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02.21.18

Do ‘Gag Rules’ Help or Hinder Sexual Assault Investigations?

Manatt’s Deborah Kelly, a partner in the firm’s employment and labor practice, was quoted by Law.com for an article featuring highlights in the employment law industry.Kelly explained that contrary to what people might conclude from recent coverage of sexual harassment complaints, a gag ...


02.20.18

U.S. to Pay Hahm, Levand $30.2M for Land Seized in Mojave Desert

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s successful representation, led by partner Edward Burg, of Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. in their eminent domain lawsuit against the United States. A federal jury verdict in the U.S. District Court of California found that the ...


02.19.18

Does the Timing of Kushner’s Negotiations Matter?

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed live on CNN Tonight to discuss Robert Mueller’s investigation into potential Russia collusion and Jared Kushner’s business decisions during the Trump administration’s ...


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

Manatt Triumphs in Eminent Domain Lawsuit Against the United States

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, litigators, led by partner Edward G. Burg at trial, secured a victory for Hahm International Inc. and Levand Steel & Supply Corp. on Feb. 15 in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against the United States.


02.10.18

Arrest of Star Percoco Witness Could Hurt Prosecution

Manatt’s Richard Hartunian, a partner in the firm’s corporate investigations and white collar defense practice, was quoted by the Times Union for an article on the arrest of former lobbyist and Albany insider Todd Howe.Howe, the publication notes, is the star witness in former Gov. ...


02.06.18

How Will President Trump Provide Info to Mueller Investigation?

CNN Tonight’s Don Lemon interviewed Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, on whether President Trump will testify before special prosecutor Robert Mueller.Quinn explained that while it is likely that Trump will provide information to the ...


02.02.18

Anonymous Instagram Account Exposes Alleged Predators

Manatt’s Jesse Brody, a partner in the firm’s advertising, marketing and media practice, was interviewed by Ad Age for an article on an anonymous Instagram account that is aimed at exposing advertising executives who have engaged in sexual harassment.


02.01.18

Cooke Ranked Among World's Top IP Attorneys by WTR 1000

Manatt’s Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice, was ranked by the World Trademark Review as one of the top IP attorneys in the world. This marks Cooke’s sixth consecutive year on World Trademark Review’s prestigious ranking of the leaders in ...


01.31.18

Mueller Investigation Comes Down to Identifying Patterns

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed live on CNN Tonight, where he shared insights on the status of Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump administration.Quinn explained that the administration’s individual ...