Exhibit A-List

Jasmine Weg

Where pop culture gets cross-examined. Hosted by New York attorney Jasmine Weg, Exhibit A-List breaks down the biggest celebrity and entertainment headlines through a lawyer’s lens — from viral lawsuits and Hollywood contracts to the wild legal twists hiding in your newsfeed. Smart, witty, and a little bit savage, this is where the courtroom meets the group chat. New episodes every week. 📌 Instagram (law & BTS): https://www.instagram.com/jasminewegesq 📌 Instagram (podcast): https://www.instagram.com/exhibitalistpod 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyer

  1. −2 D

    Taylor Frankie Paul, The Bachelorette & What ABC Knew: A Legal Breakdown

    ABC said the video was newly surfaced. Disney owns Hulu, which aired her arrest in Episode 1. The lawyer math isn't mathing and now three separate lawsuits are brewing. Three days before Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette was supposed to premiere, Disney pulled the plug. They called it a response to "newly released" footage of a 2023 incident. But that incident was already in the public arrest record. It was already on their own streaming platform. Hulu — which is also owned by Disney — made it the centerpiece of the most-watched unscripted premiere of 2024. So today on Exhibit A-List, we are doing the full legal cross-examination. We break down what a plea in abeyance actually is and why every outlet is getting Taylor's legal status wrong. We explain the Disney/Hulu conflict of interest that nobody is talking about directly enough. We walk through the morality clause from both sides — because Taylor may have a case against ABC, AND ABC may have a case against Taylor, and the answer depends entirely on what the network knew when they signed her. We get into the Deux Moi intel that changes the entire framing of who is suing whom. And we cover the five Bachelorette contestants who are now reportedly considering their own lawsuit — and why their unsafe work environment claim might actually be the most interesting legal theory of all. Plus Petty Court — today's defendant is anyone who has been demanding redemption for Taylor since September and is now in the same comment section asking how ABC let this happen. This episode covers: what a plea in abeyance is and why it matters, the morality clause debate from both sides, the Disney/Hulu same-parent-company problem, who actually made the call to cancel inside Disney, why the contestants may have the strongest claim of all, what the money looks like for everyone involved, and the bigger picture about who profits from women's chaos and who gets left holding the consequences. Find Exhibit A-List:Instagram: @exhibitalistpodHost: @jasminewegesqTikTok: @jas_the_lawyer New episodes every Monday, follow so you never miss one. And if this episode gave you something to think about, share it with someone who has been watching this story unfold without a lawyer to explain what's actually happening legally.

    23 min
  2. 16 MARS

    Bravo Got Caught, Rebel Wilson's Smear Playbook & The Supreme Court Case Nobody Is Talking About

    Bravo's arbitration play just failed in court. Rebel Wilson's PR team is on tape. And a death penalty case is headed to SCOTUS. Five stories. Every single one has a legal angle worth understanding. This week on Exhibit A-List, we're breaking down the Rebel Wilson smear campaign — and why the same lawyer, the same publicist, and the same digital fixer from the Blake Lively saga keep showing up. There is audio. There are texts. And there is a website allegedly called "Amanda Ghost is a Destroyer of Worlds." We get into all of it. Then we get into Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen — which just survived a major legal challenge. A federal judge denied the motion to move the case to private arbitration and called out the defendants by name for trying to avoid public discovery. I have the actual talent agreement from the court filing and I'm reading the clauses on air, because that's what we do here. We also cover the Supreme Court case that should be making far more headlines than it is — a man is scheduled to be executed on April 30th and the evidence used to send him to death row included rap lyrics he wrote and never published. Travis Scott, Killer Mike, and a coalition of artists have filed briefs asking SCOTUS to intervene. This is a First Amendment case and a death penalty case and a conversation about how the justice system treats artistic expression — all at once. Plus — Kanye West lost a labor lawsuit this week. Sort of. The jury awarded $140,000 out of the $1.7 million asked for, but California Labor Code means attorney's fees could push the total well past $1 million. We break down how that works and why the mechanic's lien fight that's coming next might actually be the bigger case. And Selena Quintanilla's sister Suzette is suing Shein for selling unauthorized merchandise using Selena's image — after sending a cease and desist that Shein allegedly ignored. Right of publicity law, trademark infringement, and platform liability all in one case. We close with Petty Court. Today's defendant: the person who says "I don't watch reality TV" like it's a personality and a moral achievement — right after we spent an entire segment explaining that all television is produced, edited, and manufactured. The contract literally says so. Guilty. Sentenced accordingly. In this episode:— Rebel Wilson, Bryan Freedman, Jed Wallace and the smear machine connecting to Blake Lively— Leah McSweeney's lawsuit survives arbitration — and what her actual Bravo contract says— Travis Scott and Killer Mike petition SCOTUS in a First Amendment death penalty case— Kanye West's labor verdict and why $140K might become $1 million— Selena Quintanilla's family vs. Shein — right of publicity and what the cease and desist means— Petty Court: I Don't Watch Reality TV and Other Lies People Tell Themselves Find Exhibit A-List:Instagram: @exhibitalistpodHost Instagram: @jasminewegesqTikTok: @jas_the_lawyer New episodes every Monday. Follow so you never miss one. And if this episode made you think — share it with someone who needs a lawyer bestie in their life.

