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Yeah, I have the same problem when everybody thinks I'm Chuck. Pretty frustrating.
On the issues, two of the biggest priorities for IATSE (and most of entertainment Labor) are run-away productions (studios taking business out of the US and filming abroad to get foreign government incentives and/or cheaper labor) and Intellectual Property theft.
One point on the run-away production issue for unions like IATSE, Teamsters, Laborers and others is that while much of the production is going to Canada, it's tricky because these unions also have Canadian members, albeit in much smaller numbers, and have to be sensitive to the internal politics that arise because of that. The run-away production issue brings into play tax incentives, downward pressure on union wages and more restrictive regulations that come w/ working in the US.
On IP, Loeb and IATSE have been leaders on legislative efforts to pass the Pro-IP act in 2008 and the ongoing work on Rogue Site legislation (Sen. Leahy has been driving this effort to get DOJ to increase efforts to shut down websites, many based in China and throughout Asia, that exist only to sell pirated and counterfeit goods, with a special emphasis on pirated DVD's).
One thing you might want to discuss w/ Matt are your thoughts on China. I remember that both you and Arlene have mentioned that you have spent a good bit of time there; if you think it's appropriate you could discuss how your relationships there might make it easier to deal with these IP issues.
It's obviously your decision on how to handle the VP issue, but if you think it's appropriate to mention that he will be the point on everything China, that would be huge. China is the issue that underlies most of the fears about the future of the industry and I would be particularly sensitive to that.
One last thing that you might want to pick Matt's brain about is the issue of the internet and on-line movies. Not sure where they are on it, but we are obviously not far from having movies sold on-line the same day they hit the theaters and on-demand, Netflix, etc will continue to change the industry. At the end of the day, this may be the biggest single issue they face.
If you have time, it might be good to meet at 12:30 (or grab an early lunch) or so to discuss last minute issues... Not sure what your schedule is.
Chuck, any other thoughts?
------Original Message------
From: Hunter Biden
To: Mike Mathis MG1
Cc: Chuck Harple MG
Subject: Re: Any
Sent: Feb 1, 2011 9:42 PM

I've done all reading of website and recent news- was wondering if there were any particular labor issues I should be aware of. Also I got a call from my dad who said that he heard "Beau Biden" was a shoe in for the job. Clearly signals were crossed somewhere unless my brother didn't tell me and plans to resign as AG of Delaaware.

R. Hunter Biden
Rosemont Seneca Partners
202-333-1880

On Feb 1, 2011, at 9:36 PM, "Mike Mathis" <mike@mmathisgroup.com> wrote:

> I would think you should definitely review the MPAA website. We have a friend who is close with some staff at MPAA who is quietly checking to get the latest info on where things stand (she isn't going to mention your name... She told us that MPAA is really struggling to find the right person; they want someone who can navigate both Labor and the studios and who can actually be a manager of the Association, not just a pretty face. The guy who is currently the acting Chairman/ President really wants the job but wants to live in California and the Board wants the leadership to be in DC. Also he is 65 years old and they want someone younger).
> We're talking in the a.m. and we will send you anything we get back from her. We should probably either plan to meet beforehand for a few minutes or at least talk. Our train is supposed to get in to NY at 10:45.
> ------Original Message------
> From: Hunter Biden
> To: Chuck Harple MG
> To: Mike Mathis MG1
> Subject: Any
> Sent: Feb 1, 2011 8:28 PM
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> Reading I should be doing prior to meeting tomorrow?
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> R. Hunter Biden
> Rosemont Seneca Partners
> 202-333-1880
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