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Manatt Represents A.G.P. in Chromocell Therapeutics Corp. $6.6M IPO

A Manatt team led by Capital Markets Partner Thomas J. Poletti represented Alliance Global Partners (A.G.P.) as the underwriter for Chromocell Therapeutics Corp.@s initial public offering (IPO), which raised $6.6 million. Chromocell Therapeutics, a company based in New Jersey, develops and sells non-opioid and non-addictive treatments for pain and other related medical conditions. Their IPO...

Manatt Represents Ennov in Acquisition of Calyx’s Enterprise Technology Division

A Manatt team, led by Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Partners Richard G.J. McDerby and Michel C. Narganes, along with Corporate and Finance Associate Adriana M. Bass, represented Ennov SAS in their acquisition of the...

Governor Newsom Proposes FY 2023–24 Budget

Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his fifth January budget proposal, which would authorize $223.6 billion in general fund spending, a 3.6% decrease from current-year spending.

Manatt Advances 19 Legal and Consulting Professionals Across Practices Nationwide

Manatt, Phelps @ Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today the advancement of 19 professionals, effective January 1, 2023@nine attorneys to equity partnership, one consultant to senior managing director, four attorneys to partnership, four consultants to managing directors and one attorney to counsel. These elevations illustrate the power of...

Health Care Providers’ Role in Energy Conservation and Sustainability: A Guide to Driving Change

Health care leaders are operating in an environment of seismic change.

Navigating the Virtual Care Explosion: Mapping the Shifting Policy, Payment and Strategy Landscape

By March of this year, more than 61% of Americans had experienced a telehealth visit—and almost 88% want to continue using telehealth for nonurgent consultations, even after the pandemic passes, according to findings reported in Healthcare Finance.

Manatt Advises HARTBEAT on Formation and $100M Financing

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen advised HARTBEAT on the formation of the company and represented HARTBEAT in its $100 million capital raise led by private equity firm Abry Partners.HARTBEAT is a global, multi-platform media company resulting from the merger of Kevin Hart@s comedy brand Laugh Out Loud and film and television studio HartBeat Productions. The core Manatt deal...

Analysis of SEC’s and California Legislature’s Proposed Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Mandates

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new disclosure requirement relating to registered companies’ climate-related information.

Manatt Represents Vectura Group in Its $11M Pre-Merger Financing With EnBiotix

Manatt represented Vectura Group, a British pharmaceutical company focused on inhaled therapeutics, in its $11 million pre-merger convertible note financing with EnBiotix, a late-clinical stage rare disease biotechnology company focused on chronic respiratory disorders.

Manatt Announces the Advancement of 14 Professionals Across Various Practices Nationwide

Manatt, Phelps @ Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today the advancement of 14 professionals, including 12 attorneys to partnership and the elevation of one consultant to managing director and one associate to counsel. All promotions are effective January 1, 2022.@These 14 professionals reflect the hustle, drive and collaboration that make...