French President Emmanuel Macron is suing U.S. political commentator Candace Owens over a false claim about France’s First Lady. What does this lawsuit mean for the line between free speech and defamation in the age of content creators with massive platforms?

In today’s Ask 2 Lawyers, we break down the new Macron v. Owens case, what makes this lawsuit so unique, and whether we’re entering a new era of legal battles between traditional power and independent voices. Is the legal system starting to push back against influencer commentary?

We’ll also explore:

- The difference between opinion and defamation

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We’re back with more updates in the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni legal battle. This time, we’re unpacking three major developments:

- Subpoenas to content creators: what do they mean for privacy and free speech? We’ll walk you through the law, the ethics, and what this means for everyone, from YouTubers to journalists.

We’ll walk you through the law, the ethics, and what this means for everyone, from YouTubers to journalists.

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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?

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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