The New York Times is facing a breach of contract lawsuit from the Texas Monthly over its new magazine editor Jake Silverstein.
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The Times said Friday that Texas Monthly publisher Emmis Communications is expected to file a breach of contract suit for Silverstein's departure from the publication, where he served as editor.
The Times will also be named in the suit for inducing the breach. It announced less than two weeks ago that Silverstein would take over the editor post at its Sunday magazine. He was expected to start this spring.
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“We had an understanding with Emmis during the search that Jake would be permitted to exit his contract with Emmis and take the job,” Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said, calling the decision to file suit “inexplicable.”
“We believe there is no basis for a lawsuit. We look forward to having Mr. Silverstein join The Times next month and help us shape the future of the magazine,” Murphy added.
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