Gavel Gavel Lively v. Baldoni 44 - Can I Get Your Autograph on This Nudity Rider
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Nov 10, 2025 The hosts dive into the intriguing controversy over an unsigned nudity rider and its implications. They dissect a birth video dispute, highlighting privacy violations and uninvited trailer intrusions. Discussions on the definition of 'intimate' filming spark debate, while the analysis of timeline errors undermines allegations against Lively. The hosts also explore crucial employer obligations regarding harassment claims and the implications of sarcasm as retaliation. Packed with legal insights, this conversation navigates the murky waters of consent and contract nuances.
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Birth-Video Claim Seems Implausible
- The hosts find the birth-video allegation implausible and view Lively's account as more credible given context and motive discrepancies.
- They argue the defendants' portrayal turns obvious facts into deliberate misdirection to discredit a woman.
Unconsented Nude Media Is Harassment
- Hosts emphasize that showing naked images at work without consent is harassment, especially from a person in power.
- They underline how power dynamics (producer/studio president) make the conduct more serious than a coworker incident.
Not Signing Isn't A Free Pass
- The hosts note that unsigned contracts do not automatically nullify workplace complaints or protections.
- They explain contract law basics: signature absence isn't magic and continued performance can imply agreement.