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Manatt Fintech: What to Expect in 2020

Taking a break after eight brisk years of regulatory and litigious turbulence, the world of fintech and marketplace lending in 2019 was notable for being more business as usual, or what some might call a “ho hum” year of upward growth.

Commercial Co-Ventures/Cause Marketing: A Guide for Healthcare Organizations

Opportunities to sponsor events and partner with other brands can be powerful tools for building awareness, expanding reach, and offering fresh content and experiences that capture new audiences and re-engage existing ones.

CSBS Seeks Comment on Model Law for Money Services Businesses

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has proposed legislation for adoption by the states in an effort to streamline and make uniform requirements for money service businesses (MSBs).

Promotional Review Best Practices: 8 Key Questions and Answers

The promotional review process requires a critical balance between ensuring materials achieve business goals and complying with regulatory constraints.

Suennen Interviews Stanford Professor Kari Nadeau on Latest Episode of Tech Tonics

Leader of Manatt Digital and Technology and the firm’s venture capital / emerging companies practice Lisa Suennen interviewed Stanford professor Kari Nadeau about bringing the best of medicine and science to children and adults with food allergies.

Manatt Represented Presidio Bank in its Merger with Heritage Commerce Corp.

Manatt’s Craig Miller, leader of the financial services group, and corporate and finance associate Dieu Nguyen represented Presidio Bank in its $200 million merger with Heritage Commerce Corp. The transaction was announced on May 16 and closed on October 11.

Finance

Suennen Quoted by CNBC on Drug Prescription by Virtual Doctors

Leader of Manatt Digital and Technology and the venture capital / emerging companies practice Lisa Suennen spoke with CNBC about the launch of Qalytude, an online clinic dedicated to anti-aging.

Navigating the Healthcare Highway With Lyft’s Head of Healthcare

Editor’s Note: In the latest edition of her Tech Tonics podcast series, Manatt Health’s Lisa Suennen speaks with Megan Callahan, Head of Healthcare for Lyft.

Health Care, Digital Health

Suennen Interviews FasterCures’ Tanisha Carino on Latest Episode of Tech Tonics

Manatt Digital and Technology leader and leader of the firm’s venture capital / emerging companies practice interviewed FasterCures executive director Tanisha Carino on the latest episode of her podcast Tech Tonics.

Stock Market Sees Increase in IPOs From Digital Health Companies

Manatt’s Lisa Suennen, leader of the firm’s digital and technology group, and the firm’s venture capital and emerging companies practice, spoke with MedCity News about digital health companies going public.

Technology