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Judge rejects DLSE Efforts to deny or revoke LA Direct Models talent agency’s license

Jill Blasser — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:10:49 +0000

LA Direct Models has filed suit against the California Labor Commissioners office seeking Punitive Damages for Interference with Prospective Business Advantage, Abuse of Process, and intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. (LOS ANGELES, Calif. / June 7, 2022) — An April 26, 2022 Decision from experienced and respected Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Eric Sawyer of the Office […]

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On The Other Foot: Understanding ‘Trial de Novo’ and the Future of the LA Direct Models Case

xxxReporter — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:45:16 +0000

There seems to be a fair amount of confusion in the adult industry, as reflected by statements made on social media, about the status of the ‘Jane Doe’ case brought against against LA Direct Models and Derek Hay by Charlotte Cross, Sofi Ryan, Shay Evans a.k.a. Gia Milana, Hadley Viscara, and Andi Rye a.k.a. Zoe Sparx […]

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Maitland Ward Moves to Dismiss Sections of Allan Gelbard ‘Shakedown’ Lawsuit

xxxReporter — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:42:15 +0000

Scathing legal filing calls the complaint “nothing more than a transparent attempt to capitalize on Ward’s meteoric success” and “part of [a] quest for free publicity and in furtherance of [a] shakedown scheme.” In April we reported on a civil lawsuit shakedown filed against adult superstar Maitland Ward over an alleged video production deal gone bad. Ward […]

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Maitland Ward Calls Allan Gelbard Lawsuit ‘Lies’, ‘a Complete Fairy Tale’, an Attempt to ‘Extort’ Her

xxxReporter — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:30:20 +0000

Wednesday, the internet was abuzz with a TMZ report that a “reality TV” actress and videographer had sued adult star Maitland Ward over an alleged video production deal gone bad. Ward retorts that the entire narrative upon which the case is based is “a complete fairy tale.” brought by Allan Gelbard. Although the plaintiffs are unnamed […]

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Allan Gelbard Isn’t Just Going After LA Direct Using Natasha Starr

Mike — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:18:18 +0000

Does Allan Gelbard really approaches his female porn star clients with offers for free representation in exchange for elicit favors as a payment method? Using Natasha Starr formerly of La Direct facilitated by Raul the pimp husband ? You decide for you self. It has been reported to me that he has done this to […]

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