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As we told you back on March 10, it was unlikely that Charlie Sheen would ever get his day in court against Warner Bros and/or Chuck Lorre. This is even more true today. The latest development is that Lorre’s lawyer Howard Weitzman has succeeded in wrapping Lorre into Warner Bros’ arbitration over Sheen’s contract. Deadline previously reported that Weitzman was trying for this just hours after Charlie’s juicy lawsuit was filed against the studio and the executive producer of Two And A Half Men. That’s also when the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services accepted the Warner Bros vs Sheen dispute for arbitration. Now JAMS will include Chuck vs Charlie, too. The contract, like most in Hollywood, calls for private arbitration to settle all disputes, thus thwarting Team Charlie’s attempt to draw the studio and Lorre into a messy public court fight. Insiders tell us that pretty much the only way Team Charlie could face Lorre in court now would be if Sheen’s lawyer Marty Singer wins an injunction against JAMS, and that’s considered extremely unlikely. Right now, no such injunction has been filed.
Chuck Lorre Wins Round Vs. Charlie Sheen
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Winning! Er, not so much…
Losing. Duh.
Enjoy your tour, Charlie…based upon the current plan…it will take you only 25 to 50 shows (not counting expenses) to equal one episode of Two and a Half Men.
Winning…not yet…and, probably never.
It’s not always about the money – plus I’m sure he has plenty of money by now. It’s about takin’ it to the man – in this case Chuck Lorre and WB.
You give Sheen way too much credit. He was an overpaid actor making millions of dollars per year, he is “the man.” For that matter, this is totally about money and Sheen has probably “blown” through a chunk of his money on drugs and whores.
No kidding. Sheen is not as rich as everyone thinks. More money just equals more problems and expenses. Wasn’t it reported that he spent $500,000 on his Vegas night. He has five kids, two ex-wives and a lifestyle that they have all been accustomed too. And I am sure his “goddesses” don’t work very much anymore. Sheen was probably counting on winning this lawsuit, but it doesn’t appear he will get very much. I’m sure he will get a nice check, but nothing compared to the amount he would have gotten with two more seasons of “Two and a Half Men.”
Losing.
Go Chaim Levine! You da man Chaim you da man!
Losing! Big Time!
great reporting Deadline!
seen it a thousand times, based on his salary after comish, taxes, alimony & his out of control lifestyle I would be willing to bet he is having major cash flow issues and his biz mgrs are scrambling right now. he’ll be bankrupt in 6 months.
This post does not make much sense. While I am not a CA attorney I am going to assume the JAMS process is the same everywhere. Has Sheen been compelled by the court to accept arbitration against Lorre or did Sheen agree to it which seems highly unlikely.
That fact that JAMS has “accepted” Lorre into arbitration is not dispositive at all if Sheen disputes that he is required to arbitrate against Lorre. The acceptance of Lorre by JAMS is administrative and not legal. Sheen’s lawsuit against Lorre does not magically disappear because JAMS accepts the arbitration claim.
The court would have to rule on that, dismiss the lawsuit and compel Sheen to arbitrate against Lorre.
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Yes, what JAMS agrees to do has no legal bearing on the question of whether arbitration is required. Charlie’s lawsuit in court will go forward unless and until Lorre’s lawyers move to compel arbitration and win. Given the track record of California courts in upholding mandatory arbitration in employment cases – and given that Lorre isn’t a party to Charlie’s contract, I suspect Lorre isn’t going to win this round. WB may find itself in court, too.
Ultimately, this is all just to set up the value of the settlement. The case stays in court = bigger check for Charlie. the case goes to arbitration = smaller check for Charlie.
You are correct except that the court could also place the civil suit on hold until the JAMS arbitration is done, then decide whether to proceed if JAMS doesn’t resolve all the issues, or dimiss the suit if it does.
Don’t count out the Condor of Calabasas yet. He’s turning himself into a brand with the merchandise and live shows. #TEAMWINNING
He’s not a “brand”, AD. He’s is self-confessed crack head who is making a fool of himself in front of the world. Soon he will be a broke self confessed crack head. The shows and merch will never make up for the loss of income from the show, cost of drugs, “goddesses” and his legal fees. Who would ever bond this guy after the way he’s presented himself recently?
