02.27.12
Since their arrival in the 1980s, commercial mortgage–backed securities (CMBS) have held great promise for commercial real estate borrowers.
02.23.12
The marketers of six mobile applications recently received warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission cautioning them to review their policies and procedures to ensure their compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
02.22.12
If you are considering making gifts or transferring wealth to your children, grandchildren or other family members, 2012 is the time to act. 2012 presents an unprecedented opportunity for families to transfer wealth while minimizing transfer tax implications.
02.16.12
A new lawsuit has companies wondering: Who owns a Twitter account?
02.15.12
Building on earlier steps to help taxpayers buffeted by the economic slowdown, the IRS recently enhanced its "Fresh Start" initiative.
02.14.12
Manatt partner Mark Lee will be speaking at the "Avenues of Sports Law" event sponsored by the Sports Law Societies of USC, UCLA, and Loyola Law Schools on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
02.09.12
The maker of Nutella hazelnut spread has agreed to change its labeling and advertising and fund a $550,000 account to settle a class-action suit over the product’s marketing.
02.07.12
This year mobile marketing will continue to play a huge role in helping to drive brand awareness and generate sales.
This morning the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its highly anticipated opinion in California's Proposition 8 litigation.
02.01.12
Local regulators in California have accused food producers and consumer products manufacturers of violating so-called “slack fill” requirements for product packaging and have commenced a wave of enforcement actions.