Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 12:20     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Liman gave WF until tomorrow to respond to the motion to strike the depo, and added "Lively is relieved from the responsibility to file a motion to continue sealing of Dkt. No. 538-1 pending further order of the Court."

It's fair IMO.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 11:19     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I haven't read the decision yet, but, good for Liman, I was almost thinking he was going to give it to them.

As for the next thing Gottlieb requests, it looks like a doozy. First they want to strike the transcript of Lively's depo from the docket (I think they raise good points here, there was no need to post the entire, unverified transcript when citing two lines) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.540.0.pdf

Then, a big motion for sanctions against Freedman for being a big meanie https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.546.0.pdf

The docket has a zillion exhibits to TMZ, etc (#547) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69510553/lively-v-wayfarer-studios-llc/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Perhaps Liman will grant the motion to strike with a harsh rebuke, in lieu of actually granting the motion for sanctions, consistent with what he's done in the past.


But the depo transcript made exhibit to a letter was filed as confidential so public cannot see it so what is big deal? Does it mean if don’t strike the transcript it becomes public after the case is over? Would it be public even if case settles or just if go to court? Not following why need to strike the transcript if gen public can’t see it anyway? What is process?


Once you file something under seal here, the opposing party has a week to argue it should remain under seal and why. If they don't file anything, the doc automatically gets released. So filing the whole rough draft transcript under seal makes busy work for Lively's attys in having to, presumably, go through the whole (rough draft!!! not even proofed yet!) transcript to say what should be confidential and what can be released.

It unnecessary when Fritz was only using the dep for a 2 page pin cite. The normal practice is file just those 2 pages and any surrounding context you might need. The even *more* normal practice is NOT to file the entire transcript of a dep that is still a rough draft ASCII copy lol. They did it purely to be jerks and maybe get the dep in front of the judge, or more likely the judge's clerk. Very on brand for them.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 10:36     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:What do you guys think happened during Blake’s depo?


Probably went as well as literally any interview she gives.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 09:41     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I haven't read the decision yet, but, good for Liman, I was almost thinking he was going to give it to them.

As for the next thing Gottlieb requests, it looks like a doozy. First they want to strike the transcript of Lively's depo from the docket (I think they raise good points here, there was no need to post the entire, unverified transcript when citing two lines) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.540.0.pdf

Then, a big motion for sanctions against Freedman for being a big meanie https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.546.0.pdf

The docket has a zillion exhibits to TMZ, etc (#547) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69510553/lively-v-wayfarer-studios-llc/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Perhaps Liman will grant the motion to strike with a harsh rebuke, in lieu of actually granting the motion for sanctions, consistent with what he's done in the past.


But the depo transcript made exhibit to a letter was filed as confidential so public cannot see it so what is big deal? Does it mean if don’t strike the transcript it becomes public after the case is over? Would it be public even if case settles or just if go to court? Not following why need to strike the transcript if gen public can’t see it anyway? What is process?


That is why the motion is inappropriate. They are just looking for a pr win of any type.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 02:04     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:I haven't read the decision yet, but, good for Liman, I was almost thinking he was going to give it to them.

As for the next thing Gottlieb requests, it looks like a doozy. First they want to strike the transcript of Lively's depo from the docket (I think they raise good points here, there was no need to post the entire, unverified transcript when citing two lines) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.540.0.pdf

Then, a big motion for sanctions against Freedman for being a big meanie https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304/gov.uscourts.nysd.634304.546.0.pdf

The docket has a zillion exhibits to TMZ, etc (#547) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69510553/lively-v-wayfarer-studios-llc/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Perhaps Liman will grant the motion to strike with a harsh rebuke, in lieu of actually granting the motion for sanctions, consistent with what he's done in the past.


But the depo transcript made exhibit to a letter was filed as confidential so public cannot see it so what is big deal? Does it mean if don’t strike the transcript it becomes public after the case is over? Would it be public even if case settles or just if go to court? Not following why need to strike the transcript if gen public can’t see it anyway? What is process?
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2025 00:44     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 23:57     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is there anyone out there that doesn’t think Blake and/or Ryan are running strategy for her case? It’s also the only way any of this makes sense.


It's a group effort lol in my opinion


You guys are nuts but go off.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 21:59     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:Is there anyone out there that doesn’t think Blake and/or Ryan are running strategy for her case? It’s also the only way any of this makes sense.


It's a group effort lol in my opinion
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 21:54     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

I know that judge is tired of them
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 21:53     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Is there anyone out there that doesn’t think Blake and/or Ryan are running strategy for her case? It’s also the only way any of this makes sense.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 20:20     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you guys think happened during Blake’s depo?


I don't think it went well for Blake, because her lawyers are acting desperate.


It's funny how everyone's actions make sense if you view this conflict through the lens of JB being mostly in the right. Like everyone's motivations and actions fall into place, if that makes sense. Whereas if you're on Blake's side, I've noticed that people on other forums are constantly raising questions or trying to contort themselves to make sense of things. "Wait, why would Taylor Swift abandon Blake in her time of need? That is just so weird!"
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 20:12     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What do you guys think happened during Blake’s depo?


I don't think it went well for Blake, because her lawyers are acting desperate.


Agree! That’s NotActuallyGolden’s take too it seems
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 20:11     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

Anonymous wrote:What do you guys think happened during Blake’s depo?


I don't think it went well for Blake, because her lawyers are acting desperate.
Anonymous
Post 08/04/2025 19:58     Subject: Blake Lively- Jason Baldoni and NYT - False Light claims

What do you guys think happened during Blake’s depo?