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Baldoni’s New Move – Motion to Compel RE: Vanzan Lawsuit

We’re back with a major update in the ongoing legal saga: Justin Baldoni has filed a motion to compel regarding the Vanzan lawsuit—a central and controversial part of the larger fight with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
What’s this motion about? Why is Baldoni pushing to enforce discovery here? And how does this play into the broader case strategy?
We also take a moment to catch up on the current state of the lawsuit after a whirlwind of filings, amicus briefs, and rulings. What’s changed since last week—and what should we all be watching for next?
Join the Jury Pool as real lawyers break down the moves behind the headlines.
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Taking Stock of the Fallout: Lively v. Baldoni Breakdown w/ Ron Zambrano

The dust is settling… so what comes next?
We’re joined again by employment attorney Ron Zambrano to take stock of the aftermath of Judge Liman’s sweeping order, which dismissed most of Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit.
What does this mean for Baldoni’s case moving forward? What’s the strategy now on both sides and how might the legal teams regroup after this big development?
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Read some of Ron's accomplishments below:- $4.25M verdict against Soulja Boy- The harassment case by the dancers against Lizzo: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lizzo-dancers-weight-shamed-pressured-touch-nude-performer-lawsuit-rcna95161 - The harassment case by the photographer against Megan the Stallion: https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/photographer-megan-thee-stallion-throwing-tv-remote-head-1234968738/ - The wrongful termination and disability discrimination case by the live-in handyman against Kanye from his Malibu home: https://fortune.com/2023/09/18/kanye-west-lawsuit-employee-tony-saxon/ 
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Jimmy Buffett’s Widow Sues Co-Trustee Over $275M Estate

A legal fight is brewing over the $275 million estate of music legend Jimmy Buffett. His widow is suing to remove the co-trustee—an accountant—raising questions about trust administration, fiduciary duty, and what happens when massive estates are in dispute.
As trust and estate litigators, this is right in our wheelhouse. We’ll break down:
- Why a widow might sue a co-trustee- What it means when an estate is worth hundreds of millions- The legal standards for removing a trustee- And what this might signal about future litigation in celebrity estates
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Judge’s Sweeping Orders, Baldoni’s Case Gutted? W/ Court of Random Opinion & The Titled Lawyer

We’re joined by two incredible guests—Lauren from Court of Random Opinion and Omar aka The Titled Lawyer—as we break down Judge Liman’s sweeping order that dismissed much of Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit.
We’re breaking down what led to this sweeping order, what’s left of Baldoni’s case (including the sexual harassment allegations), and where he could go from here legally.
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Why Blake Lively Deserves a Fair Process (Yes, Even Now)

We’re back on the Lively v. Baldoni lawsuit—but this time, we’re playing a bit of devil’s advocate.
No matter how wild the facts may look from the outside, Blake Lively still deserves fair process under the law. In this live, we explain what California’s Civil Code Section 47.1 was meant to do, why it's such a big deal in this case, and how it intersects with fundamental due process rights—even for controversial parties.
We're not ignoring the claims or the public perception. We're asking: What does fair process really mean, and how should it apply in a defamation lawsuit like this?
We also walk through some hypothetical examples to show where these protections can help—or go too far.
Real lawyers. Real analysis. And always—your voice in the Jury Pool.
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Blake Lively’s Case Without Emotional Damages | Jury Pool Is On It

Emotional damages might be off the table in the Lively v. Baldoni case — so what now?
We’re back to talk about what losing emotional damages really means for this lawsuit, and whether Blake Lively’s claims still hold weight. The Jury Pool (that’s YOU) had some incredibly sharp insights in the comments, and we’re giving credit where credit’s due.
We’ll also reference California’s jury instructions (CACI) to break down how these damages usually work and what this shift could mean for the trial ahead.
Join us for real lawyer analysis, smart audience discussion, and more legal drama.
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Blake Lively Withdraws Claims + Judge Liman’s Latest Order: “Figure It Out”

Another update in Lively v. Baldoni—and this one’s all about strategy and signal.
Blake Lively is now withdrawing claims, and we’re here to break down what that actually means. Is it a win, a retreat, or simply nothing at all?
Plus, Judge Liman denied Baldoni’s team’s motion. Is the court signaling that no evidence will be considered? That the parties need to resolve this on their own?
We're real lawyers reacting in real-time, giving you the legal insight beneath the headlines. Join us as we explore the latest moves, what they mean for the case, and what comes next.
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Conflict of Interest? Esra Hudson, Amicus Briefs & the California Women’s Law Center

We’re digging into a new issue in the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni defamation case: Esra Hudson—Lively’s attorney—is a board member of the California Women’s Law Center, one of the groups that just filed an amicus brief supporting her.
Is this a conflict of interest? Should it have been disclosed? Does it impact the integrity or optics of the amicus support?
We break it all down as real lawyers, explaining what this could mean legally—and publicly—for the case.
California Women's Law Center Board of Directors: https://www.cwlc.org/category/board-of-directors/ 
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Baldoni's Lawyer Fires Back: Will the Briefs Be Tossed?

Sometimes the law—and live shows—don’t go exactly as planned. We’re down one lawyer today, but Keith is holding it down solo to keep you in the loop and make sure the jury pool isn’t left hanging.
In this episode, we break down Bryan Freedman’s newest response to the amicus briefs backing Blake Lively and her motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit. Will the briefs stay in or get tossed? Keith gives his take on what might happen next.
Plus, a quick teaser for our next episode: “If Not Defamation… Then What? Rebuilding Baldoni’s Lawsuit.” We’re looking at the alternative causes of action Baldoni could bring instead.
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Amicus Briefs in Lively v. Baldoni: Advocacy Groups Back 47.1 Defense

Another twist in the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni defamation lawsuit—and this one’s big. Advocacy groups are now backing Lively by filing amicus briefs in support of her motion to dismiss, citing California’s new Civil Code Section 47.1 (the so-called "Me Too Law"). In this episode, we’re breaking down: - What an amicus brief actually is- Why advocacy groups are getting involved now- What this support could mean for both sides and their legal strategy- And how it might shape the court’s view of 47.1 going forward
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