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RPJ Launches New Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Programs Customized for an Array of Industries

The #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements have brought about profound cultural reaction and change, a groundswell of litigation and numerous new laws.  Some of the most high-profile sexual harassment and discrimination cases have taken place in the media and entertainment industry, raising questions about the unique challenges and risks...

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Congratulations to RPJ Client Jannat Gargi on New Role as Senior Vice President and Head of Documentaries at Westbrook

Yesterday, it was reported that RPJ Client Jannat Gargi has been named senior vice president and head of documentaries at media company Westbrook, overseeing the production of non-fiction features and premium series. She was most recently vice president of documentaries at Vice Studios, where she developed award-winning documentaries including “Flee,”...

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Partner Nicole Page Quoted by ‘Indiewire’ on Scarlett Johansson in Suit Against Disney

On July 29, RPJ Partner Nicole Page was quoted in Indiewire’s article entitled, “Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Talent Compensation.” The piece details a lawsuit filed by actress Scarlett Johansson against Disney over her loss of earnings from Marvel’s Black Widow, resulting from Disney’s election to...

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Congratulations to Multitude Films, LLC on their work on the New Documentary Series ‘Through Our Eyes’ on HBO Max

Congratulations to our client Multitude Films, LLC, producer of APART, one of four episodes comprising the new documentary series Through Our Eyes, which begins streaming on HBO Max on July 22. The series tells the heartbreaking stories of children experiencing a wide range of difficult issues including homelessness, parental incarceration,...

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That Would Be Enough: COVID-19 Relief Package for Arts and Entertainment Venues, Small Businesses, and Professionals

Late last month congressional leaders finally agreed to offer cultural institutions, including music venues and movie and stage theaters, a coronavirus relief package of $15 billion for “Save Our Stages”, as part of the larger $900 billion relief package, which includes additional categorical relief, such as the Paycheck Protection Program,...

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