Partner Effie Blassberger recently published an article in the New York Law Journal discussing how Blake Lively’s use of pre-litigation subpoenas in her case against Justin Baldoni demonstrates the power of pre-litigation subpoenas to shape the narrative of a case before it even reaches trial.

As Blassberger notes, “Despite increased awareness and public support, many actresses are still hesitant to pursue legal action during the height of their careers, underscoring the entrenched power dynamics and fear of retaliation that persist in the industry.”

“Hopefully Lively’s actions will encourage other victims to come forward and demand long needed systematic change in Hollywood,” Blassberger writes.

Read the full article on the NYLJ website.