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Lively v. Baldoni 22 - The Great Subpoena Mystery SOLVED. - with MJ Morley

Jun 5, 2025
MJ Morley, a savvy New York lawyer, brings intriguing legal insights about the Blake Lively case. He unpacks the complexities of a mysterious subpoena, revealing new findings no one else has noticed. The conversation dives into the identity challenges surrounding the entity Van Zand and assesses the legitimacy of a New York lawsuit. Morley also discusses the legal maneuvers in celebrity cases, highlighting the ethical dilemmas posed by media narratives and the public's misunderstandings of legal processes. A captivating peek into the legal underbelly of high-profile drama!
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INSIGHT

Subpoena Confirmed as Key Evidence

  • There was indeed a subpoena involved that provided crucial evidence for Blake Lively's complaints.
  • Denying the subpoena's existence or the honesty of lawyers involved is a flawed assumption by some online commentators.
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Misconceptions About Van Zandt Corp

  • The plaintiff entity, Van Zandt, is a New York corporation, not Delaware or California as some speculated.
  • Misidentification arose from public registry errors linking it incorrectly to another defunct Delaware entity.
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John Doe Strategy Explained

  • Naming John Doe defendants enables filing lawsuits without knowing exact responsible parties.
  • This tactic facilitates obtaining subpoenas to uncover identities without early public exposure.
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