Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more