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August 1, 2025 62 mins
Host Michele Locke — a seasoned divorce attorney and former family court judge — dives into the explosive drama behind the film adaptation of It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover’s hit novel. What started as a highly anticipated film quickly turned into a public legal battle with allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and on-set misconduct, sparking a fierce feud between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Tensions boiled over as Blake filed a formal complaint, revealing shocking boundary violations and improvised intimate scenes. Justin and the producers hired a crisis team to control the fallout, showing just how high the stakes were. Joined by executive producer and victim advocate Jake Deptula, they unpack the harassment claims, smear campaigns, and power struggles behind the scenes. From Hollywood PR wars to courthouse drama, this series exposes the messy reality of making It Ends with Us — with more to come in Part 2.

**DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. The issues discussed today have not gone to trial, and no trier of fact has made findings as it relates to the claims of the respective parties. Nothing herein is to be construed or used in lieu of any future findings made by the appropriate trier of the legal disputes.

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Credits
lovelustlaw is hosted by Michele Locke
Jake Deptula is Executive Producer
Haley Gray is Producer, Writer, & Researcher
Jared Landis is Sound Editor & Mixer 

 Want to reach out to me? You can. You can email me at hello@michelelocke.com. Want to find out what I'm up to?
Well you can on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/
Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot for that. :)

Links
Michele Locke
https://www.michelelocke.com/
https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/
Jake Deptula
www.instagram.com/jaked3000
lovelustfear
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283
https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec
https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/
Strictly Stalking
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strictly-stalking/id1494237083
https://open.spotify.com/show/5dw1NJIObaOsj0o7JdruVQ
https://www.instagram.com/strictlystalkingpod/
Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher
https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch
www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788 
https://www.thehotline.org/
https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline
https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

topics | #FamilyLaw #DivorceAttorney #MicheleLocke #CourtroomInsights #LegalAdvice #FamilyCourt #LegalPodcast #TrueCourtStories #BehindTheBench #LawUnfiltered #NoNonsenseLaw #RealTalkLaw #DivorceSupport #CustodyBattles #MessyDivorces #ChildCustody #DivorceDrama #FamilyLawMatters #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivingFamilyCourt #EmotionalJustice #CourtroomRealities #FamilyLawTruth

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