Range Media Partners has sued CAA over the agency’s use of noncompetes, a countermove to an earlier lawsuit accusing the management firm of stealing confidential information and operating as a rival organization.

Range, in a countersuit filed in California state court on Monday evening, alleges CAA is maneuvering to undermine its growth by threatening to cancel equity for employees at the agency who want to work at the management start-up. It seeks a court order barring CAA from enforcing noncompetes and at least $1 million for claims of unfair competition tortious interference with economic relationships.

Range Media Partners has sued CAA over the agency’s use of noncompetes, a countermove to an earlier lawsuit accusing the management firm of stealing confidential information and op

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