    26 min
  3. 12 MARS

    She Had a Big Law Policy Written About Her | Danae Richie on Burnout, Motherhood & Influencers

    She left Big Law pregnant, burned out, and with a firm policy written about her. Here’s the full story. What does it actually cost to make it in Big Law? For Danae Richie, attorney, entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Beyond the Numbers, the answer was her health, her creativity, and nearly her sense of self. Danae joined Exhibit A-List for her first time telling this story publicly and she did not hold back. We cover the moment she found out she was pregnant four months into her first Big Law job, working until 3am seven months pregnant, asking to log off at midnight and getting docked for it in her year-end review, and the firm that found her Instagram and wrote an actual policy, with a 2,000 follower limit, because of her! But this episode isn’t just about what she left. It’s about how she left, strategically, with a plan, and completely on her own terms. We also get into the legal side of the creator economy, the brand deal clauses most influencers completely miss, how exclusivity language can quietly destroy your income, who actually owns your content after you post it, and how having a law degree changes everything when you sit down to negotiate. Plus, Petty Court is in session. Today’s case: the people who watch all your content, like nothing, share less, and then quote you at brunch. Danae called them silent haters. The verdict was jail. In this episode: — What Big Law actually looks like day to day and what law school never prepares you for — Being pregnant at a Big Law firm and what it really costs you — The influencer policy her firm wrote because of her — Why she left, how she planned it, and what the “strategic pause” actually means — Influencer contracts - the clauses, the red flags, and the negotiation leverage you didn’t know you had — Beyond the Numbers and what’s next for Dee — Petty Court: silent haters on trial Find Danae: Instagram: @influencedbydee Blog & website: influencedbydee.com Law school mentorship: beyondthenumbers.law Find Exhibit A-List: Instagram: @exhibitalistpod Host: @jasminewegesq TikTok: @jas_the_lawyer If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who is in a career that is quietly costing her too much. She needs to hear this one.

    45 min
  4. 9 MARS

    Mahomes Sued, Meta in Court & the Protein Bar That Might Be Lying to You

    EPISODE 22 – Exhibit A-List This week on Exhibit A-List, we’re breaking down the lawsuits everyone is about to be talking about. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are being sued over the name of their steakhouse, and the trademark fight raises a bigger question: who actually owns a name in business? Meanwhile, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is back in court. During testimony, he admitted something that could become a major legal problem for the company. A former Below Deck cast member has filed an $850 million lawsuit against Bravo claiming producers manipulated his storyline and destroyed his career. And then there’s the case that might shock the wellness industry: a class action lawsuit claiming David Protein bars contain significantly more calories and fat than the label says. If the allegations are true, the numbers aren’t just off — they’re dramatically different. We’re breaking down what the lawsuits claim, how the law actually works, and what could happen next. Plus, Petty Court returns to rule on one of the most controversial social dilemmas of our time: the birthday trip budget. In this episode: • The Mahomes & Kelce steakhouse trademark lawsuit• Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in Meta’s child safety trial• The $850M Below Deck lawsuit against Bravo• The David Protein bar class action explained• Petty Court rules on birthday trips Follow Jasmine:Instagram: @jasminewegesqTikTok: @jas_the_lawyerPodcast IG: @exhibitalistpod New episodes weekly!!

    29 min
  5. 23 FEB.

