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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Chambers USA Ranks Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch Among Nation's Top Law Firms
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its 2025 USA Guide, Chambers and Partners has awarded Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP a prestigious Band 1 ranking in First Amendment Litigation (Mainly Plaintiff), affirming the firm's commitment to excellence in legal advocacy. This accolade follows the firm's recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Defamation / Reputation Management. Clients commend the firm, stating, 'You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless team to represent you.' Share Since its inception in 2023, Meier Watkins has expanded to include eleven attorneys and three paralegals, building a team renowned for its dedication and relentless pursuit of justice in plaintiff-side defamation cases. Clients commend the firm, stating, 'You could not wish for a more dedicated, relentless team to represent you.' All four founding partners—Megan Meier, Daniel P. Watkins, Andrew Phillips, and Dustin Pusch—have been individually recognized by Chambers as leaders in their field. Notably, the firm now boasts more Chambers-ranked partners in First Amendment Litigation (Mainly Plaintiff) than any other law firm globally. About Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch LLP specializes in plaintiff-side defamation, trade libel, and First Amendment litigation. The firm represents a diverse clientele, including companies, organizations, executives, founders, high-net-worth individuals, and public figures facing reputational challenges.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift officially subpoenaed as a witness in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's legal war
Taylor Swift has officially been subpoenaed as a witness in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's ongoing legal feud. Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman subpoenaed the 'Cruel Summer' songstress on Friday to testify in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled for March 2026, sources with direct knowledge told TMZ. A spokesperson for the pop star blasted the subpoena in a statement to Page Six: 'Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see 'It Ends With Us' until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.' 'The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, 'My Tears Ricochet,'' the statement continued. 'Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift's name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.' Reps for Swift and Baldoni did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment. Baldoni dragged Swift into the legal war in January, when he launched his $400 million countersuit for defamation against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, 48, over their 'It Ends With Us' drama. In the legal docs, he alleged Lively, 37, weaponized her friendship with Swift as an attempt to take control of their 2024 film's production. The 'Jane the Virgin' alum, 41, claimed, in a complaint obtained by Page Six, that one of Lively's 'famous and, famously close' friends praised one of Lively's script rewrites regarding the rooftop scene when he was invited to her and Reynolds' New York City penthouse. Though he did not name the Grammy winner explicitly, he referenced her in a text about that evening. 'I really love what you did. It really does help a lot,' he wrote of the scene in question. 'Makes it so much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan or Taylor).' Lively allegedly described Swift and Reynolds as her 'creative barometers' and 'dragons' she was 'lucky' to have in her corner. 'The message could not have been clearer. Baldoni was not just dealing with Lively,' said Baldoni's attorney at the time. 'He was also facing Lively's 'dragons,' two of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world, who were not afraid to make things very difficult for him.' The legal mess allegedly caused a strain on Lively's relationship with Swift, 35, who couldn't 'help but feel used' by her friend in the feud, a source told us in February. Lively has since offered her gal pal a 'genuine and heartfelt' apology, another insider claimed last month, and Swift is reportedly 'ready to move forward' without any 'hard feelings.' In addition to Swift, a source told the Daily Mail last month that the couple's other pal Hugh Jackman — who co-starred in Reynolds' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' last year — could also find himself pulled into the legal drama. Lively launched the current war with the director in December 2024 when she sued Baldoni for emotional distress and lost wages. She also claimed Baldoni and his crisis PR manager orchestrated a scheme to 'destroy' her reputation.
Hype Malaysia
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Kim Soohyun's Agency Issues Statement Following Kim Sae Ron's Family Press Conference
In light of more damning accusations made by Kim Saeron's family yesterday (7th May 2025) at the press conference involving the family's legal representative and YouTuber Kim Seui of Garo Sero Institute, Kim Soohyun's agency, has issued an official statement in regards to the accusations. On the same day of the press conference, GOLDMEDALIST rebuked all accusations made towards actor Kim Soohyun (김수현), stating 3 main points of argument, where they point out that the accusations made with proof were fabricated to defame him. Here are the highlights of the statement: GOLDMEDALIST's Position On The Audio Recording Claimed By HoverLab GOLDMEDALIST claims that the obtained audio recording of Kim Saeron (김새론) was fabricated using AI or similar technology. The statement also states that the audio provider who had given the recording to HoverLab had also approached them, demanding money, with an audio recording of the late actress making favourable comments towards Kim Soohyun. The agency also states that the perpetrator is not someone who could have had any contact with Kim Saeron, and investigations are well underway or the legitimacy of the recording. Their Stance On The Alleged 'Attack Photo' Mentioned By HoverLab GOLDMEDALIST rebukes the so-called 'attack photo' claimed by HoverLab and has presented that the photo can be easily found with a quick search on the internet. They claim that the attack is baseless and is completely unreasonable from a common-sense perspective. GOLDMEDALIST's Plan Response Towards HoverLab GOLDMEDALIST stands with their resolve that HoverLab has inflicted serious cyber attacks on Kim Soohyun. They have pointed out HoverLab's crimes of defamation, cyber sex crimes and evidence tampering. Moving forward, GOLDMEDALIST will immediately file criminal complaints and charges against HoverLab for violations of the 'Stalking Punishment Act' and the 'Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilisation and Information Protection' (Defamation). While investigation are underway, Kim Soohyun's agency have stated that they will work closely with authorities to ensure justice is served. What do you think about GOLDMEDALIST's stance on the case? Source: Soompi Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
