13137365
BBB file opened: 7/14/2000
Business started: 6/28/2000
Licensing
California law requires any company that procures or offers to procure employment or auditions, or that provides artist management services, direction or counseling to develop an artist's career, for any of which they collect a fee in advance to post a $10,000 bond. This law also prohibits charging for such services as; registering or listing the artist for employment, providing photographs, videotapes, other promotional materials, costumes, lessons or training, or auditions.
To obtain bonding information, write to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Industrial Relations, Legal Section, at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142 or call (415) 703-4846 or by email to DLSE.licensing@dir.ca.gov. The website address is www.dir.ca.gov.
Contact Information
Eric Rottman - President
Business Category
Talent Consultants - Advance Fee
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Industry Tips
This company's principal, Eric Rottman, previously was an officer of a local talent company called O'Brien Rottmann Talent located in Santa Monica. This company earned an unsatisfactory rating with the Bureau based on failing to respond to customer complaints, and failing to comply with licensing requirements for their industry. O'Brien Rottman Talent Consultants closed their doors without notifying clients in April of 2000.
We routinely suggest you read and understand all contract provisions, including cancellation and refund policies before making a buying decision. California laws relating to "advance fee talent services" allow 10 days to cancel contracts without penalty or obligation. In some cases, refunds must be provided within 48 hours, or the company is required to pay the artist an additional summ equal to the original amount of the fee. Cancellation procedures should be outlined in your contract. Keep in mind there are probably no guarantees of employment. Your success in the industry will depend on your own talent, perseverance, and ability to utilize your resources.
Companies that procure employment are required by law to be licensed with the Department of Industrial Relations and cannot collect fees prior to offering services. As of our last verification, on September 3, 2003, this company was not licensed as a talent agency with the State of California. For the most up to date licensing information, write the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement at P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142, call (415) 703-4846, or visit their website at www.dir.ca.gov.