In The News

11.13.19

Quinn Named President of Music Artists Coalition

Federal regulatory and government practice leader Jack Quinn has been named president of the Music Artists Coalition (MAC), a recently launched lobbying group composed of leading figures in the music industry.


11.07.19

Jacobs Quoted in Daily Journal on ‘Century of Progress Productions v. Vivendi S.A. et al’

Manatt Entertainment partner and entertainment litigation leader Robert Jacobs spoke with Daily Journal about ongoing settlement discussions over the rights to the film Spinal Tap in ‘Century of Progress Productions v. Vivendi S.A. et al’.  


11.01.19

2020 Best Law Firms List Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

In the 2020 Best Law Firms guide ranked, Manatt practices earned 11 national Tier 1 rankings and 30 Tier 1 metropolitan designations.


11.01.19

Conner Featured in U.S. News Following Manatt’s Recognition as the 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” for E

Partner and Manatt Entertainment Leader Lindsay Conner was featured in a Q&A in U.S. News / Best Lawyers 2020 Best Law Firms guide.  


10.10.19

Conner Quoted in Reuters on Chinese Censorship of U.S. Media

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Lindsay Conner spoke with Reuters about the Chinese government’s decision to stop broadcasting NBA games and South Park due to political comments made by some executives and showrunners.


10.10.19

Rexford Quoted on the Official Launch of the Tour Support Program

Manatt Entertainment partner Michael Rexford spoke with Billboard, Celebrity Access and Variety on the recent launch of Tour Support, a program that provides mental health support for the touring community.  


10.07.19

Manatt Continues Boston Growth With Technology Litigation Partner

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that Christopher Lisy has joined as a disputes partner in its Boston office. With nearly two decades of litigation and trial experience in the technology and financial services sectors, ...


10.03.19

Conner Quoted in PBS NewsHour on the Chinese Entertainment Industry

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Lindsay Conner spoke with PBS NewsHour about the Chinese government’s involvement in the country’s entertainment industry.


09.19.19

Jordan Bromley Quoted in Billboard on the Future of Streaming

Entertainment transactions and finance practice leader Jordan Bromley is quoted in Billboard on “the future of streaming.”


09.18.19

Bromley Speaks to Rolling Stone on Tencent’s Proposed Bid for Stake in Universal Music Group

Manatt entertainment transactions and finance practice leader Jordan Bromley spoke with Rolling Stone on Tencent Music Entertainment’s bid to buy a minority stake in Universal Music Group.