The dispute between Michael Kassan, the former CEO of MediaLink, and UTA (United Talent Agency) has escalated, with Kassan filing a $125 million defamation lawsuit against UTA's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, over a "Pathological Liar" crack. This legal action comes in the wake of allegations of corporate and financial misconduct within UTA, with Kassan accusing the agency of mudslinging and making "frivolous" claims. UTA has countered, asserting that the facts presented are not part of a smear campaign. The conflict also involves a contentious scheme to retain Kassan for $3 million post-accusations, which includes charges of broken contracts and theft.