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The Briefing: When a Manager Becomes an Agent The Talent Agency Act Trap
In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss the legal rules governing talent representation and explain why the distinction between a manager and an unlicensed talent agent can have significant consequences for artists and their representatives.
They cover:
- What constitutes “procurement” under California’s Talent Agencies Act
- Why a representative’s actual conduct matters more than the title in the agreement
- How Park v. Deftones and Marathon Entertainment v. Blasi shaped disputes involving unlicensed talent agency activity
Tune in for a practical discussion of how artists, managers, and entertainment attorneys can structure their relationships, protect their interests, and avoid disputes over commissions and contract enforceability.
Watch this episode on our YouTube or listen to the podcast here.
