Ensuring your entertainment contracts contain clear and enforceable dispute resolution clauses is key to resolving disputes efficiently. The AAA provides tools such as ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) to help you draft effective clauses using AI technology. You can also use our ClauseBuilder online tool for more traditional drafting.
Commercial (U.S. domestic): Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the AAA in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Privacy: We understand the importance of protecting your reputation and business interests. The AAA’s private proceedings can safeguard sensitive information.
Specialized Expertise: The entertainment industry requires knowledge beyond general legal expertise. The AAA offers a tailored approach with experienced arbitrators who understand your specific challenges.
We manage a wide range of disputes within the entertainment industry, including:
Conflicts over artistic vision, creative control, and credit.
Copyright infringement, trademark disputes, and other intellectual property matters.
Disputes between artists, agents, managers, and production companies.
Funding, investment, and profit participation conflicts.
Advertising, merchandizing, sponsorship, endorsement, influencer, and personal appearance conflicts.
Our Panel is composed of top-tier professionals with deep expertise across various sectors of the entertainment industry.
By choosing an arbitrator or mediator with specialized knowledge, you can be comfortable that someone who understands the industry’s complexities will handle your case, leading to more efficient proceedings and decisions.
Our panelists offer:
With a panel of seasoned professionals from film, television, music, theater, and digital media, our arbitrators are equipped to handle the nuances of each case.
Whether the dispute involves contract disagreements, intellectual property issues, or creative conflicts, our arbitrators provide balanced, binding decisions based on a deep understanding of entertainment law and industry practices.
Contact the AAA today at CommercialCases@adr.org to learn more about our accounting arbitration and mediation services.