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Manatt Represents Sayari Labs in Its $40M Series C Equity Capital Raise

Scott Schwartz and Christopher Dayans represented Sayari Labs, Inc., a global leader in financial intelligence and supply chain risk solutions, in its $40 million Series C equity capital raise led by Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm.

Manatt’s East Coast Expansion Featured in The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer featured Manatt for its expansion on the East Coast@including the recent arrival of New York-based real estate Partner Ted Hunter@and how the firm@s hybridized model is attracting new talent.The publication reported that in the first half of 2021, the firm welcomed lateral hires from a variety of Am Law 100 firms looking to capitalize on its interdisciplinary model that...

Manatt Represents Rocket Lawyer in $223M Financing

Manatt represented Rocket Lawyer, the digital legal services provider, in its major growth capital financing of $223 million led by Vista Credit Partners, a strategic credit investor and financing partner focused on the enterprise software, data and technology markets.

Manatt Welcomes Digital and Technology Duo to Further Support Emerging Company and Venture Investing

Thomas Michael and Rustin Brown bring deep venture capital and emerging company experience, strengthening Manatt@s legal and consulting platform for entrepreneurs, business leaders and VCs on digital transformation strategiesManatt, Phelps @ Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that venture capital and emerging companies partners Thomas W...

Fintech Year in Review—2020

As we prepare to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, many of us will not have fond memories of the year.

Delaware Franchise Tax

A franchise tax is an annual tax a business entity is required to pay in a given jurisdiction as a result of being formed or organized, or for doing business, in that jurisdiction.

Tax, Delaware, Corporations, LLC, Limited Liability Company, Capitalization Table, Cap Table, Foreign Corporation, Domestic Corporation, Franchise Tax

Selecting the Appropriate Structure for Your Startup

Founders must contend with many important decisions early in the life of a startup, including selecting the appropriate corporate structure.

Investment, Corporate Structure, C Corporation, S Corporation, LLC, Limited Liability Company, Incorporation, Founder, Formation

Thirty-Nine Manatt Professionals Recognized by Super Lawyers in California

Thirty-nine of Manatt@s professionals were named to this year@s Super Lawyers list in the organization@s Northern California and Southern California publications. Of those, 27 were recognized on the 2020 Super Lawyers lists, while 12 individuals were named on the 2020 Rising Stars lists.Published by Thomson Reuters,@Super Lawyers@is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas...

Awards, California

From the C-Suite to the Boardroom: Triaging Disruption in a Time of Crisis

As the novel coronavirus continues to threaten business as usual, companies are looking at their crisis response plans to triage disruption and ensure resiliency.

An Updated Practical Guide for Small Businesses to Obtain a Paycheck Protection Loan Under CARES Act

On April 2, 2020 and April 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued unusual interim final rules (the Rules) providing further detail regarding Paycheck Protection Program loans under the CARES Act. The Rules will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.