Overview

• Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Young dismissed CAA’s claims of trade secret misappropriation, tortious interference and unlawful access to confidential information.
• The court sustained allegations that Range Media Partners functioned as an unlicensed talent agency, preserving key unfair competition claims under the California Talent Agencies Act.
• Judge Young clarified that the labor commissioner may only adjudicate disputes between artists and agents, not conflicts between agencies or management firms.
• CAA has 20 days to file an amended complaint in line with the court’s order, refocusing its case on unlicensed agency and unfair competition issues.
• A separate arbitration over canceled equity and compensation between CAA and former employees who joined Range continues toward a decision expected by year end.