CAA alleges that the guild has violated antitrust laws by organizing a group boycott in which the guild has pressured its members to fire their agents.
CAA has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Writers Guild of America, becoming the third Hollywood talent agency to take the union to court over the bitter dispute that has pitted TV and movie writers against their agents since April.
. The unprecedented action has thrown the TV industry into a state of uncertainty, since agents play a crucial role in staffing writers’ rooms. “The WGA is seeking to restrain competition in a significant portion of the entertainment industry, far beyond lawful union interests,” CAA said in its complaint.from WME and UTA, both of which filed antitrust complaints last week.to the Assn. of Talent Agents on Friday, accusing agencies of collusion and anti-competitive behavior that has depressed writer compensation.
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