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02.17.16

Online Lenders Fear Potential Impact of Scalia's Death

American Banker quoted Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, in an article about the banking industry's new fears following Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death.American Banker reports that marketplace lenders have been waiting for the court to ...


12.11.15

How San Bernardino Impacts the Lending Industry

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the loan issued by Prosper Marketplace to San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook. The loan may have helped the shooters prepare for the assault, and it has prompted ...


12.08.15

No Due Diligence Yet in Online Lending

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the loan taken out by one of the two shooters in the San Bernardino attacks weeks before the shooting.The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the shooters took ...


11.17.15

What's Next for Madden v. Midland?

AltFi News interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the next chapter in the Madden v. Midland case.AltFi News reports that the Second Circuit recently rejected the appeal of Midland Funding to overturn a District Court's ruling ...


11.13.15

PE Community: Don't Fear Relaxed Crowdfunding Rules

The Deal interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the possible effects that the SEC's recently relaxed crowdfunding rules could have on deal flow.As reported by The Deal, the private equity community fears the relaxed rules may ...


11.12.15

Changes to Come if Supreme Court Rules in Madden

Lend Academy interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for a special Q&A-style article on an important case for marketplace lending that may be heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.Lend Academy reports that Madden v. Midland Funding could have a major ...


10.27.15

SEC Set to Finalize Crowdfunding Rules

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on the long-awaited rules that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to finalize, allowing small companies to raise money through crowdfunding.Law360 reports that attorneys ...


08.24.15

Using Reg A+ as a Vehicle to Raise Debt

Crowdfund Insider interviewed Manatt's Brian Korn, a partner in the firm's Capital Markets practice, for an article on Regulation A+ as a vehicle to raise debt. A reincarnation of Regulation A, Regulation A+ created two different funding tiers that allows non-accredited investors access to ...


07.20.15

Billboard Names Manatt Partners Top Music Lawyers

Billboard recognized Manatt senior partner L. Lee Phillips and partner Gary Gilbert as top music lawyers in the country, naming both to its 2015 "Music's Most Powerful Attorneys" list. The 26 lawyers chosen for the list played a crucial role in the music industry over the past year, ...


06.16.15

Manatt Adds to Corporate and Energy Capabilities in Washington, D.C.

Manatt announced today that Brian E. Ashin has joined the firm’s Corporate and Finance practice as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office.