Executive Employment Agreements



The firm represents executives at the highest levels of major entertainment, media, and advertising organizations in structuring and negotiating their employment agreements. The agreements we negotiate include those for new jobs, for the extension of existing agreements (particularly at the point of a job change or promotion), and for the structuring of settlement and separation packages. We are keenly aware of the sensitivities involved in these negotiations.

Our knowledge of the industries on which we focus and the employment market for similarly situated executives is of great value to our clients. Even within the same company, financial packages and other benefits may differ depending on the division involved. We also bring to negotiations knowledge of sophisticated equity and quasi-equity incentive arrangements, which informs our negotiation of awards of restricted stock, stock options, profits interests, royalties, and special bonus award formulas.

See also:
Book Publishing | Documentaries | Motion Pictures | Music | Performing Arts | Purchase of Entertainment Companies or Catalogues | Theater


Executive Employment Agreements News & Articles:
Aug 1, 2009
FWRV Maintains Top Ranking in Entertainment Law
Firm News
Chambers USA again names Franklin Weinrib one of New York's four top-ranking media and entertainment firms working in film, music, television and theater
     
Feb 27, 2009
“Freedom to Work Act” Bans Non-Compete Clauses
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“Broadcast Employees Freedom to Work Act” forbids some but not all attempts by employers in broadcasting media to restrict the range of opportunities for certain employees following the termination or expiration of employment.
     
Jul 24, 2007
FWRV Maintains Top Ranking in Entertainment Law
Firm News
2007 Chambers USA names Franklin Weinrib one of New York's four top-ranking media and entertainment firms working in theater, film, television and music.
     
Feb 24, 2006
The Role of Most Favored Nations Clauses
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Overview of "Most Favored Nations" Clauses in Entertainment Agreements
     
Dec 1, 2005
Stock Options, Restricted Stock & Profit Interests
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Key Elements of Employment Compensation Arrangements
     
Jul 22, 2005
Ashanti's Motion For Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment In Breach Of Contract Suit Is Denied
     
Apr 1, 2004
Rosie O'Donnell's Contract
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The Hazards of Deferring Issues of Control
     
May 23, 2003
Dismissal of Fox Suit
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Court Affirms Dismissal of Fox News Network Suit
     
Jun 28, 2002
Grammer to Pay Agency Commissions
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Court Upholds Arbitration Award Requiring Grammer to Pay Agency Commissions
     
Oct 27, 2000
Oral Agreement Not Binding
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Court Holds Preliminary Oral Agreement Not Binding
     
Feb 26, 1999
TV Station Enjoined
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Television Station Enjoined from Enforcing Non-Compete Provision
     
Mar 27, 1998
Cable Competitors' Dispute
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Cable Competitors' Dispute Over Services of Employee