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07.13.16

CityBridge Defeats Challenge to NYC WiFi Plan

The New York Law Journal covered Manatt’s role as counsel to CityBridge in a challenge brought by Telebeam, a pay phone franchise that opposed New York City’s free WiFi initiative. Manatt’s Kenneth Friedman, a partner in the firm’s litigation practice, represented CityBridge ...


07.13.16

Congress Seeks Education Before Marketplace Lending Regulation

Crowdfund Insider interviewed Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about the subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit’s educational hearing on Fintech and Marketplace Lending.“There ...


06.30.16

Dodd Ranked in Chambers’ Debut High Net Worth Guide

Manatt’s Jill Dodd, chair of the firm’s estate planning and personal representation practice, has been named among the top private wealth law attorneys in Northern California by Chambers and Partners in its inaugural High Net Worth Guide. Dodd is ranked in Band 2 for Private Wealth Law, ...


06.30.16

Closing an Innovative Energy Finance Merger

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s work for Dividend Solar Inc., a solar financing company, in its merger agreement with Figtree Financing. The Manatt team was led by corporate and finance partners Alan Noskow and Brian Ashin.Dividend’s merger with Figtree represents the first-ever ...


06.28.16

Repairing a Reputation After Borrowing Scandal

The Financial Times quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about fintech company Lending Club’s attempts to restructure. The restructure comes after Lending Club’s founder abruptly departed the ...


06.28.16

Risks of GOP’s Health Plans

Modern Healthcare quoted Manatt’s Deborah Bachrach, a partner with Manatt Health, about the new House Republican healthcare plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.   “Whether it's the per-capita or block grant approach, this would shift financial responsibilities ...


06.27.16

Lenders Disappointed SCOTUS Won’t Hear Madden Case

American Banker quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the closely watched Madden vs. Midland Funding marketplace lending case.The lawsuit arose from the sale ...


06.24.16

Marketplace Lenders Face More Regulatory Attention

Lend Academy featured Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm's digital finance and market lending practice, in a podcast about marketplace lending. When asked about how regulatory framework will change over the next few years, Korn said:“For the marketplace lenders, it’s ...


06.23.16

Manatt Receives WILEF Award for Sixth Year in a Row

The Women in Law Empowerment Forum, which educates and provides networking opportunities for women in law firms, has awarded Manatt its Gold Standard Certificate for the sixth consecutive year - each year the certification has been made. Manatt is one of only 31 firms to receive certification, ...


06.23.16

Little Hope for “Stairway to Heaven” Appeal

The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Manatt’s Robert Jacobs, co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports and media litigation practice, for an article about a possible appeal of the unanimous jury verdict in favor of Led Zeppelin in the recent copyright infringement matter. The ...