In the past, a little ambiguity in entertainment contracts wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but Disney’s reaction to Scarlett Johansson has lawyers less willing to leave things between the lines. As one top talent lawyer puts it, “If you’re going to ask for something, better be sure you’ll get it. Often, the smart ones conclude it’s in the best interest to not raise the issue. The last thing you wish to create is clarity that you don’t have what you wanted.”
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