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Range Media Sues CAA Over Alleged Noncompete Violations

11/26/2025

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Range Media Partners filed a countersuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), accusing illegal noncompete agreements.
The suit says CAA's actions violate California's ban on noncompetes and seeks over $1 million in damages.
CAA says Range’s claims are meritless and that former agents forfeited rights by competing.
The dispute began over talent poaching and has escalated, and arbitration may influence the case, with no ruling until next year.

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Range Media Partners filed a countersuit against Creative Artists Agency (CAA), accusing illegal noncompete agreements.
The suit says CAA's actions violate California's ban on noncompetes and seeks over $1 million in damages.
CAA says Range’s claims are meritless and that former agents forfeited rights by competing.
The dispute began over talent poaching and has escalated, and arbitration may influence the case, with no ruling until next year.