This contract, according to the suit, was unlawful and immoral in that it secured Malm 20% of Reznor's gross earnings, rather than his net earnings, as is the standard practice between artists and their management.
Kontrak ini, menurut gugatan tersebut, tidak sah dan tidak bermoral dalam bahwa Malm dijamin bahwa 20% dari pendapatan kotor Reznor, ketimbang laba bersih, karena itu adalah praktik standar antara artis dan manajemen mereka.