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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 ...


11.02.15

Practices Ranked Among Top in Nation by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in ...


07.27.15

Manatt Appellate Co-Chair Comments on California Water Rights

E&E Daily interviewed Manatt's Michael Berger, co-chair of the firm's Appellate practice, for an article on whether drought-stricken California can take away water rights.If the state gets more aggressive in requiring irrigation districts to curtail water use, lawyers think that the ...


07.06.15

Law360 Quotes Manatt Real Estate Co-Chair on Impact of California Water Cuts

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on the new laws and regulations of 2015 that California developers and real estate investors are closely watching. One mandate cuts water usage across the state by 25%, ...


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 ...


03.05.15

SolarCity's AZ Utility Suit Puts Pressure on Others

Law360 interviewed Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice, for an article on SolarCity Corp.'s recent suit accusing an Arizona utility of imposing surcharges on rooftop solar in order to maintain its monopoly over retail ...


02.11.15

BTI Recognizes Ted Wolff as a 2015 Client Service All-Star

Manatt's Ted Wolff, a partner in the firm's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources practice, has been recognized by the BTI Consulting Group as a 2015 BTI Client Service All-Star. The annual list includes exceptional lawyers who have earned the attention of general counsel and ...


01.09.15

Gov. Brown Proposes Ambitious Clean Energy Plan

Law360 interviewed Manatt's David Huard, co-chair of the firm's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice, for an article on California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to have half of the state's electricity come from renewable sources by 2030.Law360 reports that California ...