Brian Walton

Former Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America, currently teaches Law and Practice at Loyola Law School

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Former Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America, currently teaches Law and Practice at Loyola Law School

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The  Writers Guild  claims it withdrew its proposal on DVD residuals yesterday, but claims the  Alliance of film and TV producers  still made unfair demands.  After the walk-out began…

Was This Strike Necessary?

The Writers Guild claims it withdrew its proposal on DVD residuals yesterday, but claims the Alliance of film and TV producers still made unfair demands.  After the walk-out began…

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