California Civil Code section 47.1
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California Civil Code section 47.1 has come up in 4 episodes across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Megyn Kelly Show. 3 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Bryan FreedmanAttorney for Baldoni and Megyn Kelly
Freedman argued the Lively case was not the kind of power imbalance the statute was designed for, citing its author.
“It's not a typical case. It's not what it was meant for. Victoria Burke, who wrote this statute, said that herself”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Meltdown Over Patriotic UFC at White House, with Glenn Greenwald, and Justin Baldoni's Attorney Bryan Freedman Gives Exclusive Details of Settlement | Ep. 1339 (Jun 15, 2026) · Listen from 25:30
Freedman argued the attorney's fees owed should be modest because they cover only one claim during a short pre-discovery period.
“we believe that those should be a pretty reasonable, relatively nominal amount given what was actually happening during that period of time”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Meltdown Over Patriotic UFC at White House, with Glenn Greenwald, and Justin Baldoni's Attorney Bryan Freedman Gives Exclusive Details of Settlement | Ep. 1339 (Jun 15, 2026) · Listen from 25:09
Megyn KellyConservative broadcaster and podcaster
Kelly said the architect of Section 47.1, Victoria Burke, opposed Blake Lively's use of the law.
“Her name is Victoria Burke, and she was very against this law being used by Blake Lively”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:23:36
Kelly argues Lively is using the 47.1 provision to cast herself as a champion of women against the drafter's wishes.
“It's about Blake trying to make herself look like she's a champion for all women and to bring this provision nationally internationally”
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Arthur AidalaNew York defense attorney, former prosecutor, and host of the Arthur Aidala Power Hour
Aidala said he generally supports fee-shifting laws because they deter frivolous lawsuits.
“I think it should be done more often because it would prevent frivolous lawsuits”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338 (Jun 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:08
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Megyn Kelly Show · 4 episodes
Episodes
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Megyn Kelly and Maureen Callahan discuss Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding, Blake Lively's fee demand, the Obamas, the Nancy Guthrie case, and Prince Harry's UK visit.
- Meltdown Over Patriotic UFC at White House, with Glenn Greenwald, and Justin Baldoni's Attorney Bryan Freedman Gives Exclusive Details of Settlement | Ep. 1339
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly talks with Bryan Freedman about the Baldoni–Lively settlement, then with Glenn Greenwald about the Iran deal, the White House UFC event, and celebrities at the Knicks' title run.
- Austin Metcalf's Father Speaks Out, Plus False Karmelo Anthony Narratives, and Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruling, with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala | Ep. 1338
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 12, 2026 · 1 h 42 min
Megyn Kelly fact-checks Karmelo Anthony's parents, interviews Austin Metcalf's father Jeff, then discusses the case, the Lively–Baldoni fee ruling and Nick Reiner with Mark Geragos and Arthur Aidala.
- The TRUTH About Jill's Treatment of Joe Biden, Bari Weiss' Leadership, and "Strangers" Accuracy, with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 1332
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 4, 2026 · 1 h 43 min
Megyn Kelly and Maureen Callahan discuss California's slow vote count, Belle Burden's memoir Strangers, turmoil at CBS News under Bari Weiss, Jill Biden, Blake Lively and Ted Danson.