Hi Dave, I have kind of skimmed over the other answers I see what you
have gotten, but I think it may be more complicated than they indicate.
The thing that you have to find out is did the former manager have the
authority at the time to bind the organization. And who has a written
contract with them, you or him?
However, if you managed to get a written agreement from the organization
then things are different, even if they have a prior agreement with the
other guy, you do have an agreement with them and they are liable to
meet that agreement with you. See it begins to get complicated.
You really need to talk to a local attorney. This is not something we
can advise you on even if we know all the facts. Talk to an attorney
about this case. You might want get general advice about contracts for
the future from him too, so if something like this happens again you
know in advance what you have to do.
The only thing I can tell you is, don't give up until you have lost. Do
not just back down because the other guy is bigger. Even if he wins, you
may also, if the organization gave a contract to both of you they are
the ones with a problem. But you can be sure they do have an attorney on
hand, and you are going to have to stand your ground in any case.
Welcome to the world of business. The least you are going to get out of
this is to learn how to not let yourself get into a situation like this
in the future. However, it goes in the end, consider it a learning
experience.
Oh, yes, be firm, but very polite with the organization people. Your
attitude should be that you do not have a problem with them, but are
just trying to straighten out an contract problem. After all you will
probably want to continue doing business with them in the future.
Let me repeat that important statement. "Don't give up until you have
lost". Remember what happens to a team that walks off the field in the
seventh inning, they forfeit the game. Make sure you have lost, and not
just forfeited. The very least you want to do is leave everyone aware
that they are dealing with a professional.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Dave Brooks wrote:
God, can things get any worse.
Photo funk for many months and now i get an email from a photo company that is a lot bigger than moi, stating that they have the rights to shoot anequine show next weekend, that i'm supposed to have,from the guy who has nothing to do with it anymore.
The new managers are clients of mine and gabe me the show over 10 months ago.
This guy is really aggressive and i have emailed an called him back on this,
bit, do you think this is a muscle effort.
I mean the guy he is quoting left that show 2 years ago.
I don't know what to do now. He has taken one show from me already this year, but i knew that.
Am i being over run because i'm a small business(he has 4 mac's several tent
staff and 5 photographers. I'm me and my web site.
Ladies and Gents, i'm in a real mental funk tonight.
Any thing i can do here, and words of encouragement
Lord n\knows its needed here tonight.
Dave
David J Brooks
Equine, Pets, Bands, Rural Landscape Photography in York Region
www.caughtinmotion.com
Pentax istD, PZ-1, Nikon D1 D2H
