Archive · 31 Jul 2025
UTA, Michael Kassan Settle Dispute Over Employment Contract
UTA and Michael Kassan, after a long legal battle, have decided to settle their disagreements.
The issues began after UTA bought Kassan's company, MediaLink.
They then had a disagreement about Kassan's job and contract.
Both sides sued each other with accusations of wrongdoing.
Eventually, they agreed to end their dispute through arbitration.
No specific details of the settlement have been released, but it seems Kassan will not be returning to work for UTA or MediaLink.
UTA and Michael Kassan have reached an agreement to end their dispute.
The dispute stemmed from Kassan's employment contract with UTA and allegations of spending.
UTA acquired MediaLink, founded by Kassan, in 2021 for $125 million.
The conflict began when UTA claimed they fired Kassan, while he claimed he resigned.
The case went to arbitration after public lawsuits and accusations between parties.
- Who
- UTA and Michael Kassan, with Jeremy Zimmer also involved.
- What
- UTA and Michael Kassan reached an agreement to end their dispute over Kassan's employment contract.
- When
- The agreement was reached after a year of court battles.
- Where
- Beverly Hills, at UTA headquarters.
- Why
- To resolve the employment contract dispute and related allegations.
UTA's Stance
Michael Kassan's Stance
Departure from UTA
UTA's Stance
Claimed they fired Michael Kassan.
Michael Kassan's Stance
Michael Kassan claimed he resigned.
- Parties
- UTA and Michael Kassan
- Dispute Type
- Employment contract
- MediaLink Acquisition
- UTA acquired MediaLink in 2021
- Acquisition Price
- $125 million
- Settlement Details
- Not disclosed
- Kassan's Role
- Founder of MediaLink
- Zimmer's Status
- Stepped aside as UTA CEO