The Non-Billable Hour Podcast

Baldoni v. Lively (Part II): Somehow, Even More Unhinged Than the First Part

Episode 24: And now for part 2, or Baldoni v, Lively. Truthfully, 50% of this episode is the NBHP crew trying to figure out if Justin Baldoni may need intervention for paranoia and being absolutely gobsmacked at the drafting choices of his attorneys. The other 50% covers a small fraction (because, y’all, it’s just so much stuff) of Justin Baldoni’s allegations against Blake Lively and her, ahem, dragons* and his rebuttal to her allegations. Beth may have to walk back some of her statements against him – probably a first and last moment - while Joe and Dan take Ryan Reynolds’s side because, hey, he’s Deadpool (probably the one comic book character who is, almost certainly always, the most unreliable of narrators). We don’t reach a conclusion on this brand new litigation, because, hey, its still active (and maaaaaan, is it going to remain active!) but we certainly will provide enough information to allow you to follow what’s going on during your next pre-Zoom meeting banter.  *Since recording, since something happens in this case every day (seriously, it is exhausting), Taylor Swift allegedly denied being a dragon because reasons. Doesn't help that Travis lost in the Big Game.  Check us out at www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com [http://www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com/]. You can also follow us on our socials at: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nonbillablehourpodcast/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenonbillablehour], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/276787515429680/?rdid=mlDQOWELqUt34aLA&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2FT1TFH16tyWhChoPq%2F]. You can hear us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KdHmnp1LghBVtSO2i1Ndx?si=32e423a2ed8e4499], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-billable-hour/id1764548076], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-non-billable-hour-208142603/?keyid%5B0%5D=The%20Non-Billable%20Hour&pname=podcast_profile&sc=widget_share], Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bcff70db-ad93-4435-9fb5-72bc9badda6c/the-non-billable-hour], PocketCasts [https://pca.st/03o3bi7m], and our RSS Feed [https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thenon-billablehourpod]. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Lively v. Baldoni (Part I): Toxic Masculinity Ruins the Party Again

Episode 23: Buckle up, everyone! The Non-Billable Hour crew is coming in hot for 2025 by covering the biggest news story of the year so far (no, not the second inauguration of Donald Trump). In a special TWO-PARTER, we are covering the best celebrity defamation lawsuit since Depp v. Heard, likely to be shortly eclipsed by Drake v. Lamar et al. (cue smiling Kendrick Lamar). After a bit of a break, Beth takes us through Blake Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment and breach of contract against Justin Baldoni and his troop of misfit toys on the set and during the promotional tour of the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. You’ll learn a second definition for astroturfing, how much it costs to take down an A-list celebrity (shockingly affordable!), and why you should live your life like everything you write will be read in a deposition (or screenshot and put into a complaint). Beth will try not to get too high on her soapbox as she discusses non-consensual improvised kissing. Yet another #metoo story for all! Check us out at www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com [http://www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com/]. You can also follow us on our socials at: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nonbillablehourpodcast/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenonbillablehour], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/276787515429680/?rdid=mlDQOWELqUt34aLA&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2FT1TFH16tyWhChoPq%2F]. You can hear us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KdHmnp1LghBVtSO2i1Ndx?si=32e423a2ed8e4499], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-billable-hour/id1764548076], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-non-billable-hour-208142603/?keyid%5B0%5D=The%20Non-Billable%20Hour&pname=podcast_profile&sc=widget_share], Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bcff70db-ad93-4435-9fb5-72bc9badda6c/the-non-billable-hour], PocketCasts [https://pca.st/03o3bi7m], and our RSS Feed [https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thenon-billablehourpod]. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

We Interrupt Your Programming for A Special News Bulletin...

The NBH Team is back. Sort of. Kind of. Well. 1/3 isn't too bad! No - Joe is here to give everyone an update on the podcast, the reason for our short hiatus (see: preventing burnout), as well as some changes to the podcast (new release date (TUESDAYS LFG!), recording schedule (EVERY 2 WEEKS LET'S GOOOO!) and release schedule (EVERY 2 WEEKS LE-yeah, I can't keep up typing let's go in all caps three times in a row, it's, well, it's a lot). Anyway, the next full episode of the NBH Podcast releases next week, 2/4/25 - Don't miss it! In the meantime, take a listen to some of the team's past episodes! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The NBH Christmas Movie Extravaganza!

Episode 22: The NBH Team take a detour from talking about the law to to deck the halls with some jolly by sharing their favorite Christmas/Holiday films with the listeners! Dan, Beth, and Joe's Top 5 Christmas/Holiday Movie Lists will help to make your season bright by highlighting a mix of classics and modern films, comedies and heartwarming dramas, and generally good movies. You better watch out and you better not cry when Beth sneaks in a few of her favorite "Christmas Horror" films at the end, which she added for some variety. So, as you and your families begin (or continue) your Christmas Vacation (yup, it's a song AND a movie), there's no better way to do so than by watching some (or all!) of the movies on our lists. From all of us at the Non-Billable Hour Podcast, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Holidays. We wish you all a hapy and blessed New Year. Check us out at www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com [http://www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com/]. You can also follow us on our socials at: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nonbillablehourpodcast/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenonbillablehour], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/276787515429680/?rdid=mlDQOWELqUt34aLA&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2FT1TFH16tyWhChoPq%2F]. You can hear us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4KdHmnp1LghBVtSO2i1Ndx?si=32e423a2ed8e4499], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-billable-hour/id1764548076], iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-non-billable-hour-208142603/?keyid%5B0%5D=The%20Non-Billable%20Hour&pname=podcast_profile&sc=widget_share], Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bcff70db-ad93-4435-9fb5-72bc9badda6c/the-non-billable-hour], PocketCasts [https://pca.st/03o3bi7m], and our RSS Feed [https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/thenon-billablehourpod]. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The One Where We Interview a Judge!

Episode 21: Dan, Beth, and Joe try their hand at an interview! Senior Mediator, the Honorable Judge Lorna Propes (Ret.), was kind enough to join the Nonbillable Hour Podcast to discus her life and career as an attorney, judge, and now mediator. Judge Propes received her B.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington and her Master’s Degree in Secondary School Guidance from Columbia University. Judge Propes graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and then began her legal career as a Cook County State’s Attorney, where she remained for several years, before transitioning to private practice.  In 2010, she was appointed to a circuit judgeship in Cook County, in the 1st Municipal District. In November 2012, she was elected to a full six-year term. In February 2013, she was reassigned to the Law Division’s trial section, where she presided over jury trials in tort and breach of contract cases. While on the bench, Judge Propes was a member of the Judicial Conference of Illinois.  After nearly thirteen years on the bench, Judge Propes retired from judicial service on January 27, 2023. She currently serves as a Senior Mediator at ADR Systems, using her 32 years of legal experience as a trial lawyer and nearly 13 years as a trial judge to successfully mediate a variety of matters. To learn more about Judge Propes, you can click here: https://www.adrsystems.com/neutral/hon-lorna-e-propes-ret/ Check us out at www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com [http://www.nonbillablehourpodcast.com/].   Intro Track: "Liquid Sky" Music provided by https://Slip.stream [https://slip.stream/] Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/IXedqX [https://get.slip.stream/IXedqX] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.