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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 co