Amicus Brief Shakes Up Blake Lively's Defamation Case: Anti-SLAPP Debate Heats Up

Blake Lively's Defamation Case: Amicus Brief Highlights Anti-SLAPP Debate The legal battle between Blake Lively and Wayfarer Studios has taken another turn with the filing of an amicus brief by Elyse Dorsey, a sexual harassment survivor and attorney. Dorsey's brief supports Lively's motion to dismiss the countersuit filed by Wayfarer, arguing that the California anti-SLAPP statute should protect Lively from retaliatory litigation. "I love anti-SLAPP statutes, but does this apply to the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni lawsuits or is this just more smoke to shield the court from the truth?" questions the video's creator. Dorsey's brief centers on the constitutionality of the anti-SLAPP statute and its role in protecting whistleblowers who speak out about sexual harassment. The brief contends that the Wayfarer Parties' countersuit is a form of retaliation for Lively's public statements. The Wayfarer Parties, in turn, challenge the constitutionality of the statute. The case highlights a broader debate on the effectiveness of anti-SLAPP laws in protecting free speech and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The outcome of Lively's motion to dismiss, and the court's interpretation of the California anti-SLAPP statute, will have significant implications for future cases.