About this episode
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores the legal and media intricacies surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, sparked (again) by The Hollywood Reporter's recent coverage. The episode discusses social media's emotional toll on Lively, Ryan Reynolds' involvement, and comments by Ari Emanuel, highlighting ongoing legal and PR battles. The discussion touches on 'cultural misunderstandings', the Baha'i faith's impact on Baldoni, and the (amended) allegations of Ms. Lively regarding sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, retaliation, and more. Hoeg also examines power dynamics in Hollywood stardom, and the complexities of legal claims for the unique craft of movie-making, culminating in insights into public relations, law, and ethical considerations in the entertainment industry.
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LINKS
COVER
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-lively-slams-sexist-cover-depicting-her-and-justin-baldoni/
ARI
https://people.com/blake-lively-and-ryan-reynolds-good-people-says-agency-head-who-fired-justin-baldoni-11679982
THR
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/justin-baldoni-bahai-blake-lively-legal-feud-1236142565/
https://x.com/justplainzack/status/1893810232196792446
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/justin-baldoni-attorney-bryan-freedman-cant-lose-1236142321/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-publicity-pr-changes-1236141364/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/timeline-justin-baldoni-blake-lively-it-ends-with-us-legal-battle/production-halted-june-15-2023/
3.6 ORDER
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.50.0_2.pdf
https://nysba.org/app/uploads/2022/05/Rules-of-Professional-Conduct-as
