Multiple lawsuits and disputes have emerged in the media industry involving prominent figures. The Messenger's top editors are suing founder Jimmy Finkelstein for breach of contract and attempting to restrict negative coverage. Former Verve CEO Bill Weinstein settled a breach of contract lawsuit. UTA is embroiled in lawsuits and investigations, including firing partner Michael Kassan over alleged misuse of company funds and breach of contract.
Resigned! Fired!: Michael Kassan & UTA Scorch Each Other With Competing Suits Of Fraud, Breach Of Contract & Jeremy Zimmer's Role In Agency Partner's Exit https://t.co/caLlqfWPfo
UPDATE: UTA & partner Michael Kassan part ways in dispute over finances. The MediaLink CEO says he resigned on March 6; the agency says he was fired on March 7 https://t.co/57YtruLc2G
UTA Fires and Sues Michael Kassan for ‘Misappropriation of Company Funds,’ MediaLink CEO Sues for Breach of Contract https://t.co/KMdzsFMGS3
United Talent Agency has been accused of breach of contract and fraud in relation to its 2021 acquisition of the consultancy firm MediaLink. https://t.co/JeSWzknF9R
UTA Accused of Fraud, Breach of Contract by MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/JeSWzknF9R
UTA Fires & Sues Partner Michael Kassan, CEO Of Agency-Owned MediaLink, After Investigation https://t.co/57YtruLc2G
UTA Fires Partner Michael Kassan, Citing Investigation Into Misuse of Company Funds https://t.co/x0nwIz9UlK
Dan Wakeford named US Weekly editor in chief after disastrous stint at failed startup The Messenger https://t.co/CIUviga0QH https://t.co/pveCZuL0O3
After filing a breach of contract lawsuit after departing the agency, former Verve and former CEO Bill Weinstein have agreed on a settlement. Details behind the settlement are unknown https://t.co/HOPjIayeAr
EXCLUSIVE: Two top editors for the doomed media startup The Messenger are suing founder Jimmy Finkelstein for breach of contract over unpaid severance, alleging the media mogul also “attempted to restrict negative coverage of personal friends” on the site. https://t.co/JgzXEGQ1rs