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On Sept. 18, 2019, Assembly Bill Number 5 (AB5) became law in California, paving the way for dramatic changes in California’s gig economy. AB5 was designed to provide labor protections for “misclassified independent contractors,” including the application of minimum wage laws, overtime, sick leave requirements, and unemployment and worker’s compensation. Once put into practice, however, AB5’s negative impacts on industries that rely substantially on an independent contractor workforce quickly became illuminated. After over a year-and-a-half of lobbying efforts by the music industry and negotiations with lawmakers, it was recently announced that AB5 would be amended to accommodate musicians’ unique niche in the California economy.
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California Court of Appeal Rules on Formerly Licensed Attorney Who Continued as Talent Manager
By Stan Soocher
Conflict of interest is a red-flag concern when an attorney becomes a talent manager. But what happens when a formerly licensed attorney continues to provide management services for talent?
No Delay for Weinstein Victims Trust Plan
By Ellen Bardash
A U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Delaware judge ruled not to grant a motion that would have stayed a liquidation plan setting aside $17 million to settle with those who have claimed sexual misconduct by former film industry executive Harvey Weinstein.
Navigating Defamation Litigations Today
By Bo Pearl, Avery Johnson and Kiaura Clark
Tensions erupted both on and off the set of a Newsmax TV segment when MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell bolstered his claim of a rigged presidential election with…
Developments In Student Athletes’ Publicity Rights
By Benjamin Tulis and Gregg E. Clifton
The rights of college student-athletes to receive compensation for the use of their “name, image and likeness” (NIL) are finally being addressed. As…
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