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Talent Manager’s Fraud Claim, Over Buyout of His Share of Company Formed With Client, Is Struck Down

It isn’t unusual for talent managers and artists they manage to cofound and operate businesses together. Sometimes, though, the talent manager may claim the artist has violated the manager’s rights via the joint-business entity.

5 minute read March 01, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Stan Soocher
Talent Manager’s Fraud Claim, Over Buyout of His Share of Company Formed With Client, Is Struck Down

It isn’t unusual for talent managers and artists they manage to cofound and operate businesses together. For example, a recording artist and manager may join together to establish their own record label.

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