Michael Kassan and UTA Settle Their Differences a Year After Explosive Breakup
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https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/michael-kassan-uta-settlement-1236475716/

Michael Kassan and UTA Settle Differences After Explosive Breakup

Michael Kassan and UTA have settled their litigation, a year after Kassan's departure from the company ignited a firestorm.

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UTA Vs. Michael Kassan Battle Over As Parties Reach Agreement In Messy Employment Contract Dispute
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https://deadline.com/2025/07/uta-michael-kassan-settlement-lawsuit-1236475462/

UTA Vs. Michael Kassan Battle Over As Parties Reach Agreement In Messy Employment Contract Dispute

After a year & more of fighting in court, the press & behind closed doors, UTA & Michael Kassan have buried the hatchet.

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Michael Kassan's Defamation Suit Against UTA's Lawyer Is Dismissed

A judge dismissed Michael Kassan's suit against Bryan Freedman, finding that the lawyer did not defame Kassan by calling him a pathological liar.

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Michael Kassan’s $125M Defamation Suit Against UTA Lawyer Bryan Freedman Looks DOA; Ex-MediaLink CEO’s Contract Dispute With Agency Moves To Arbitration
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https://deadline.com/2024/05/michael-kassan-defamtion-suit-bryan-freedman-dismissed-uta-1235925227/

Michael Kassan’s $125M Defamation Suit Against UTA Lawyer Bryan Freedman Looks DOA; Ex-MediaLink CEO’s Contract Dispute With Agency Moves To Arbitration

Nothing is final yet, but an LA judge seems pretty certain Bryan Freedman's "pathological liar" comment about the ex-MediaLink CEO isn't defamation

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UTA Names Two Dozen New Partners, Including Five From MediaLink Division

Promoting 130 employees in the last six months, the Bev Hills-based agency added 24 to its partner class today

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UTA’s MediaLink Sets Senior Exec Team Amid Ongoing Legal Battle With Michael Kassan

UTA has set the leadership team at MediaLink as the company's legal brawl with Michael Kassan continues.

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Michael Kassan Sues UTA Attorney Bryan Freedman for Defamation

Former MediaLink chairman Michael Kassan has filed a defamation suit against attorney Bryan Freedman in connection with Kassan's split from UTA.

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“Frivolous” Michael Kassan Suit From UTA Needs To Go To Arbitration, Ex-MediaLink CEO Demands
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https://deadline.com/2024/03/michael-kassan-uta-lawsuit-motion-1235867479/

“Frivolous” Michael Kassan Suit From UTA Needs To Go To Arbitration, Ex-MediaLink CEO Demands

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Kassan‘s team promised late last week they would up the legal ante with UTA unless the agency completely dropped its lawsuit against the resigned/fired (depending on who you ask) MediaLink CEO, and today they did just that. In a motion to compel arbitration filed this AM, the controversial executive’s lawyer Sanford Michelman has […]

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UTA Engaging In “Character Assassination & Mudslinging,” Michael Kassan Claims; Agency Drops Bulk Of Claims Against MediaLink CEO, Tries To Move Dispute To Arbitration
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https://deadline.com/2024/03/uta-michael-kassan-legal-fight-why-i-resigned-1235866764/

UTA Engaging In “Character Assassination & Mudslinging,” Michael Kassan Claims; Agency Drops Bulk Of Claims Against MediaLink CEO, Tries To Move Dispute To Arbitration

Michael Kassan says UTA is engaging in "mudslinging" and "character assassination" in latest salvo over his fight with the Hollywood agency.

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UTA Amends Michael Kassan Lawsuit: Most Claims Move to Arbitration But Agency Doubles Down on Financial ‘Misconduct’ Accusations
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https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/michael-kassan-uta-lawsuit-financial-misconduct-1235950247/

UTA Drops Michael Kassan Lawsuit Claims But Adds 'Misconduct' Detail

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

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