Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Under California state law, if I'm in a contractual agreement with a talent manager (not agent, unfortunately), would having a restraining order brought against them effectively sever the contractual agreement between us? A friend of mine finds himself in this very situation. This manager is nothing but a leech. A leech with a pretty airtight contract. He's verbally abusive, calls up to fifteen times in a day, doesn't do anything to further my friend's career, and only wants the money my friend will be making in the coming years. I know there are lots of laws governing Talent AGENTS, but when it comes to managers, it seems like a legal wasteland out there.

Thanks in advance for your advice!


Asked on 2/26/10, 9:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

No... the restraining order doesn't invalidate the contract... your friend would need to prove that the manager has breached the agreement or otherwise violated the talent agencies act.Until the contract with the manager expires, is terminated or is rendered void, the artist will be obliged to pay the manager's commission... notwithstanding the TRO.

Your friend should have a lawyer review the facts and the law and give some custom-tailored advice.

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Answered on 3/03/10, 5:44 pm


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