Bruce D. Sires was recently interviewed by the National Law Journal on the subject of child actor laws, specifically the Coogan Law. Bruce specializes in Coogan Trust Accounts, which hold the required 15% of a minor actor’s earnings until they reach the age of 18. The article was released concurrently with a speech Bruce gave on April 20th on the same subject at the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
Click the link below to read the full article.
Coogan Law Loophole Leaves Child Actors At Financial Risk. pdf
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Bruce D. Sires to Speak at BHBA Seminar on Child Actors
Wednesday, April 20, 2011LAWRY'S Restaurant
100 North La Cienega, Beverly Hills
Lunch & Registration: 12 Noon; Program 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bruce D. Sires will be a featured speaker at an upcoming Beverly Hills Bar Association lunch seminar entitled "Child Actors - What's All The Fuss?: A Look at the Current State of Laws and Regulations." The seminar will review and discuss recent changes in the industry governing the employment of minors in entertainment.
Bruce will be speaking on the proper handling of a minor's earnings under the Coogan Act, specifically the 15% employers are required to deposit into a Coogan Trust Account for the benefit of the minor after age 18.
For more information on this event or to register, please click here.
Bruce will be speaking on the proper handling of a minor's earnings under the Coogan Act, specifically the 15% employers are required to deposit into a Coogan Trust Account for the benefit of the minor after age 18.
For more information on this event or to register, please click here.
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