Gavel Gavel Lively v. Baldoni 30 - Keeping Up with the Jones's Lawyers
Jul 9, 2025
Joining the discussion are Maaren Shah and Kristin Tahler, both lawyers at Quinn Emanuel representing Stephanie Jones. They dive into the complexities of Jones v. Abel, covering third-party subpoenas and the fight against defamation online. The duo reveals the challenges of obtaining critical evidence from social media, while navigating constitutional hurdles. With a keen eye on contractual breaches, they share insights on how to balance privacy and accountability in high-stakes legal battles, shedding light on both procedural and ethical dilemmas.
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Core Claims in Jones v. Abel
- The Jones v. Abel case involves straightforward contractual breaches and defamation claims against former clients and an employee.
- The defamation includes anonymous websites and social media accounts attempting to smear the plaintiffs.
Third-Party Subpoenas and Objections
- Third-party subpoenas seek subscriber info from Meta and Pinterest to identify anonymous defamers.
- Unusually, two individuals associated with a PR agency objected to these subpoenas, raising questions about their motives.
Using Doe Lawsuits to Unmask Defamers
- File lawsuits against John Doe defendants to cover anonymous online defamation.
- Use third-party subpoenas to identify account holders on social media platforms behind defamatory content.