Manatt Partners Scott Pearson and @Brian_Korn will be participating in @Opal_Group's Innovations in Lending, Alternative Financing, Fintech & Private Credit Summit in Dana Point. Learn more about their various events:

New York State Director of the Budget Robert Mujica announced that he will be leaving his current position to assume the role of Executive Director of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board. Manatt's Gregory Pratt and James Walsh discuss:

A NY federal court found that questions of individualized consent did not predominate and that the plaintiffs did not need to demonstrate that they personally registered their numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. Read our #TCPA Connect newsletter:

The outcome of California's 2022 #generalelection is largely determined now that almost every vote has been counted. Manatt's Thomas McMorrow, McKay Carney, @emart916 and Alfredo Medina provide a roundup of the state's results here:

Manatt Financial Services professionals explain the most notable findings in the CFPB's 2022 Fall 2022 Supervisory Highlights:

We’re proud to sponsor the Institute for Corporate Counsel, where Christine Reilly will provide an overview of various #privacy regulations, including how companies can navigate these regulations and what to expect as these rules evolve. Register here:

Manatt's Brandon Reilly was quoted in @cyberlawreport on how companies should address data subject requests as they adjust to new state requirements, offering best practices to evaluate individuals submitting #DSARs and for the requests themselves. More:

Manatt Entertainment Partner Jordan Bromley talked with Business Insider about the complex nature of arriving at licensing agreements in the entertainment industry. Learn more:

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has again upheld California’s Assembly Bill 5, the 2019 law that adopted the ABC test to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, in a First Amendment challenge. Read on here:

Our Entertainment practice is honored to represent so many talented artists and creators leading innovation within the music industry. We congratulate our clients for their collective 31 #GRAMMY nominations this year!

Matt Reece was quoted in @SHBusiness about best practices for #studenthousing operators as they navigate the legal complexities surrounding potential engagements with #NCAA student-athletes seeking to monetize their name, image and likeness rights. #NIL

John Dalton and Megan Christensen’s @NovogradacCPAs article explains the extensions and new credits included in the #InflationReductionAct and how its two options for monetizing credits may reshape the tax equity market for #renewableenergy transactions.

Join @bhba’s Annual Music Law Update, during which Jordan Bromley and fellow panelists will discuss recent developments in #royalty distributions and termination rights, and the impact of social media and #web3.0 on the current music business model:

Creditors and medical services providers should reevaluate their consumer credit agreements and collection practices in light of a recent amendment to Washington, D.C.’s debt collection law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2023. @jonathansjoshua More:

In his latest #IPlaw article, Manatt’s Irah Donner explains why patent litigants should take special care to review the validity of their patents, particularly when there are several patent filings that relate to the same overall invention. Read on here:

Noted for her years-long dedication to impactful #probono work on behalf of historically underserved and underrepresented people, Naeun Rim will be one of five community members honored by the @NLG_LosAngeles at its 2022 Annual Awards Gala. Learn more:

Manatt's Ted Hunter was named to @CrainsNewYork’s 2022 Notable Leaders in Real Estate list for his achievements in the #realestate industry and his instrumental role in expanding the Firm's footprint in New York and along the East Coast. Read his profile:

The #NCAA Division I Board of Directors issued updated guidance for the NCAA Interim Name, Image and Likeness (#NIL) Policy to clarify certain activities by institutions involved in the NIL activities of their student-athletes. We break down the updates:

Governor Hochul issued a new executive order to establish a council for the New York State Master Plan for Aging, which will create a blueprint of strategies to ensure that older New Yorkers can live fulfilling lives in good health with. Read on:

Manatt's Scott Pearson, Bryan Schneider and Mehul Madia were featured in two separate episodes of the @AFSA_DC Extra Credit podcast to discuss supervision and enforcement at the #CFPB and the 5th Circuit’s decision regarding the Bureau's funding. Listen: