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06.26.20

Manatt Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2020 United States Guide

Manatt has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s leading law firms in The Legal 500 United States 2020 guide, which highlights attorneys and practices in more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide and assesses their strengths. The firm and its professionals were recognized in 12 ...


06.11.20

Conner Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter on COVID-19’s Impact on the Indie Film Industry

Lindsay Conner spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about Cannes’ move to an all-digital format this year due to COVID-19, and how the pandemic is impacting the prospects of the indie movie industry.


06.11.20

Conner Quoted in Vanguard on the Potential Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Entertainment Industr

Lindsay Conner spoke with Vanguard about the potential long-term impact of the current COVID-19 crisis on both the entertainment industry and the film industry specifically.  


06.11.20

Manatt and Pro Bono Partners Represent Nonpartisan Organizations in Support of Expansion of Vote By

On June 10, a Manatt team led by John Libby and Christopher Wanger, along with our pro bono partners Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Public Counsel, filed a motion to intervene on behalf of our clients California Common Cause, the League of Women Voters of California and the ...


05.08.20

Bromley Quoted in Billboard on CARES Act Support for Freelance Musicians

Manatt Entertainment’s transactions and finance practice leader Jordan Bromley spoke with Billboard on the difficulties that freelance musicians are facing in receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Paycheck Protection Program and other forms of relief under the CARES Act amid the ...


05.04.20

Manatt Expands Insurance Offerings With New Practice

Manatt has expanded and formalized its insurance practice, which comprises a multidisciplinary team of professionals with significant experience—both as in-house and outside counsel—representing the insurance industry in litigation, corporate, health, government and regulatory, and ...


04.23.20

Manatt Receives Top Band Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2020 USA Guide.


04.23.20

Manatt Advised Olive Hill Media in WeWork Documentary Financing Deal

Manatt's Lindsay Conner and Cailey Cavanaugh assisted Olive Hill Media in a recently closed deal with Campfire for the financing of a feature-length documentary about the WeWork company.


04.17.20

Bromley Quoted Extensively on Proposed Amendments to California’s AB5 for the Music Industry

Leader of Manatt Entertainment’s transaction and finance practice Jordan Bromley was quoted extensively on the proposed amendments to California’s Assembly Bill 5 that will provide relief to the vast majority of music professionals affected by employment-related obstacles presented by ...


04.17.20

Conner Featured on CNA Discussing COVID-19’s Impact on the Entertainment Industry

Leader of Manatt Entertainment Lindsay Conner was featured on CNA’s Asia First program discussing the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the entertainment industry. In his segment, Conner discussed how movie theater closures across the nation and around the world along with ...