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06.05.18

Judge Rules Trump Can Be Deposed in Zervos Suit

Manatt’s Jack Quinn, a partner in the firm’s government and regulatory practice, was interviewed by CNN’s Don Lemon to discuss a judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump can be deposed in a defamation lawsuit brought by Summer Zervos.


05.03.18

Manatt Practices Rank in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers USA announced that it has ranked nine Manatt practices and 23 lawyers in its 2018 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a recognized practitioner in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


12.18.17

Under New AG, CA Hospitals Seek to Cut Charity Care

Manatt’s Jim Schwartz, a partner with Manatt Health, spoke to Modern Healthcare about California hospitals that are seeking to cut charity care by more than half. According to the publication, the California Hospital Association needs Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s permission to cut ...


08.15.17

Burg, Marshall and Schwartz Named Lawyers of the Year

Manatt partners Edward G. Burg, Ellen R. Marshall and James R. Schwartz have been named “Lawyers of the Year” for 2018 by Best Lawyers in America.  Only one lawyer from each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Lawyer of the Year, making this a ...


07.17.17

L.A. Judge Compels Arbitration for Class Suing Toyota

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s successful representation of Toyota Motor Corporation’s financial arm in a case challenging its lending calculations. Judge Ann I. Jones of the Los Angeles County Superior Court has ruled that class members seeking relief over alleged illegal lease ...


05.26.17

Chambers USA Ranks Manatt Practices in 2017 Guide

Manatt announced today that Chambers USA has named nine practices and 22 firm lawyers among its 2017 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a noted firm in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


02.06.17

Candidates for FDA Commissioner Narrow to Two

Politico quoted Manatt’s Ian Spatz, a senior advisor with Manatt Health, in an article about the anticipation building ahead of an FDA commissioner appointment.The publication reports that most onlookers believe the choice for the appointment is down to two candidates—Scott Gottlieb and ...


08.15.16

67 Manatt Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America for 2017

Best Lawyers has named 67 Manatt attorneys among its 2017 Best Lawyers in America. The annual list of leading lawyers is based on a rigorous national peer-review survey involving more than five million evaluations.Three of the firm’s partners were named “Lawyer of the Year” in ...


08.15.16

Best Lawyers Names Three Partners “Lawyers of the Year”

Manatt partners Jill Dodd, Jim Lytle and George Soneff have been named “Lawyers of the Year” for 2017 by Best Lawyers in America. Each year, only one lawyer from each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the Lawyer of the Year.The Lawyer of the Year honor ...


06.07.16

CA Controller Gets $59M for Failed Payroll System Implementation

Law360 covered Manatt’s successful resolution of California’s dispute with its statewide payroll modernization project vendor over a failed payroll system implementation. The case, State Controller's Office v. SAP Public Services Inc., was settled on the eve of trial on June 6 on ...