What is Range Media Partners accusing CAA of doing?

Range accuses CAA of using illegal noncompete agreements to prevent employees from joining Range, thereby stifling its growth and violating California law.

Are noncompete agreements legal in California?

No, noncompete agreements are generally illegal in California, as reinforced by recent legislation like Senate Bill 699.

What is the history between Range Media Partners and CAA?

The conflict escalated after CAA sued Range for poaching staff and intel. Range has now filed a counter-complaint alleging CAA's misconduct.

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Range Counters CAA: Noncompetes Called Illegal Weapons

25 Nov

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Summary

Range filed a cross-complaint against CAA alleging illegal noncompete use.
The lawsuit claims CAA weaponizes void noncompetes to harm employees.
Range asserts CAA's actions violate California law and employee mobility.

Range Counters CAA: Noncompetes Called Illegal Weapons

Range Media Partners has launched a sharp counter-attack against CAA, filing a cross-complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint alleges that CAA has engaged in a deliberate and unlawful campaign to impede Range's growth by weaponizing illegal noncompete agreements. Range claims CAA threatens employees with the loss of vested equity if they consider moving to Range, a practice they argue is vindictive and attacks the core principles of employee mobility and fair competition protected by California law.

The legal dispute, which originated with CAA's lawsuit over alleged poaching in late 2023, has intensified significantly. Range's filing asserts that CAA wields void noncompete provisions despite full awareness of their illegality, targeting prospective Range hires with threats not faced by those leaving for other management companies. This move escalates the ongoing legal and arbitration battles between the two entities, including disputes over tens of millions of dollars in former agents' vested equity.