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08.15.16

67 Manatt Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America for 2017

Best Lawyers has named 67 Manatt attorneys among its 2017 Best Lawyers in America. The annual list of leading lawyers is based on a rigorous national peer-review survey involving more than five million evaluations.Three of the firm’s partners were named “Lawyer of the Year” in ...


01.21.16

VW Faces up to $18B for Cheating Emissions

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources practice, for an article on the penalties that Volkswagen AG faces for its cheating emissions scandal. In addition to numerous civil suits, Volkswagen faces up to $18 billion in ...


01.04.16

Stakes Are High in DOJ's VW Complaint

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources practice, for an article on the U.S. Department of Justice's civil suit against Volkswagen over an alleged auto emissions cheating scheme. Although the suit leaves the door open for ...


08.17.15

Best Lawyers in America Includes 67 Manatt Attorneys for 2016

Best Lawyers has named 67 Manatt attorneys among its 2016 Best Lawyers in America. The annual list of leading lawyers is based on a rigorous national peer-review survey involving more than five million evaluations.In addition, four firm partners were honored as “Lawyer of the Year” ...


04.08.15

Challenges of Development Projects on Tribal Lands

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on the unique challenges associated with getting energy development projects up and running on tribal lands.Law360 reports that energy development on tribal lands is ...


03.23.15

Industry Groups Challenge OR's Clean Fuels Program

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on how a trio of energy and transportation industry groups are seeking to block Oregon's recently enacted low-carbon fuel standard.Law360 reports that Oregon ...


11.29.14

LA Times Quotes Manatt Division Chair on California's Fracking Regulations

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on San Benito County's growing movement to ban hydraulic fracturing via local voter initiatives.The Los Angeles Times reports that fracking ...


11.07.14

Manatt Division Chair Quoted by Law360 on California Fracking Bans

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on the growing list of California localities outlawing hydraulic fracturing.As reported by Law360, voters in Mendocino and San Benito counties passed proposals ...


11.05.14

E&E News Quotes Manatt Division Chair on Lawsuits Against Denton's Fracking Ban

E&E News interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on the lawsuits that were filed hours after voters approved a ban on hydraulic fracturing in Denton, Texas.E&E News reports that a state official and a ...


10.31.14

Law360 Interviews Manatt Division Chair on Denton, Texas, Fracking Ban Initiative

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Craig Moyer, chair of the firm's Land, Environment and Natural Resources division, for an article on the eight state and city ballot initiatives that could have significant nationwide implications, should they pass or fail.Law360 reports the voters in Denton, ...