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Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and others for $400 million, alleging extortion and defamation. The latest developments in the "It Ends With Us" lawsuit saga, including the involvement of Wayfarer Studios, The New York Times, The Agency Group PR, Joneswork PR, Vision PR, and the multiple lawsuits filed by both sides. Stay tuned for Monday's Podcast Episode for more updates on this case as it unfolds.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/xOgCXktdUMg?t=5340s
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Baldoni's Lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25493725/baldoni-v-reynolds-lively.pdf
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Diddy's lawyers argue that the videos in the sex trafficking case against him should be made available to the defense. They argue that the videos will show that the relationship was consensual and that the government's case is sexist.
The defense also claims that the government is "kink shaming" Diddy and that the victim was consenting. The government has offered to have a neutral expert enhance the videos, but the defense has refused.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/RgYrgSJBYEA
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Alec Baldwin is suing Kari Morrissey and others involved in the Rust case after the case against him was dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. The judge recused all judges in the district from the case, so it will be moved to a different district.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ShdIo8I-Qs?t=5280s
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In the Karen Reed case, Trooper Proctor, the lead investigator, faces a disciplinary trial on January 15, 2025, with potential termination on the table. The outcome could impact the retrial, as Proctor's handling of evidence is crucial. The Commonwealth may exclude the accident reconstruction biomechanical engineers from ARKA, who testified that John O'Keefe's injuries weren't consistent with a vehicle collision.
Dr. Russell's testimony that O'Keefe's arm injuries were more consistent with a dog bite than a car accident will be allowed, but the court noted she didn't compare the dog's dentition to the injuries. The prosecution has obtained molds of the dog's teeth and measurements of its paws and claws.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ShdIo8I-Qs?t=1118s
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The Supreme Court heard arguments to uphold the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act or strike it down. Elizabeth Prelogar, US Solicitor General, argued that TikTok poses a national security threat and that the ban is necessary to protect American data. Noel Francisco represented TikTok and argued that the ban is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment rights of its users.
Jeffrey L Fisher, TikTok Creators Representative, also made similar arguments. TikTok argued that its algorithm is an editorial decision and that it is a publisher, not just a host of user-generated content. Could this admission remove Section 230 protection from TikTok? This raises questions about the role of social media platforms in moderating content and the extent to which they can be held liable for the actions of their users.
The outcome of the case could have major implications for the future of TikTok and other social media platforms.
Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/a6Fkz-BCqjs
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Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521
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Alec Baldwin is suing Kari Morrissey and others involved in the Rust case. The lawsuit stems from Baldwin claiming he was wrongly prosecuted for the accidental shooting death of Helena Hutchins on the set of Rust. The case was dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. Baldwin is suing for violation of his civil rights, conspiracy, malicious abuse of process, defamation and other causes of action.
Attorney Alex Spiro represents both Baldwin and Jay-Z. The judge in the Jay-Z case has had enough of his antics, who has asked him to tone down his inflammatory language, ad hominem attacks and filing copious amounts of litigation to seemingly drown the other side.
The "It Ends With Us" lawsuits are a trilogy of litigation. The lawsuits are centered around allegations of harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract. Stephanie Jones and her company, Jonesworks, are suing Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer, Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan, and up to 10 John Does for secretly coordinating a media smear campaign against Baldoni's film co-star, Blake Lively, and then used the crisis as an opportunity to drive a wedge between Jones and Baldoni, and to publicly pin blame for this smear campaign on Jones - when Jones had no knowledge or involvement in it.
Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for an article published on December 21st, 2024 covering a complaint filed by Blake Lively with the California Civil Rights Department. He alleges the Times failed to properly investigate these claims before publishing its article and it is defamatory, constitutes false light, invasion of privacy, promissory fraud, and breach of implied-in-fact contract. Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Wayfarer, Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan in New York alleging the same things filed in the California Complaint. Weâre not sure why this wasnât filed in California but think this has to be a strategic advantage.
RESOURCES
NM v Alec Baldwin Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLvDml0N_vUJ4wINrMLKHHS
Kari Morrissey Asks Judge to Reconsider Dismissal with Prejudice - https://www.youtube.com/live/ORPpIBhrpOY
Jay-Z Named in Diddy Lawsuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw
Live Breakdown of the âIt Ends With Usâ Trilogy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY6L7h2Asdc
Blake Livelyâs Complaint - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yfwMzSLaU
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Karen Read and her legal team are back in court for the second day of the Daubert Hearing. They are evaluating the Defense 'dog bite expert' to determine what testimony will be permitted in the re-trial and the scope of Dr. Russell's testimony.
