Arts Cases Available for Placement

July 19, 2024

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Thank you to Michelle Simpson from Poe Simpson Law and

Shielle Smith from Cole, Scott & Kissane for taking a case since our last newsletter.

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Bradley Verona, Lauren Ralls, Kristin Adams, Eric Payne, Jean- Pier Dorta, Sara Campbell, Alexandra Farquhar, Tre Evans, Michelle Wilco, Marissa Truskoski, Monique Mead, and Crystal Genteman!

CONTRACTS/ DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A 5549-1-D: Breach of Management Contract/Disparagement

Artist is a SAG eligible actor/stuntperson. Her management company (AP) receives a percentage of her earnings, which is remitted by Actor. Actor paid in a series of payments due to the monetary limits of the payment app. AP was advised by Artist's bank of the limitations. AP then reached out to the Artist's agency repeatedly claiming Artist had not paid AP. Client emailed AP to terminate the contract, but would like a review of contract to ensure she has complied with termination requirements. Artist also would like a cease and desist to prevent AP from harming her reputation.

AP is located in California.

A5549-2-K: Breach of Actor Contracts

Client is a SAG eligible actor/stuntperson. She appeared in 2 different series and in both, her contract guaranteed her a credit. The final version of the productions did not contain her credit. Therefore, she shows as uncredited in a database utilized by casting agents and producers, reducing her opportunities for further work. She would like assistance in enforcing the contract provision for credit so she may appear credited on the database.

TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT

A5566-1-R: Trademark & Copyright of Logo

Client has been a digital artist for 10 years. She recently incorporated an LLC and would like to copyright and trademark the logo she has created. She intends to use the mark in association with coloring books, digital comics, stickers, shirts, caps, and other merchandise. She seeks assistance in determining if the mark is available and in registering for copyright and as a trademark.