In The News

08.17.15

Four Partners Named Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers

Berger, Hori, Marshall and Parcher Honored as Standouts for 2016.Manatt partners Michael M. Berger, Susan K. Hori, Ellen R. Marshall, and L. Peter Parcher have been named "Lawyers of the Year" for 2016 by Best Lawyers in America. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated ...


05.11.15

CA’s Rees-Levering Act Requirements for Repossession Notices

The Daily Journal interviewed Manatt's Ellen Marshall, a partner in the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on the rising popularity of a decades-old California state law imposing strict disclosure requirements on auto lenders after repossessing a vehicle. ...


03.27.15

SEC Is Ready to Update Reg A

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on how the Securities and Exchange Commission's update to an obscure 1930s rule opens up new avenues for alternative online lenders and community banks to raise ...


03.11.15

BancAlliance, Lender Club Form Strategic Partnership

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on two recent deals between community bank groups and marketplace lenders.American Banker reports that BancAlliance and Lending Club announced a co-branded partnership in early ...


02.10.15

American Banker Interviews Miller on Dural's Uncertain Future

American Banker interviewed Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, for an article on Doral Financial's increasingly cloudy future.As reported by American Banker, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. recently hit Doral with a prompt ...


02.03.15

Capital Markets, Financial Services Capabilities Expanded in NY

Manatt announced today that Brian S. Korn has joined the firm’s Corporate and Finance practice as a partner in its New York office.


01.08.15

Financial Services Firms Face Added Pressure

Advertising Age interviewed Manatt's Donna Wilson, co-chair of the firm's Privacy and Data Security practice, for an article on the increasing pressure that data companies are placing on outside vendors.Advertising Age reports that this year guarantees to bring a surge in the use of ...


11.03.14

U.S. News Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers have released the 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings, with Manatt scoring seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the fifth edition. In addition, the firm has been named "Law Firm of the Year" in Advertising ...


10.20.14

LABJ Interviews Manatt Division Chair on Coalition's Efforts to Increase Lending in Low-Income Commu

The Los Angeles Business Journal interviewed Manatt's Gordon Bava, chair of the firm's Business, Finance and Tax division, for an article on an activist group that is pushing banks to do more lending in low-income neighborhoods.The Los Angeles Business Journal reports that the California ...


10.14.14

Manatt Financial Services Co-Chair Interviewed on Doral's Situation in Puerto Rico

Manatt's Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm's Financial Services and Banking practice, was interviewed by American Banker for an article on Doral Financial's uncertain future in San Juan, Puerto Rico, despite prevailing in a legal dispute over a $230 million tax refund.American Banker ...