Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch founding partner Dustin Pusch was featured in The New York Times discussing a novel legal issue arising from the high-profile litigation between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The article examines a California law allowing defendants who successfully defend against certain defamation claims involving allegations of sexual assault or harassment to recover attorneys' fees. Pusch provided insight into the potential implications of the law and the balance between protecting individuals who report misconduct and preserving the rights of those pursuing defamation claims.

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