We also learned that the prosecution actually went and found the dog, Chloe, and did measurements on her claws and paws and did molds of her jaws and bites as well.
Karen Read is scheduled to go back to court for Oral Arguments with another Daubert Hearing regarding the Digital Defense Expert, Rule 14 Discovery Motions with regard to the ARCA Experts on January 31st, 2025 at 9am ET. Based on how that goes, then possibly we will have an Evidentiary Hearing on February 6th, 2025, at 9am ET that could run into the 7th.
Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/mqwz88FkNm8
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Catch up on Day 1 Quickly - https://youtu.be/587k95WaryI?si=l7QZKWLVnXmBz1mO
Day 1 Full Court Day - https://youtube.com/live/MjU4nGT3TSs
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Colin v. Cuthbert is the food lawsuit that stole my heart. It might have been the first Food Court topic. This Trademark Case is filled with cheeky replies from Aldi's social media campaign that is delightful.
Enjoy this blast from the past that you didn't know you needed.
RESOURCES
Food Court Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKZ4dv4LpAmHKT-czjE9Dl9
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This 2024 Halloween Food Court Live Stream is one of my favorite live streams of the year! I've covered a lot of criminal cases this year so going over food litigations that are less heavy is welcomed.
We also have a long discussion over Dunkin Donuts' hilarious marketing strategies and you'll never guess the brand accounts that partake in the shenanigans.
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Food Court Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKZ4dv4LpAmHKT-czjE9Dl9
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In 2022, I had the pleasure of bringing you a conversation with Jay Edelson from Edelson PC - YES, the firm that has sued Erika Girardi and helped bring the Girardi Fraud crumbling down.
I was stunned to learn how the California Bar responded to Edelson PC when the fraud was brought to their attention. I had to ask Jay his thoughts on Judge Durkin's Order and whether Diana Jenkins really did pay the orphans and widows of the Lion Air crash disaster?
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The Girardi Fraud Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIvaPnEfilr35PrLPfq01qz
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Blake Lively filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and others, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The Complaint was filed with the California Civil Rights Department, which is a necessary step before a lawsuit can be filed in the superior court.
Blake Lively alleges that Baldoni and his associates hired a crisis PR team to embark on a reputationally damaging social media campaign to protect Bladoniâs reputation from allegations of harassment on set during the filming of âIt Ends With Us.â
Through his legal team, Baldoni gave a statement to the New York Times stating, â[t]hese claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.â
Is this about reputation, is it about retaliation, or is there more to come?
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If you want to read the complaint, itâs HERE.
The Full New York Times article is here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html
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During the Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial, Juror No. 787 AKA Egg Lady Juror, was dismissed prior to Closing Arguments. It turned out that she had been talking to people about the case that weren't jurors. That is not allowed.
She wrote a book about how she was wrongfully kicked off of the trial called Enough is Enough. She is requesting to unseal the record so that she can prove to the media and bloggers what happened to her was unfair. The Supreme Court of South Carolina denied the motion because when she agreed to see the sealed proceedings, she also agreed to not disseminate it.
Her attorney fired back that Courthouse Clerk Becky Hill talked about the in camera hearing in her book, Behind the Doors of Justice. I know what I'll be reading during the holiday break!
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/XKXi9WnvTdA?t=4910s
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Egg Lady Wrote A Book - https://youtube.com/live/0HKNZBInEso
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Diddy is denied Motion Seeking Discovery and Evidentiary Hearing related to alleged case leak information by the government. Diddy is allowed to have access to a laptop that doesnât have access to the internet so that he can review discovery information regarding his case from his lawyers.
Alec Murdaugh filed his full appeal to the South Carolina Supreme Court as they have agreed to take up his case. This can change the standing law of the state that can overturn the verdict. The main grounds for appeal is that an elected official, Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, tampered with the jury. Becky Hillâs 76 Ethics Complaints are on hold while the criminal investigation is in progress.
RESOURCES
Laffite New Trial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aFD93lUr60
First Murdaugh Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPbdI4DO_yg
https://www.youtube.com/@lunasharkmedia
Alex Murdaugh Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw
Juror Speaks Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QZ0dDzioIg
Becky Hill 76 Ethics Complaints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I15TNtPfC3w
Diddy Witness Intimidation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMzcZLezpdk
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Jay-Z & Diddy's accuser did an interview with NBC. They admitted to there being inconsistencies in their allegations. Jay-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, filed that interview to the record in hopes to get the file dismissed. Diddy also has given up the fight to get bail as he sets his sights on other pressing matters.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court to take up the ruling and filed an injunction while they review the case.
