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A case establishing that an idea conveyed to a producer under an implied contract deserves compensation if used commercially, impacting how agencies protect their client's ideas.

A type of compensation for talent agencies where instead of taking a percentage of a client's earnings, they receive a fee for packaging talent for a project.

A type of agreement in the music industry that allows music users the ability to license a whole catalog of works, often involving talent agencies during negotiations.

A suit where CAA was accused of breaching fiduciary duty and conflict of interest, illustrating the importance of agency transparency and client trust.

A case ruling that persons acting as talent managers and performing duties identical to a licensed talent agent may be held to the regulatory standards of talent agents.

A person who is licensed to engage in the business of negotiating employment for actors and other performers.

Refers to the percentage of a client's earnings taken as payment by a talent agency for their services, typically ranging from 10-20%.

In this case, the court ruled that a talent agent acting without a proper license was subject to criminal prosecution, setting a precedent for strict enforcement of licensing laws.

A legal dispute where WME sued WGA over the guild's new code of conduct, which prevented agencies from receiving packaging fees.

A New York state law that outlines the fiduciary responsibilities and requirements of managers in the entertainment industry.

A standard that addresses the complexities of representing reality TV stars, whose personal and professional lives can be closely intertwined.

This isn't a formal law but a term referring to California Labor Code Section 2855, limiting personal services contracts to seven years; stemming from a case involving actress Olivia de Havilland.

California regulations setting specific rules for talent agencies, including how they can secure work for clients and handle finances.

An official who oversees the enforcement of the Talent Agencies Act, and where disputes regarding talent agency contracts are often adjudicated.

A case where it was determined that entities who are engaged in the occupation of procuring, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment for an artist must be licensed as a talent agency.

A foundational labor law in the US that protects the rights of employees and employers, it's sometimes involved in agency-related disputes, especially with unions.

A case recognizing that the licensing requirement for talent agents also applies to those who merely seek employment for artists, not just those who negotiate the terms.

A California law that defines and regulates the operations of talent agencies within the state, including licensing and talent-agent conduct.

Defines the difference between an agency, which is a business or organization providing a particular service, and an agent, who is an individual working under or associated with the agency.