State leaders seeking to understand the drivers of health care costs and their impact on residents can leverage a growing number of available data sources—with information on state-level health care costs and affordability—that can complement their own datasets.

Many states are actively working to make changes to their systems to enable ex parte renewals at the individual level and implement mitigation strategies to ensure eligible Medicaid and CHIP enrollees retain coverage until those system changes are complete.

Governor Kathy Hochul has released new cybersecurity requirements for hospitals in New York, requiring that they implement minimum cybersecurity controls to safeguard protected health information and avoid delays in care as a result of cybersecurity events.

On November 15, 2023 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking information and input from communications-focused industries on how the FCC should respond to the rapid proliferation of AI technologies.  

Beginning in January 2024, many small businesses and family investment companies will be required to report ownership and management information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

On November 22, the FCC issued a Second Report and Order with sweeping implications for the lead generation industry.

In an article for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Partner Benjamin Shatz and Litigation Associate Patrice Ruane provided a roundup of some of the most interesting and unique appellate procedure cases of 2023. They discussed various 9th Circuit decisions, including cases addressing appellate ...

Manatt Energy and Environment Partner David Smith wrote an article for Law360 about attention on net-zero pledges—including California’s adoption of GHG disclosure mandates, numerous federal agencies establishing fraud enforcement efforts and media attention—may portend a growing, ...

Manatt Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley wrote an article for Billboard on how the sale of music licensing giant BMI’s interests may affect songwriters.  Since the announcement of BMI’s sale to a shareholder group assembled by private equity firm New Mountain Capital, ...

In his latest column for Daily Journal, Manatt Appellate Senior Counsel Michael Berger discussed the Supreme Court’s “polestar” case, Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York City, and the challenges it presents to the interpretation and application of governmental takings ...

Manatt's Fintech practice was ranked by Chambers in its 2023 FinTech Legal USA Guide in the Payments & Lending, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency and broader FinTech Legal categories. In the Firm’s profile, Chambers noted Manatt’s understanding of financial services regulations, ...

Manatt Partner Nathaniel Bach and Associates Marina Shvarts and Thomas Worger filed an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court over whether laws intended to restrict content moderation efforts of social media platforms comply with the First Amendment.   The brief ...

Manatt was named to City & State’s 2023 list of the Top 50 Lobbyists in New York State, which recognizes firms leading the way in total lobbying compensation across the state.The Firm’s profile, which featured Partners James Walsh and Meghan McNamara and Senior Advisor Julia ...

Manatt is proud to once again be recognized on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, which showcases how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQIA+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad.The 1,384 participating U.S. businesses that participated this ...

Manatt Health Director Alex Morin will speak on a webinar titled, “Clinical Trials: Why They Matter and How to Make Them More Accessible,” with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on December 6, 2023.

Manatt Energy and Environment Partner and Leader Matthew D. Williamson will moderate a panel titled “Challenges for Energy & Natural Resources in California,” at the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law-Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) 2023 Institute for Corporate ...

Manatt Real Estate Partner Ted Hunter will moderate a panel titled “Unearthing Opportunities Amid a Recession” at Markets Group’s Real Estate Global Forum in New York on December 5, 2023.

Manatt Consumer Financial Services Practice Leader Scott Pearson and Manatt Fintech practice and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practice Leader Brian Korn will be participating in panel sessions at this year’s Innovations in Lending, Alternative Financing, Fintech & Private Credit Summit 2023 hosted ...