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12.02.21

Manatt Obtains Summary Judgment for Miramax in Uma Thurman Photo Copyright Dispute

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Litigation Partner John Gatti successfully obtained summary judgment for client Miramax in a hotly contested dispute with photographer Firooz Zahedi concerning copyright ownership of the most iconic film photograph of the past 30 years: Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace ...


10.15.21

Manatt Adds to Industry-Leading Entertainment Group With Arrival of L.A.-Based Litigator

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is pleased to welcome Sarah Moses to the firm’s Entertainment group in its Los Angeles office.


07.05.21

Jacobs Spoke with Insurance Journal on the Increase in Copyright Infringement Litigation in the Musi

Robert Jacobs spoke with Insurance Journal on the significant uptick in litigation involving copyright infringement in the music industry.


06.09.21

Manatt Once Again Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2021 United States Guide

Manatt’s practices and professionals were once again recognized in Legal 500’s 2021 United States guide in 14 categories, including six Tier 1 or Tier 2 practice rankings and five individual recognitions.


05.20.21

Manatt Receives Top Band Rankings in Chambers USA 2021

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2021 USA Guide.


04.12.21

In Landmark Case, Manatt Wins Three Decisions in Favor of Client Marshmello

This high-profile suit raises unique copyright ownership issues with respect to remixes of pre-existing songs, unusual questions concerning causation and damages from live performances of allegedly infringing songs.


04.08.21

Nine Manatt Attorneys Recognized on Variety’s 2021 Legal Impact Report

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Lindsay Conner, leader of the firm’s entertainment transactions and finance practice Jordan Bromley, entertainment litigation practice leader Robert Jacobs, Manatt Entertainment senior partners Lee Phillips and Gary Gilbert, and Manatt Entertainment partners ...


04.05.21

Seven Manatt Attorneys Recognized Among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers

Leader of Manatt’s entertainment transactions and finance practice Jordan Bromley, leader of the firm’s entertainment litigation practice Robert Jacobs, Manatt Entertainment senior partners Lee Phillips and Gary Gilbert, and Manatt Entertainment partners Jeff Biederman, Eric Custer and ...


01.15.21

Manatt Secures Judgment for Tracy Chapman in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

A Manatt team led by entertainment litigation partner John Gatti successfully secured a $450,000 judgment on behalf of iconic songwriter and recording artist Tracy Chapman in her copyright infringement suit against well-known rapper Nicki Minaj. On January 15, 2021, Judge Phillips of the United ...


08.11.20

Thirty-Nine Manatt Professionals Recognized by Super Lawyers in California

Thirty-nine of Manatt’s professionals were named to this year’s Super Lawyers list in the organization’s Northern California and Southern California publications. Of those, 27 were recognized on the 2020 Super Lawyers lists, while 12 individuals were named on the 2020 Rising Stars ...