Judge Nixes Justin Baldoni’s Bid to Depose Taylor Swift as Legal Drama with Blake Lively Intensifies

A federal judge has denied a request from Justin Baldoni to extend the time for him to depose Taylor Swift in his ongoing legal battle with Blake Lively. The ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis J. Liman, effectively closes the door on Baldoni’s attempt to question Swift under oath, which was part of his defamation suit against Lively. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claimed that Swift had agreed to participate in the deposition. However, this assertion was countered by Swift’s lawyer, J. Douglas Baldridge, who stated that Swift had not given her consent to be deposed. The … Read more

Join Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on August 21 for Insights into the Judicial Process at Lunch with a Leader

Los Alamos, New Mexico, is gearing up for an insightful community event featuring Magistrate Judge Catherine (Katy) Taylor. Scheduled for August 21 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., the “Lunch with a Leader” will take place at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage. Taylor, who was elected to her position in 2022, is expected to provide attendees with an in-depth look at the judicial process. Judge Taylor, raised on California’s Central Coast as the youngest of five brothers in a farming family, has a rich background in public service. She earned her bachelor’s degree in … Read more

Rising Stars in Law: Taylor Owings and Nawa Lodin Shine in Bloomberg Law’s Prestigious 40 Under 40 List

Palo Alto, California — Two attorneys at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Taylor Owings and Nawa Lodin, have been recognized as part of Bloomberg Law’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list for 2023. This annual accolade highlights exceptional legal professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the field. Owings has established a strong reputation for her work in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Her dedication to supporting clients through complex transactions has garnered widespread respect among peers and clients alike. Meanwhile, Lodin has distinguished himself in intellectual property law, focusing … Read more

Ex-Kentucky Officer Sentenced to Prison for Excessive Force in Breonna Taylor Raid Amid Outrage Over Light Recommendation

Louisville, Ky. — A former police officer was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison for excessive use of force during the controversial 2020 raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. The decision came from U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings, who rejected a recommendation from the Justice Department that suggested no prison time for Brett Hankison. Hankison, the only officer charged in connection with the fatal incident, fired ten shots during the botched raid on Taylor’s apartment. None of his shots injured anyone during the chaotic encounter, which has drawn national … Read more