Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are in a courtroom showdown that’s juicier than a soap opera! The dynamic duo is taking aim at Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, claiming he’s been up to some pretty shady business with the evidence—like a magician pulling rabbits out of hats, but less cute and way more problematic.
So, what’s the drama? It seems all three stars have decided to play legal dodgeball, flinging lawsuits at each other after some on-set antics that would make even the most dramatic reality TV look like a documentary. Justin’s legal eagle decided to release a nearly 10-minute reel of behind-the-scenes footage, thinking he could prove Blake’s allegations of harassment were all smoke and mirrors. But plot twist: Blake’s lawyers argue this footage actually backs her claims! Talk about a legal game of hot potato!
Now, our favorite couple, Blake and Ryan, are saying, “Not so fast, Mr. Baldoni’s lawyer!” They’re filing paperwork that sounds like it was written by a particularly cranky librarian who just caught someone with a late book. Their complaint? They accuse Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, of “improper conduct” and want to hit the brakes on his press releases that could make any jury feel like they just binge-watched a reality series instead of getting the facts.
According to their legal filings (as if we needed more drama), Freedman’s behavior could potentially poison the jury pool, making it seem like everyone has already decided who’s guilty before they even get to court. I mean, come on! We’re all for a good courtroom drama, but we don’t need the plot spoiled by a rogue lawyer playing the media like a fiddle!
Their legal team went on to drop some serious wisdom about Rule 3.6 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, which basically says, “Hey, lawyers! Stop talking to the press if you don’t want to mess up the trial!” And you know what? They’re right. If we wanted to see a lawyer throwing shade in the media, we’d just tune into the latest episode of “Lawyers Gone Wild.”
They also called Freedman out for being a deliberate media maverick, suggesting he’s treating the courtroom like it’s just another episode of “America’s Got Talent.” Blake and Ryan’s lawyers are on high alert, claiming Freedman’s selective leaks could lead to “imminent harm,” which, let’s be real, sounds like a line right out of a movie trailer.
So, as the plot thickens and the courtroom drama unfolds, we can’t help but wonder: will Blake and Ryan get their protective order, or will Justin’s lawyer keep playing with fire? Grab your snacks; this legal saga is just getting started!
