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Manatt Honored by Pro Bono Institute for Groundbreaking Holocaust Survivors Initiative

November 13, 2009 – Manatt earned the Pro Bono Institute (PBI) 2009 Corporate Pro Bono Partner Award for the firm’s vision, leadership, and support of the groundbreaking Holocaust Survivors Justice Network.  The award, which was also given to corporate partner Aetna and Justice Network cofounder Bet Tzedek Legal Services, was presented on November 12 at the PBI Annual Gala in New York.  Read more 


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Reichwald Talks to Associated Press About Impact of CIT Bankruptcy

November 2, 2009 - In the wake of the Nov. 1 bankruptcy filing by key lender CIT Group, Inc., the Associated Press looked to Hal Reichwald, Manatt’s Banking and Specialty Finance practice group co-chair, for analysis of the aftershocks to the nation’s troubled economy.  CIT provides credit to thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, and is a critical part of the flow of capital in the retail sector. Read more  

 


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Sponsored Social Media, Now Regulated

October 30, 2009 - The Federal Trade Commission recently released its highly anticipated Guides on Testimonials and Endorsements. Simply put, blogging is now a regulated industry.  Although the FTC has attempted, in recent days, to soften the blow of this news, and to explain the Guides' consequences, it would be a mistake to examine the Guides in isolation. Read more   


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Manatt Earns Top Marks in 2010 Corporate Equality Index

Manatt earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.  Manatt joins the ranks of 305 other major U.S. businesses that get top marks for their treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees and consumers.  Read more


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Manatt Named a 2009 Best Law Firm For Women By Working Mother Magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers

Manatt was named a 2009 “Best Law Firm for Women” by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers.  Working Mother honored Manatt for “continued attention to work/life and women’s issues and commitment to increased use of flex-time, reduced-hour and other family-friendly policies to ensure the future success of the profession.”  Read more 

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Manatt to Sponsor WOMMA Summit 2009 - November 18-21

Manatt will sponsor the WOMMA Summit 2009 to be held on November 18-20, 2009 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More 


Manatt to Sponsor 2009 Institute for corporate counsel - December 1

Manatt is proud to sponsor the 2009 Institute for Corporate Counsel to be held on December 1, 2009 at the Jonathan Club.  Read more 


Manatt to Sponsor dealmaker strategy series - December 3

Manatt is a sponsor for the next installment of the Dealmaker Strategy Series, "Investor Outlook 2010: Startup Funding forecast from Angels and VCs". This event will be held at Manatt's San Francisco office.  Read more  


Manatt to Sponsor dealmaker strategy series - December 10

Manatt is a sponsor for the next installment of the Dealmaker Strategy Series, "Investor Outlook 2010: Startup Funding forecast from Angels and VCs". This event will be held at Manatt's Los Angeles office.  Read more