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01.29.21

Manatt Announces New Class of First-Year Associates, Consultants and Managers

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, is pleased to announce that 16 professionals have joined the firm as part of its new class of first-year associates,* consultants and managers.The following first-year associates have joined the ...


01.29.21

Manatt Represents Subnation Media in Acquisition of Equity Interest in XTRA Gaming

Members of Manatt’s digital and technology transactions team represented Subnation Media, a games and esports media holding company, in its acquisition of equity interest in the prominent North American Fortnite esports team XTRA Gaming.As a result of the deal, Subnation will lead ...


01.28.21

Blum Named a Rookie of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

Manatt litigation partner Ronald Blum was named a “Rookie of the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City during its 2021 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. This award is presented annually to adult mentors (Bigs) in recognition of their dedication and commitment to mentees ...


01.27.21

Cooke, De la Cruz Once Again Named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Minority Attorneys List

Leader of Manatt’s intellectual property protection and enforcement practice Michelle Cooke and leader of the firm’s land use practice Victor De la Cruz were once again recognized on Los Angeles Business Journal’s Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys list. This year’s ...


01.19.21

Wilson Quoted in Law360 on How GCs Can Prepare for Policy Changes Under the New Administration

Manatt’s CEO and managing partner Donna Wilson spoke with Law360 about how general counsel can prepare for policy changes under the Biden administration. In the article, Wilson noted that corporate legal decision makers should anticipate more regulation and scrutiny from the federal ...


01.19.21

Bernstein Recognized on City & State’s Health Power 100 List

Manatt Health leader Bill Bernstein was named on City & State’s 2021 Health Power 100 list, which annually recognizes leading healthcare professionals in New York. This year, City & State particularly highlighted individuals helping the state navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.In his ...


01.15.21

Manatt Secures Judgment for Tracy Chapman in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

A Manatt team successfully secured a $450,000 judgment on behalf of iconic songwriter and recording artist Tracy Chapman in her copyright infringement suit against well-known rapper Nicki Minaj. On January 15, 2021, Judge Phillips of the United States District Court entered judgment in favor of ...


01.15.21

Frohlich Quoted in The New York Times Discussing the Rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Manatt Health managing director Jonah Frohlich spoke with The New York Times about challenges county public health departments are facing as they rollout their COVID-19 vaccination plans in California. In particular, Frohlich noted that many health departments are working with outdated information ...


01.11.21

Manatt Closes $50 Million Secured Revolving Credit Facility of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

Members of Manatt’s cannabis and CBD team represented a group of lenders in providing a $50 million, three-year secured revolving credit facility to Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading medical and wellness cannabis operator in the United States. The secured credit facility has a maturity date ...


01.08.21

Manatt Adds Prominent Tech Consultants and New Media Partner to Its Deep Fintech and Digital and Tec

Jennifer Millard, Kalon Gutierrez and Farnaz Alemi bring extensive consulting experience to firm’s hybridized Digital and Technology group Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that managing directors Jennifer Millard ...