Ep. 37 – Social Media & Workplace Harassment: The Lively-Baldoni Dispute

Social media can be a great way to stay connected to current events, but we’ve seen it used more and more frequently as a tool for harassment and retaliation, including in the workplace. The ongoing lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is just one recent example, which features claims of a social media smear campaign—and the court of public opinion is taking sides. Employment attorneys Kristen Prinz and Laura Feldman provide an overview of the dispute and unpack the power dynamics between a big director and an even bigger star. Using this legal saga as a test case, they explore the dangers of engaging with traditional media and the pitfalls of using social media campaigns. They also explain how employment attorneys approach retaliation claims and the professional duties of attorneys when it comes to publicizing their work. Kristen and Laura won’t weigh in on who’s right or wrong in this particular case, but they will share some of the do’s and dont’s of using both traditional media and social media in connection with a legal claim. Stay Connected & Learn More: Kristen Prinz Laura Feldman The Prinz Law Firm Read the Lively lawsuit