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04.26.22

Manatt Advises HARTBEAT on Formation and $100M Financing

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen advised HARTBEAT on the formation of the company and represented HARTBEAT in its $100 million capital raise led by private equity firm Abry Partners.HARTBEAT is a global, multi-platform media company resulting from the merger of Kevin ...


04.20.22

Jacobs Named Top Intellectual Property Lawyer by Daily Journal

Leader of Manatt’s Entertainment Litigation practice Robert Jacobs was named to Daily Journal’s 2022 Top Intellectual Property Lawyers list. This list recognizes California’s leading lawyers handling intellectual property and patent litigation ...


04.20.22

Six Manatt Attorneys Recognized on Variety’s 2022 Legal Impact Report

Six Manatt attorneys were named in Variety’s 2022 Legal Impact Report, including Manatt Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley and Manatt Entertainment Partners Gary Gilbert, Eric Custer, Monika Tashman, Chris Chatham and Sophia Yen. This list honors leading showbiz lawyers who consistently get ...


03.29.22

Custer Quoted in Reuters on Representation of Beach Boy Wilson in Royalties Dispute

Eric Custer was quoted in a Reuters article about a dispute over music royalties in which Custer represents Beach Boy front man Brian Wilson.  


03.26.22

Six Manatt Attorneys Recognized Among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Jordan Bromley, the Firm’s Entertainment Litigation practice Leader Robert Jacobs, Manatt Entertainment Senior Partner Lee Phillips and Manatt Entertainment Partners Monika Tashman, Eric Custer and Gary Gilbert were named to Billboard’s 2022 ...


03.24.22

Tashman Featured in Songtrust Spotlight

Manatt Entertainment Partner Monika Tashman was featured in Songtrust’s Q&A Spotlight article, where she discussed the evolution of her career as one of the industry’s leading advisers and dealmakers, explaining her philosophy as an entertainment lawyer, her motivations and ...


03.18.22

Jacobs Featured in Multiple Publications for Marshmello Win

Robert Jacobs was featured in Billboard and Daily Journalfor his work leading the Manatt team that successfully obtained summary judgment for client Marshmello in defeating a copyright infringement lawsuit. 


02.10.22

Manatt Represents Metaverse Development Studio Melon, Inc., in NFL Roblox Launch

Manatt represented Melon, Inc. in the creation of NFL Tycoon, a new Roblox experience developed in partnership with the National Football League that will engage fans in interactive NFL-themed gameplay and offer a virtual hangout destination with activations tied to League events.


01.27.22

Bach Featured in Various Publications on Arrival to Firm

Manatt Entertainment Partner Nathaniel Bach was featured in The American Lawyer surrounding his arrival to the Firm’s Los Angeles office. When discussing his move, Bach said joining Manatt “is a natural fit to keep growing my practice, especially at a time when the explosion of content ...


01.27.22

Manatt Adds Experienced Litigator in Los Angeles to Growing Entertainment Group

Nathaniel Bach’s vast entertainment litigation experience and deep industry knowledge will prove invaluable for clients navigating the rapidly evolving entertainment landscapeManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that ...