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UTA Amends Michael Kassan Lawsuit: Most Claims Move to Arbitration But Agency Doubles Down on Financial ‘Misconduct’ Accusations


Michael Kassan blasts UTA for 'smear' effort as the agency amends its lawsuit against its former partner to add more claims of financial 'misconduct.'

United Talent Agency has amended its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan — striking its initial claims against its former partner to move those grievances to arbitration. The amended complaint accuses offers new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against the advertising industry’s famous matchmaker and fixer, who blasts the litigation in a statement to Variety as a “smear” effort. “The court action has been amended to bring injunctive relief claims based on Kassan’s admission that he intends to violate the agreement and engage in competitive activity,” Freedman said.

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