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Date: December 10, 2015
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201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comLike other agreements, consulting contracts are composed of numerous provisions, all of which should be respected.
Rejection of even one clause of a consulting agreement could result in a lawsuit. For example, Lee Gabler, a former co-chairman of CAA, is suing “The Late Show With David Letterman” producer Worldwide Pants, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He alleged that the company did not pay him for the full term of the contract. Gabler claims that the agreement stated he would be paid for 30 days after the final day of production on the show, in May. However, in April, he alleged that the company stopped paying him. Each of the numerous provisions of an entertainment consulting agreement should be followed to avoid a suit such as the one Gabler has filed.
Here is a breakdown of what the typical consulting contract consists of:
Numerous other provisions may be included, such as general contractual obligations and state-based requirements. The above clauses, though, are very important for any consulting contract in entertainment law. If you intend to sign a consulting contract and want to learn more about what should be included in the agreement, speak with an experienced entertainment law attorney for more information.
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