Not winning…
WB/Lorre are well on their way, but must still file a motion to compel arbitration (instead of an answer, if they haven’t already) in the civil case and convince the judge to put it on hold pending the outcome of the JAMS arbitration. Even then there could be more procedural surprises, so try not to seem too surprised when they’re pulled out of a hat. Once I handled a matter with parallel JAMS and guild arbitrations arising from the same dispute–same facts and same law–it was like “Groundhog Day” before one arbitrator and then the other. Happily the result was the same since both arbitrators were experienced in the biz and knew what they were doing.
Thomas, if Lorre is not a party to the underlying agreement how does the acceptance by JAMS have any legal effect on Sheen at all. I am not a CA atty(Texas) so maybe I am missing something here.
I really do not understand, all of the ratings for the show speak themselves for it’s popularity. Charlie Sheen is living as if it was his character Charlie Harper. So lets all quite throwing those rocks when living in a glass house!!!!
It’s not over till all the Moms From Mars Sing!
Team Charlie FTW !!
Sorry, Loser, Bye!
Will you all stop with this Team Charlie v. Team Chuck crap? This isn’t some damn high school football game. Lawsuits are painful, drawn out, miserable experiences, and everyone involved has to be going through hell.
am i the only one that has noticed NOBODY… NOBODY that has worked for or with Lorre has said anything nice about him during all of this… seems a little odd to me.
dharma and greg, roseanne, grace under fire, cybil, big bang…
Freakshow. prostitution is a crime. He’s a criminal. Why has he not been arrested and jailed. Freaky warners pays off the cops. It’s a bunch of scumbags the entire setup.
Charlie, Lindsay , Mel , crs Brn,etal ;
scum.
The public needs a venue to attack these criminals if the courts refuse to.
Let it go Charlie you are a wacko right now and need to go to a nice little clincic somewhere out in the country and stay for about a year and get it together. You are not a good role model for your children and I am sure if they could or do understand they are ashamed of their Dad. So Bone Up Mr. Sheen and get it together! You are embrassing yourself with your self destructive ways!
No way Sheen can win this! Warner Brothers pockets are far deeper than his and they’ll litigate him ’til he’s totally broke! Way to
blow it all – including your career, Cha! NO studio or network is going to want to touch you after this mess you’ve created. Enjoy those hookers and all that coke, buddy. That’s all you got now,buddy!
Charlie would even fall in LOVE with Heidi’s girls – the hookers would call Heidi and say “He told me he loved me” Heidi would say ” Ah he tells that to everyone… did you get the money”
Lets send Charlie to Japan to experience real life pain, not made up trust fund -spoiled actor issues -
I hope the two unemployed woman get a little for their IRA accounts from that glass of milk for talent DRUG addict – go girls !!!!
Charlie sheen is the man! ( period) Chuck Lorre should be ashamed of himself and Charlie’s team should be able to take to court and let the people resolve this issue. Chuck started this, he should have never said ANYTHING about Charlie and his situation.
Chuck Lorre is wrong and I wish they would let this go to court where justice could be served. He had no right, no right to comment on Charlie sheen at the end of the show Mike And Molly. This guy is a creep and will. Get his, karma.
I want to hangout with Charlie Sheen.
just read that charlie getting paid seven million for one month of shows. not bad. leave guy alone -after years of kissing ass in hollywood he deserves to tell a few people to screw off. sounds like winning to me.
no one here has any idea of his money situation. why comment? does anyone here know exactly what he worth? nope.
i do know that he bought and held on to real estate in the 80′s. he also has top business guys working hard to protect his cash.
im sure all this press will lead to good paycheck just by ads and showing up.(paris – kim way- show up- get paid!)
charlie you are a true inspiration
Yeah, no one who ever worked for Chuck has anything nice to say about him.
All those unknowns who came into those shows barely able to pay their bills and left millionaires. THOSE POOR PEOPLE.
If Chuck wants to treat me that badly and put me in one of his shows, and then “be horrible” to me for 500.000 – 5.000.000 per episode… I’m game.
Especially since “be horrible and want to destroy me” for charlie sheen means “wants me to show up for rehearsals, know my lines and not be doped up when we are filming”
Guys the mans a Vatican assassin warlock with tiger blood and Adonis DNA who kills trolls, leave him alone, I for one think he is a great role-model and all you guys disagreeing are poor losers or actors who never made it so you wanna b**** and complain about someone who is and will always be successful.