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Ballots v. Polls

Babes, it’s a presidential election year (surprise!), and in this Season 2 finale, L2G tackles all things voting. But first, we start with a recap of the controversial apology video of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and chat about Scarlett Johansson’s letter to Open AI, claiming the company’s “Sky” voice was created to sound like “Her” (as in, the movie where ScarJo voices an AI bot). Then, we discuss your right to vote in the United States, touching on the history of disenfranchisement of voting rights, the Constitution, registering to vote, your rights at the polls, the Election Protection Hotline, and more! Lastly, dearest reader, you know we can’t resist briefly chatting about the latest season of Bridgerton. Tune in, don’t forget to vote this fall, and we’ll see you next season. Later babes!

Baby Reindeer v. Defamation

“This is a true story.” Even if you haven’t seen it, you’ve heard the buzz surrounding Netflix’s Baby Reindeer—a captivating miniseries about a man and his stalker, ‘Martha,’ who claims the show isn’t a true story at all. In L2G’s seventeenth episode, we discuss defamation claims and what the real ‘Martha’ would likely need to prove in a lawsuit against Netflix. We also chat about the outcome of Bad Bunny’s copyright lawsuit (spoiler, he lost!), and give our thoughts on King Charles’ bloody fantastic portrait and Sabrina Carpenter’s new hit—I’m working lateeee cuz I’m a singerrr—ahem, Espresso. Later babes!

"Hot Girls" v. Title VII

Alright L2G babes, is it safe to crown Kendrick Lamar winner of the Drake v. Kendrick feud? We kick off episode sixteen with a play-by-play of the heated rap battle, briefly touching on A.I. Tupac Shakur’s featured track, before launching into our main topic: hostile work environment claims under Title VII. We discuss the elements of this federal employment discrimination claim, using recent lawsuits filed against “hot girls” Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo as illustrative examples. Then walk the red (or vomit green) carpet with us for a “smash or pass” Met Gala edition, where we share our expert commentary on a range of celeb looks from Kendall Jenner’s take on the “Sleeping Beauties” theme, to Tyla’s sand dress, Loewe boots, corsets, and more. Later babes!

Birkin Bags v. Antitrust Laws

Whether you’re sporting a crocodile skin Birkin bag or a sweaty gym bag, you’re all L2G babes in our eyes. In L2G’s fifteenth episode, we chat about the elusive Birkin bag and the recent antitrust lawsuit brought against luxury fashion house Hermés for *checks notes* making these handbags too exclusive by illegally “tying” them to the sale of other items. We’ll also briefly explain what the proposed federal reclassification of marijuana spells for pot-enthusiasts, give a glowing review of Zendaya’s sexy new movie, Challengers, and give our hot take on animal cafés. Later babes!

Build-A-Bear v. Squishmallows

Grab your nearest plush toy and cuddle up for episode fourteen, where we cover the cutest legal battle ever! L2G breaks down Squishmallows’ intellectual property infringement lawsuit against Build-A-Bear’s “Skoosherz” stuffed toy line. We’ll analyze the strengths of the case and unpack trademark law’s protectability of product design, a form of trade dress, as well as the secondary meaning that has to be shown in order to achieve that protection. Plus, we’ve heard Kylie and Timmy might be in the market for some new baby animal toys…have you heard the rumors? Later babes!