Charlie Sheen’s 100 Million Dollar Lawsuit May Be Forced into Private Arbitration

Posted by on Mar 21, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, News, Television | 0 comments It is no secret that Hollywood’s A-list actor Charlie Sheen is a fan of the spotlight. He lives much of his life in the public eye, whether through television interviews, twitter posts, or casual comments to the paparazzi, Charlie is no stranger to the spot-light. For years now, we have watched him on the hit television series “Two and a Half Men.” About a week or so ago, Charlie...
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Charlie Sheen Files Lawsuit Against Chuck Lorre and Warner Brothers for 100 Million Dollars

Posted by on Mar 20, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, News, Television | 0 comments A few days ago, Charlie Sheen filed a $100 Million Dollar lawsuit against Chuck Lorre, Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., and WB Studio Enterprises, Inc. In the complaint, Charlie seeks compensation he claims was guaranteed to him and cites his “pay or play” contract with the Defendants for the hit show “Two and a Half Men.” He alleges that he had a “pay or play” clause in this contract...
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What is a “Pay or Play” Provision?

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 in Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment, Entertainment, Film, Music, News, Sports, Television | 0 comments The idea of getting paid for doing nothing may seem foreign to most people, especially in today’s economic climate where jobs are hard to find. However, artists and others looking to break into the entertainment industry may be surprised to know that many artists are paid for doing nothing! Well, to be fair, its not actually nothing. The artists are being compensated for the opportunity...
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