As Hollywood Reopens, COVID-19 Liability Waivers Proliferate

As many production companies attempt to resume filming, many are asking crews to give up the right to make any claims against them if they get sick with COVID-19. Such liability waivers are being widely used despite many of Hollywood’s entertainment unions cautioning members not to sign them before first getting advice. To sign or… Continue reading As Hollywood Reopens, COVID-19 Liability Waivers Proliferate

Ben Affleck Film ‘Hypnotic’ Producers File Suit Against Chubb Over Pandemic Clause

Group of freelancers sue DOL over independent contractor rule

The producers of the Ben Affleck action film Hypnotic are suing their insurance company over its failure to extend existing production coverage without including a new, pandemic-related clause. Hypnotic, directed by Robert Rodriguez and backed by Solstice Studios and Studio 8, was set to head into production in April. But the project was postponed by… Continue reading Ben Affleck Film ‘Hypnotic’ Producers File Suit Against Chubb Over Pandemic Clause