If any 'contract' requires either party to do sonething illegal, that contract in NOT VALID. Any 'agent' who procures work that he knows requires eihter party to violate ANY law will lose in any court if the performer want to void the contract with the agent who is procuring 'illegal' work for the performer.(when an agent books a non condom scene in violation of OSHA blood borne pathogen standards.....(See the brooke ashley case)
And if the lawyer youre getting your info from also represents agents and producers, do yourself a favor and get a new lawyer. The VAST majority of agent/performer contracts(in the adult biz) are not worth the paper they are printed on, and if any industry lawyer tries to tell you otherwise, do yourself a favor and get another lawyer. If an agent or producer recommends a lawyer, do yourself a favor and get another lawyer.
Industry lawyer example...Don Hollywood recommends that talent NOT report unsafe work conditions becuase it would "most probably" result in fines being levied against those being reported. He admiths that what the producers are doing is illegal, but you the stupiid talent should keep your mouth shut if you want to get work.
Question for Pornlaw...Should this be reported to the ethics committee or the bar association?(Adultfyi article..."ron miller weighs in on cal osha la county health investigation of an std complaint)
And no, I am not alwayer, but i do own a holiday inn resort.