Legal Case Overview - Blake Lively is suing her former director and co-star for workplace sexual harassment and an alleged retaliatory internet smear campaign [1] - Lively's team is seeking information from dozens of content creators, potentially over 100, including some with fewer than 100 followers [1] - Influencers like Perez Hilton and Candace Owens have expressed interest in being subpoenaed and participating in the lawsuit [2] Content Creator Involvement & Financial Implications - Some content creators who previously created anti-Amber Heard content during the Depp v Heard trial, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars, are now involved in the Lively case [3] - Perez Hilton indicated that there is "deaf money" to be made from the case, motivating some creators [4] Legal & Journalistic Implications - The case has the potential to set new precedents regarding the boundaries between influencers and journalists [6] - The legal proceedings may determine whether influencers are granted the same protections as journalists [6] - YouTuber Andy Signor is fighting his subpoena, invoking reporters privilege [5] Information Requests - Lively's Council subpoenaed XCorp (formerly Twitter) for information on 20 X accounts, including names, email addresses, physical addresses, bank and credit card information, and IP addresses [5]

Legal Issues - Meta is facing a lawsuit filed by Stonelake, a former employee from 2009 until early 2024, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation [1] Personnel Changes - Stonelake was laid off from Meta in early 2024 [1]