Tom Sandoval is representing himself in the Rachel lawsuit. Hopefully he is doing this because they are in mediation for settlement.
Tom Girardi's Prosecutor has recommended 14 years of prison.
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NBC Article - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jay-z-rape-accuser-comes-forward-nbc-news-acknowledges-inconsistencies-rcna183435
Sandoval Blames Attorneys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSivDmZOnes
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Karen Read is back in court for a Daubert Hearing. Dr. Russell is the Defense Expert Witness and is being questioned by both the Defense and the Prosecution to see if the testimony should come into the Re-Trial. Dr. Russell explained why she thinks the marks on John O'Keefe are specifically from a dog attack which is different than what she said on the stand in the first trial when she said it might be from a dog bite. The Prosecution was not done questioning Dr. Russell but it was time for court to end. It is scheduled to resume on Jan 7th, 2025, at 9am ET.
A Daubert Hearing is used to challenge an expert witness. The Judge acts as the gatekeeper of the evidence when determining if there is sufficient reliability for admissibility under FRE 702. The court can examine the methodology and reasoning behind the expert's opinion.
Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/MjU4nGT3TSs
RESOURCES
Previous Voir Dire of Dr. Russell - https://youtube.com/live/Wzt0SgXLa7k
Previous Testimony of Dr. Russell - https://youtube.com/live/-y57V1lkXeU
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Donna Adelson had a Status Conference Hearing on December 10th, 2024, with the new attorneys that are representing her. The Defense and Prosecution proposed the dates of June 16th - July 2nd of 2025.
The judge said that he'll have to check with his wife about his personal calendar but that they will have a follow up hearing on February 11th, 2025, at 2:30pm ET to see how discovery is going and if they will be ready for a trial.
Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/uRHNjlNen60
RESOURCES
Donna Adelson Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKREcVCO0ynq9o9K6A37cuk
Gigantic Flag Guy - https://www.youtube.com/@DustinPoynterVideos
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Jay-Z has been identified as Celebrity A, who participated with Diddy in sexually assaulting a 13 year old Jane Doe back in 2000. Jay-Z's attorney requested the court have the plaintiff refile the case without anonymity. Jay-Z also filed a lawsuit against The Buzzbee Firm as a John Doe, claiming he is being extorted.
Buzzbee explained on social media that requesting to mediate a lawsuit is not extortion. Tony Buzzbee was Denied a Restraining Order against the Quinn Emanuel Firm. The firms are accusing each other of legal gamesmanship, filing lawsuits in bad faith and malpractice. We have seen Diddy's lawyers attack other plaintiff's attorney's before.
Tony Buzzbee went to social media to claim that one of his clients recorded a call they had with an investigator offering to pay them to sue Buzzbee.
Do you want me to continue to follow this mud slinging saga between the attorneys?
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Latest Quick Bits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXbz89hq64c
Donna Adelsonâs Status Conference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRHNjlNen60
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Diddyâs Defense filed a Motion to Suppress findings in his laptop and other motions. I will go more in depth this Wednesday on The Emily Show.
Haliey Welch AKA Hawk Tuah Girl, was confronted by Coffeezilla for allegedly doing a Crypto Scam.
The movie Wicked is sued for misprinting their website on toy packaging; directing them to an adult site.
The United States Court of Appeal agreed that TikTokâs parent company, ByteDance, must divest from foreign adversary countries in order to do business in the USA. The next step would be to appeal to the Supreme Court.
This yearâs Spotify Wrapped is causing uproar over its results.
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Alec Baldwin is living rent free in Kari Morrissey's head. Morrissey filed a notice to appeal even though the judge denied her request to Reconsider the Dismissal with Prejudice. There is not law cited, again, we'll see if she gives one to support her claim when she actually files the appeal.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/vERbyI9zqzI?t=3777s
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Kouri Richins had a surprise ruling in her case. The Presiding Judge Denied Request for In-person Voir Dire and Jury Selection even thought the Trial Judge allowed the motion. Her defense will most likely appeal, but will this be rectified by the time it goes to trial in May 2025?
Unsealed Search Warrant also revealed that Kouri Richins asked her handy man for fentanyl. The handyman turned over his phone but tragically died in a motorcycle accident in September of 2024. Will the prosecutors be able to bring the text message evidence into trial? We'll find out in the future.
Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/vERbyI9zqzI?t=5823s
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