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melissa eX
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:17 pm    Post subject: For all broadcasters Reply with quote
AFTRA has posted an advisory on their website warning non-union broadcasters about certain clauses (perpetually renewing clauses) popping up in non-union agent contracts that are a huge problem for talent. If it applies to you, you may want to give it a read before putting pen to paper.

http://www.aftra.com/documents/Non-AFTRA_Contracts_Bcast_Advisory.pdf
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very good info to know, for someone like me who is just getting started and is looking to secure an agent.

Thanks, Melissa! Very much!

Steve
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Love to hear from a lawyer -- especially a broadcast contract specialist -- if such "evergreen" clauses are enforceable.
I don't think they are in California, where there is an "indentured servant" law allowing people to get out of such deals after 7 years.
Many contract provisions forbidding talent from working for competing companies have been tossed out.
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