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04.04.18

Hollywood Reporter Names Phillips and Gatti 2018 ‘Power Lawyers’

Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips and partners Lindsay Conner and John Gatti were named 2018 “Power Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter. This prestigious annual list recognizes Hollywood’s top 100 lawyers who are behind the deals and trials shaping the industry. Now in its ...


04.03.18

Amid Streaming Profit Uncertainty, Spotify Announces IPO

Manatt’s Jordan Bromley, a partner in the firm’s music practice, was quoted by CNET for an article on Spotify’s upcoming initial public offering.While Spotify competes for paying subscribers with other similar streaming services, it was the first—and the biggest—to ...


03.31.18

How Streams Become Dollars for Musicians on Spotify

The New York Times cited data provided by Manatt’s Jordan Bromley, a partner in the firm’s music practice, and associate Nicole Sollberger for an article on Spotify’s upcoming initial public offering.Bromley and Sollberger provided information for an infographic that depicts how ...


03.22.18

‘Blurred Lines’ Ruling Affirmed

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on the Ninth Circuit’s affirmation of a verdict that found Pharrell Williams’ and Robin Thicke’s song “Blurred ...


03.12.18

Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony Signs With Larry Rudolph

As reported by Variety, Manatt’s Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, represented Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke in her recent signing as a solo artist with Maverick/ReignDeer Entertainment.Brooke will be represented by Larry Rudolph, who also represents Fifth ...


02.16.18

Kanye West, Lloyd’s of London Reach Settlement

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on the settlement between Kanye West and Lloyd’s of London.The lawsuit, as noted by the publication, was over the insurer’s ...


02.16.18

Capitol Christian Music Group Signs Idol’s Danny Gokey

Music Row covered Manatt’s representation of former American Idol star Danny Gokey in his agreement with Capitol Christian Music Group. Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Joseph Anderson, an attorney in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, represented ...


12.11.17

Ninth Circuit Skeptical in Copyright Claim Against Jay-Z

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, for an article on the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ skepticism in a copyright claim against the music artist Jay-Z. Osama Fahmy sued Jay-Z and ...


12.08.17

Songs Music Publishing Sells High-Profile Catalog to Kobalt

Music Week covered Manatt’s representation of Kobalt Music Group in the company’s acquisition of Songs Music Publishing’s catalog. Manatt’s Jeff Biederman, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Michael Rexford, counsel in the firm’s entertainment and media ...


12.01.17

Legendary Smokey Robinson Signs With APA Agency

As reported by Variety, Manatt’s Eric Custer, a partner in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, advised Smokey Robinson in his recent signing with APA Agency, one of the largest diversified talent agencies in Los Angeles. APA will represent Robinson across all services ...