Entertainment & Sports,
Contracts
Nov. 27, 2018
Entertainment contracts with minors: clarification needed
While significant steps have been taken to protect both the interests of the entertainment industry and of the minors employed by the industry, clarification is needed on the judicial standards for approving these employment contracts.
Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Douglas L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (310) 975-1080
Email: djohnson@jjllplaw.com
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA
The entertainment industry faces considerable issues in deals made with minor employees. A production entity puts time and effort into a piece of work, only to often later have the minor disaffirm the contract, leaving the entity high and dry. This makes knowledge and mastery of handling entertainment contracts involving minors crucial.
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