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California Court of Appeal Rules on Formerly Licensed Attorney Who Continued as Talent Manager

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?

4 minute read April 01, 2021 at 12:13 AM
By
Stan Soocher
California Court of Appeal Rules on Formerly Licensed Attorney Who Continued as Talent Manager

It isn't novel for an entertainment attorney to decide to move into artist management and perhaps provide related services for talent. Conflict of interest is a red-flag concern when an attorney becomes a talent manager.

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