Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

Entertainment Law & FinanceKickerFeaturesSectionsNewsLJN Newsletters

<b>Decision of Note:</b><b>Agency Contract Found Properly Disaffirmed</b>

By ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

A Manhattan federal district court granted summary judgment dismissing a claim against a Canadian modeling agency for tortious interference with contract. NYC Management Group Inc. v. Brown-Miller, 03-2617. The defendant had secured New York agency representation from the plaintiff's modeling agency for 16-year-old Jessica Stam, who later disaffirmed the minor's contract based on her unhappiness with the plaintiff's agency.

The New York modeling contract stipulated California as its choice of law, but Stam hadn't had the contract court-approved as required by that state. When NYC Management Group filed suit in New York, the district court determined: “The Stam Agreement, in light of the foregoing, was clearly voidable as a contract entered into by a minor. Consequently, the disaffirmance of such a contract does not literally constitute a breach and, therefore, an essential element of a claim for tortious interference with contract would appear to be missing. New York courts, however, appear to permit tortious interference claims to proceed where there is a disaffirmance of a voidable contract that is procured by wrongful means, unlawful restraint of trade, or lack of competitive motive.” But the district court found that the plaintiff had presented no admissible evidence to fulfill this requirement.

This premium content is locked for Entertainment Law & Finance subscribers only

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

For enterprise-wide or corporate acess, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or 877-256-2473

Read These Next
The Article 8 Opt In Image

The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.

Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers Image

There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.

Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws Image

This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.

Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin Image

With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.

Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases Image

The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.