The move will make Abrams the first mid-tier agency to reopen for writing business, if the union assents, and only the second agency of note to reopen its doors to writers after the 30-agent Verve signed the WGA’s new Code of Conduct. Even in just making its offer, Abrams becomes the first firm of significance to break ranks with the Association of Talent Agents, as Verve is not an ATA member.
Source: Abrams Artists Agency Breaks Ranks, Offers to Drop Packaging Fees (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter