Pop! Goes The Legal is a look at the legal issues around pop culture, from court cases that have captured the nation's attention to celebrity lawsuits. If you want the real scoop on these cases, tune in!
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Tyra Banks’ Defamation Trial with Netflix with Jane Kirtley
On this episode of Pop! Goes the Legal!, Lee sits down with Jane Kirtley, one of the country’s leading voices on media ethics, press freedom, and defamation law, to discuss Tyra Banks’ lawsuit against Netflix over Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.
Jane breaks down the core of Banks’ claims, including the argument that the documentary’s editing and sequencing created a false and defamatory impression, even if the individual words shown on screen were not necessarily false. The conversation explores defamation by implication, false light, actual malice, contractual releases, editorial control, and the legal challenges that arise when documentary subjects believe the final product misrepresents them.
Lee and Jane also discuss Netflix’s anti-SLAPP arguments, the difficulty of proving reputational harm in documentary cases, and how courts may continue to draw the line between protected storytelling and actionable misrepresentation as streaming content, amateur filmmaking, and AI-assisted editing continue to expand.
To learn more about Jane Kirtley and her work, visit the University of Minnesota’s Silha Center resources and faculty page.
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6 May 2026
The Art of the Heist: Who Really Owns Stolen Masterpieces? (with Judith Wallace)
On this episode of Pop! Goes the Legal, Judith Wallace, Partner and Chair of the Art Law Department at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, joins Lee Bergstein to unpack the legal fallout of high-profile art thefts and what really happens after a masterpiece disappears. Using a recent museum heist in France as a jumping-off point, they explore how ownership disputes unfold, who can be held liable, and why recovering stolen artwork is often a decades-long process.
Art theft isn’t just about the crime—it’s about proving ownership in a world with no central registry, navigating statutes of limitations that vary by jurisdiction, and deciding whether to pursue claims against thieves, insurers, or good-faith buyers down the line. In this episode, Judith Wallace breaks down the realities of due diligence in the art market, the role of the Art Loss Register, and why even reputable buyers can find themselves entangled in litigation years after a purchase.
If you’re interested in art, law, or the hidden complexities behind ownership and authenticity in high-value markets, this is an episode for you.
To find out more about Judith Wallace and what she does, visit https://www.clm.com/professionals/judith-wallace/ (https://www.clm.com/professionals/judith-wallace/).
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4 Nov 2025
The Louvre Heist with Former Special Agent Robert Wittman
On this episode of Pop Goes The Legal, Lee is joined by renowned former FBI Special Agent and the nation’s leading expert in art and cultural property crime, Robert Wittman to talk about the Louvre Heist that occurred on October 19, 2025. Robert breaks down the heist, what went according to plan and what didn't, as well as his best guess as to when the thieves will be caught. As a bonus, we get a fascinating look into the career of Robert himself, who recovered more than $300 million worth of stolen art and historical treasures, helped found the FBI’s Art Crime Team, and went undercover into secret art theft and smuggling rings across the globe.
If you were captivated by the Louvre Heist (like we were) then this is the best episode to catch up on all the juicy details.
If you'd like to reach out to Robert, or learn more about his story, you can visit https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ (https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ ) or check out his books Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures and The Devil’s Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third Reich.
And as always, you can find out more about our firm at https://www.bfkplaw.com/ (https://www.bfkplaw.com/).
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14 Oct 2025
Amy Bradley Is Missing with Francisco Mundaca
On this episode of Pop! Goes The Legal (with a bit of a crossover with Objection! You're Fiction) Raquel and Zach sit down with Francisco Mundaca to talk about the hit docu-series Amy Bradley Is Missing. Francisco breaks down what happened during the cruise where Amy Bradley seemingly disappeared without a trace and what he might have done differently in those crucial early hours. The crew discusses the theories around what might have happened to Amy, whether that be kidnapping or falling off the boat.
If you are a true crime junkie or if you binged this docu-series, this is the episode for you!
For more from Francisco, visit his website at https://mundacalaw.com/ (https://mundacalaw.com/).
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30 Sept 2025
The Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with Martin Flaherty
On this episode of Pop! Goes The Legal, we are joined by Martin Flaherty, Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, Adjunct Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Lee and Martin break down what happened with the suspension (and eventual reinstatement) of Jimmy Kimmel. Martin helps us understand the legality of such a move, on the part of the Trump Administration, FCC, ABC, Disney and the affiliates Sinclair and Nexstar. Martin also helps bus frame how the second amendment fits into this whole conversation.
If you're interested in learning the law behind one of the most controversial stories of this year (which is saying a lot), then check out this episode!
You can find more from Martin Flaherty by visiting his website here (https://www.martinflaherty.org/).
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12 Aug 2025
The Diddy Trial with Mona Kosar Abdi
On this episode of Pop! Goes The Legal, Lee and Raquel chat with Mona Kosar Abdi, one of the few reporters allowed in the courtroom during the United States v. Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. Mona explains the scenes from the courtroom which ultimately led to Diddy’s acquittal on the most serious charges.
Being so active on reporting this case on social media, Mona also discusses the larger pop culture impact that came from this trial and why we may not have seen the last of Diddy in the public sphere.
If you were following this trial then this is the perfect opportunity to understand exactly what went down in that courtroom.
You can follow Mona and her incredible reporting on TikTok here (https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab?lang=en) and Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/).
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20 Jun 2025
Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni
Omar Serrato and Raquel Levy analyze Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, exploring the legal facts and pop culture impact behind the drama in this interview episode.
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