Labor drama coming from the heavily unionized film industry is threatening productions in Georgia, as a conflict between the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers looks likely to produce a strike authorization vote on October 1st. The disagreement has nothing to do with Georgia, but rather revolves around revenue sharing by major streaming companies like Netflix and Disney+, as well as overworking crew members. Hopefully we see a resolution before the film industry here in Georgia, which now produces more than $4B in direct spending annually, is negatively affected. For now the possibility of a strike has the industry DRIFTING…
Ga. Supreme Court’s controversial decision
The recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to no longer hear (most) murder appeals has led to criticism and debate, particularly from the state Court of Appeals, which will now handle those cases. Court of Appeals judges say their staffs are already stretched thin, and that such a move would require the legislature to significanltly increase funding and staffing within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center. The move leaves Georgia’s court system DRIFTING…
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