The 'Talent Agency Act Scrutiny' in the music industry primarily refers to the ongoing examination and legal challenges surrounding the California Talent Agencies Act (TAA)³. This legislation mandates that individuals acting as talent agents must be licensed by the California Labor Commissioner². The scrutiny arises from the often-blurred distinction between the roles of licensed talent agents and unlicensed personal managers, particularly when managers engage in activities that could be construed as procuring employment for artists, which is a function typically reserved for licensed agents¹.