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08.01.17

Democrats Consider Primary Challenges to Gov. Cuomo

New York Democrats are considering primary bids to challenge Governor Andrew Cuomo, according to a State of Politics article that quoted Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice.   “I don’t think [Cuomo would] run ...


07.19.17

Gyory Analyzes Upcoming NY Constitutional Convention

Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, senior government and regulatory advisor, sat down with WCNY to discuss New York’s upcoming Constitutional Convention. Gyory stated he would remain agnostic for the interview, and gave what WCNY called a “down the middle” political assessment. ...


07.19.17

The Wall Street Journal Quotes Korn on National Fintech Licenses

The Wall Street Journal quoted Manatt's Brian Korn, co-chair of the firm’s financial services group, on acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika’s support of giving national licenses to financial-technology firms.   Noreika stated that the federal banking ...


07.17.17

Gov. Brown Calls Cap and Trade ‘Most Important Vote’

Manatt’s Craig Moyer, co-chair of the firm’s energy practice, was quoted in an E&E News article that discussed California’s July 17 vote on a successor program for the state’s cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gases. Governor Jerry Brown called it “the ...


06.27.17

Renewing Mayoral Control of NYC Schools Hits Brick Wall

Politico interviewed Manatt’s Bruce Gyory, a senior advisor in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, for an article on why renewing mayoral control of New York City schools has hit a brick wall.   Politico reports that at least part of the reason is that key ...


06.23.17

Draft Bill Would Lead to Coverage Losses for People on Medicaid

Inside Health Policy interviewed Manatt’s Jocelyn Guyer, a managing director with Manatt Health, for an article on the Senate Republican’s draft healthcare bill. In its current form, the Senate bill makes Medicaid cuts easier for states to handle in the short term, but more drastic ...


06.22.17

Takeaways From Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Joel Ario and Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, managing directors with Manatt Health, for an article on the key takeaways from the Senate’s newly unveiled repeal bill, known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act.   Law360 reports that immediate ...


06.21.17

States Could Soon Be Forced to Eliminate Medicaid Expansion

CNN Money interviewed Manatt’s Deborah Bachrach, a partner with Manatt Health, for an article on the likely effect that the GOP health plan would have on Medicaid expansion.   CNN Money reports that moderate GOP senators are hoping to extend the life of Medicaid expansion beyond ...


06.12.17

Republican Senators Debate Medicaid Expansion Phase-Out

Inside Health Policy quoted Manatt’s Cindy Mann, a partner with Manatt Health, for an article on the similarities between Republican senators’ debate over the phase-out of Medicaid expansion funding in the American Health Care Act and Democrats’ decision to write the expansion ...


06.07.17

Tribal Consultations: A Lesson From the Standing Rock Dispute

Law360 interviewed Manatt’s Craig Moyer, co-chair of the firm’s energy practice, for an article on why energy infrastructure developers should consider reaching out and ironing out potential disputes with Native American tribes early on in a project.   Law360 reports that ...