Manatt Impact Investing and Community Development Partner Corenia Burlingame was quoted in a Bloomberg Tax article about how finalized housing tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service could boost investor interest. Prior to these rules being finalized, financial, corporate and insurance ...


10.20.22

Pearson Quoted in American Banker on CFPB Court of Appeals Decision

Manatt Partner and Leader of Consumer Financial Services Practice Scott Pearson was quoted in American Banker about a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that could have broad implications, potentially opening the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s past rules and ...


10.19.22

Manatt Represents Next Century Spirits in Partnership With Seth MacFarlane for Bear Fight American S

A Manatt team led by Manatt Entertainment Partner Chris Chatham represented Next Century Spirits LLC, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based distillery, in establishing a partnership with writer, actor, director, producer and singer Seth MacFarlane for its recently launched Bear Fight American Single Malt ...