In The News

03.29.18

Star of ‘Super Size Me’ Faces Contract Breach Lawsuit

Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, was quoted by the Daily Journal for an article on a recent lawsuit involving “Super Size Me” star Morgan Spurlock.The publication noted that Spurlock confessed to sexual ...


03.12.18

Ally Brooke of Fifth Harmony Signs With Larry Rudolph

As reported by Variety, Manatt’s Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, represented Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke in her recent signing as a solo artist with Maverick/ReignDeer Entertainment.Brooke will be represented by Larry Rudolph, who also represents Fifth ...


02.16.18

Capitol Christian Music Group Signs Idol’s Danny Gokey

Music Row covered Manatt’s representation of former American Idol star Danny Gokey in his agreement with Capitol Christian Music Group. Gary Gilbert, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Joseph Anderson, an attorney in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, represented ...


02.02.18

Anonymous Instagram Account Exposes Alleged Predators

Manatt’s Jesse Brody, a partner in the firm’s advertising, marketing and media practice, was interviewed by Ad Age for an article on an anonymous Instagram account that is aimed at exposing advertising executives who have engaged in sexual harassment.


02.01.18

Cooke Ranked Among World's Top IP Attorneys by WTR 1000

Manatt’s Michelle Cooke, co-chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice, was ranked by the World Trademark Review as one of the top IP attorneys in the world. This marks Cooke’s sixth consecutive year on World Trademark Review’s prestigious ranking of the leaders in ...


12.08.17

Songs Music Publishing Sells High-Profile Catalog to Kobalt

Music Week covered Manatt’s representation of Kobalt Music Group in the company’s acquisition of Songs Music Publishing’s catalog. Manatt’s Jeff Biederman, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Michael Rexford, counsel in the firm’s entertainment and media ...


12.05.17

Variety’s 2017 Key Dealmakers List Includes Yen

In its 2017 “Dealmakers Impact Report,” Variety recognized Manatt team Lindsay Conner and Sophia Yen as key players driving the most significant deals in the entertainment business. Each year, Variety identifies the most prominent Hollywood dealmakers in its prestigious annual list, ...


12.01.17

Industry Leaders Share Insights on Closing Hollywood-China Deals

Manatt’s Lindsay Conner, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment and media practice, was quoted in The Hollywood Reporter in an article that featured advice from the industry’s top dealmakers on closing entertainment deals between Hollywood and China. One key insight, according to ...


12.01.17

Legendary Smokey Robinson Signs With APA Agency

As reported by Variety, Manatt’s Eric Custer, a partner in the firm’s entertainment and media practice, advised Smokey Robinson in his recent signing with APA Agency, one of the largest diversified talent agencies in Los Angeles. APA will represent Robinson across all services ...


12.01.17

Dr. Phil’s Stage 29 Production Secures CBS Deal

Deadline covered Manatt’s representation of Stage 29 Productions in a CBS development deal for a new television show Class Action. Stage 29 was represented by Manatt’s Joseph Horacek, a counsel in the firm’s entertainment and media practice. Stage 29 Productions, run by Jay ...