    They Didn’t Get Him for That: Prince Andrew, Influencer Prenups & The Boneless Wings Lawsuit

    They didn’t get Al Capone for murder. They got him for taxes.They didn’t convict O.J. Simpson for what everyone expected.And now Prince Andrew has been arrested — but not for the allegations that dominated headlines for years. This week on Exhibit A-List, we break down: • Why prosecutors go for the charge that sticks, not the one that trends• The real legal strategy behind high-profile arrests• Influencer prenups — and whether your Instagram could be worth more than your house• The federal ruling that says “boneless wings” can legally be nuggets (yes, really)• The rumored Bravo “narrative integrity” clause shaking up The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City• Viral rumors about Ghislaine Maxwell• LA County’s lawsuit against Roblox• Google firing an engineer on FMLA leave — and what that means legally Plus: Petty Court is in session. Can you complain just because your food was mid? This episode is about strategy, power, reputation, contracts, and how the legal system actually works when real money and influence are involved. 🎧 Follow the show.⭐ Leave a rating.📲 Share a screenshot & tag @jasminewegesq + @exhibitalistpod. Because pop culture deserves cross-examination. Follow Jasmine Weg: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasminewegesqTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyerPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/exhibitalistpod

    32 min
  6. 16 FEB.

    Jill Zarin Fired, Zillow's Illegal Kickback Scheme & Anthropic to replace BigLaw

    Jill Zarin was fired from the RHONY reboot before a single frame was shot — and what happened to her is a wake-up call for anyone with a job and a social media account. This week Jasmine breaks down morality clauses, what employers can actually do about your posts, and the part nobody tells you about hitting delete too late. Plus: Zillow is facing a class action lawsuit accusing them of secretly steering homebuyers toward their own mortgage product through an alleged illegal kickback scheme — and if you've bought a home in the last few years, you need to hear this. Then: a lawyer in federal court filed AI-generated briefs full of fake citations, got caught, and then submitted a response quoting Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 to explain himself. His client lost their entire case. We break down exactly how this happened and what it means for anyone using AI professionally. Also this episode: Anthropic's new Claude legal plugin sent legal industry stocks into freefall and Big Law is paying attention. And France is mailing letters to every single 29-year-old in the country about their fertility — and the internet has opinions. Closing out with Petty Court: what is the actual statute of limitations on spoiling a TV show? Topics covered:Jill Zarin fired RHONY reboot The Golden Life E! morality clauses social media and employment law Zillow class action lawsuit RESPA real estate kickback scheme Zillow Home Loans AI in law ChatGPT fake citations lawyer sanctioned federal court Anthropic Claude legal plugin Big Law billable hours France fertility letters egg freezing birth rate Petty Court spoilers Follow Jasmine on Instagram: @jasminewegesq the podcast : @exhibitalistpodTikTok: @jas_the_lawyer

    26 min
  7. 9 FEB.

    Reality TV Reckoning: Below Deck Lawsuit Beats Arbitration, Bethenny’s Union Push & Floyd Mayweather’s $340M Fraud Claim

    This week on Exhibit A-List, we break down the biggest legal stories shaping entertainment and influencer culture: • The Below Deck sexual battery lawsuit against Gary King and Bravo — and the major ruling preventing the case from being forced into arbitration• How the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 is changing reality TV contracts• Bethenny Frankel’s push for reality TV unionization and what this ruling means for cast members• Leah McSweeney and Caroline Manzo’s lawsuits against Bravo• Floyd Mayweather’s $340 million lawsuit against Showtime, including the shocking claim that financial records were “lost in a flood”• The Kalogeras Sisters vs. Hollywood Comedy Club — influencer liability, cease-and-desist letters, and review bombing• Russell Wilson’s name appearing in the Epstein files — and why it’s not what people think• The European Union ruling that TikTok’s addictive design may violate digital safety laws From arbitration clauses to influencer accountability, this episode explores how entertainment law, labor law, and social media power are colliding in real time. If you follow Bravo, Below Deck, Bethenny Frankel, Love Is Blind, influencer drama, or social media lawsuits — this episode is for you. 🎧 Follow & Subscribe to Exhibit A-List⭐ Leave a rating or review 📲 Follow Jasmine:Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasminewegesqPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/exhibitalistpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyer Come tell me what you think about these cases.

    26 min

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Where pop culture gets cross-examined. Hosted by New York attorney Jasmine Weg, Exhibit A-List breaks down the biggest celebrity and entertainment headlines through a lawyer’s lens — from viral lawsuits and Hollywood contracts to the wild legal twists hiding in your newsfeed. Smart, witty, and a little bit savage, this is where the courtroom meets the group chat. New episodes every week. 📌 Instagram (law & BTS): https://www.instagram.com/jasminewegesq 📌 Instagram (podcast): https://www.instagram.com/exhibitalistpod 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyer

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