In The News

05.14.18

Disney’s Lawsuit Against Redbox Continues

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was interviewed by the Daily Journal for an article on the legal battle between Redbox LLC and Disney.


05.03.18

Manatt Practices Rank in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers USA announced that it has ranked nine Manatt practices and 23 lawyers in its 2018 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a recognized practitioner in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


04.27.18

Cosby’s Legal Team Prepares to Appeal Guilty Verdict

Manatt’s Kenneth Julian, co-chair of the firm’s corporate investigations and white collar defense practice , was interviewed by the Daily Journal for an article on Bill Cosby’s anticipated appeal.Julian told the publication that jurors heard “an outrageous amount of ...


04.18.18

Cooke, Jacobs Recognized Among Top IP Lawyers in California

Manatt’s Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice, and Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, were named two of the top intellectual property lawyers in 2018 by the Daily Journal.


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 ...


03.29.18

Star of ‘Super Size Me’ Faces Contract Breach Lawsuit

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 a recent lawsuit involving “Super Size Me” star Morgan Spurlock.The publication noted that Spurlock confessed to sexual ...


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 ...


03.06.18

What Hollywood ‘Inclusion Riders’ Need to Be Effective

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, media and sports litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article that discussed “inclusion riders” and how they could impact the entertainment industry.


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 ...


12.28.17

Sports Law Trends in 2017

The Daily Journal quoted Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, in an article highlighting the politicization of sports law over the course of 2017. While sports law may not have been influential in 2017, the publication ...