Articles

11.01.21

Disclosure of Investigations: Whether and When for Public Companies

In an article for Law Journal Newsletters' Business Crimes Bulletin, Manatt Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense Partners Jacqueline Wolff and Karin Bell consider whether and when public companies should disclose internal and government investigations. Citing recent SEC ...


10.25.21

5 Policy Changes to Prevent Another Surfside Tragedy

Manatt Real Estate Leader Michael Polentz and Senior Advisor Daniel Abram authored an article for Law360 discussing five policy changes that will likely arise as a result of the Surfside tragedy in June 2020 to help ensure such a catastrophe never happens again. In particular, the authors highlight ...


10.23.21

Seven Keys to Authentically Investing in Diverse Start-ups

In his latest Entrepreneur column, Manatt Digital and Technology Managing Director Kalon Gutierrez co-wrote with Partner Rustin Brown about how institutions, investors and entrepreneurs can “effectively ignite the fire of a burgeoning economy with diversity, equity and ...


10.22.21

Congressional Paralysis Equals Regulatory Whiplash

Manatt land use Partner David Smith authored an article for Daily Journal on the regulatory cycle between presidential administrations and its impact on environmental regulation. In particular, Smith noted that the use of executive orders to build environmental protection regulations results in ...


10.19.21

What FTC's 'Penalty Offense Notices' Mean For Companies

Manatt Financial Services Counsel Joseph Reilly and Special Counsel Jonathan Joshua as well as consumer financial services practice Leader Richard Gottlieb authored an article for Law360 on the Federal Trade Commission's recent issuance of “notices of penalty offenses” to several ...


09.29.21

‘Too Big to Fail’ — The Sequel

Michael Berger authored a column for Daily Journal, which examining the “too big to fail” theory from the 2007-2009 financial crisis, and stressed the significance of takings cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this term.


09.07.21

Titanic, Hindenburg, DIY Appeals

In his latest ‘Exceptionally Appealing’ column for Daily Journal, appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz discussed self-representation in court, specifically on appeal. “In the federal courts, the right of self-representation has been protected by statute since the beginnings of our ...


09.01.21

What to Know About Ill. Student ‘Know Before You Owe’ Law

Manatt Special Counsel Jonathan Joshua, Partner Bryan Schneider and Associate Madelaine Newcomb co-authored an article for Law360 on the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, which was signed into law on August 26 and is expected to pose significant compliance challenges for institutions ...


08.25.21

A Smorgasbord of Rental Takings Cases

Manatt appellate Senior Counsel Michael Berger authored an article for Daily Journal on Congress not extending a moratorium on evictions of residential tenants who had ceased paying rent amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent legal implications. Berger noted that the “Congressional ...


08.16.21

Key Funding Opportunities In Senate Infrastructure Bill

Steven Polan, June DeHart and David McGrath co-authored a Law360 article on President Biden announcing his support for a $1.2 trillion bipartisan framework for investing in U.S. infrastructure over an eight-year period.