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Dissecting the Love is Blind Cast Contract with Attorney Jasmine Weg

Dissecting the Love is Blind Cast Contract with Attorney Jasmine Weg

FromEyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson


Dissecting the Love is Blind Cast Contract with Attorney Jasmine Weg

FromEyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson

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Length:
88 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this riveting episode of Eyes Wide Open, Jasmine Weg, a seasoned lawyer specializing in commercial litigation, spotlights the legal intricacies behind the controversial 'Love is Blind' cast contracts.  Jasmine shares her journey of delving into the Love is Blind contract, sparked by her fascination with the show's treatment of its participants and the blurred lines between contractor and employee status. With lawsuits from former cast members shedding light on the contract's contents, Jasmine emphasizes the importance of critically reviewing such agreements and ensuring participants understand the terms they're agreeing to. Exploring the depths of reality TV's legal landscape, Jasmine and Nick delve into the hefty fines imposed on cast members, the motivations driving participants, and the control exerted by production companies. They analyze the enforceability of clauses such as mandatory marriage duration and potential legal claims like false imprisonment. Jasmine and Nick tackle the contentious issue of sympathy towards reality TV cast members who litigate against their shows, the complexities of contracting away legal labor rights, and the specter of defamation within reality TV contracts.  In a lighter part of the conversation, they ponder the age-old question: is love truly blind, or does appearance still hold sway in relationships? With invaluable insights and advice, Jasmine underscores the importance of individuals standing up for their rights, advocating for themselves, and comprehensively assessing the risks associated with reality TV contracts.  Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that unveils the legal realities behind reality television's glitz and glamor so you can consume reality TV with your eyes wide open.    Find Jasmine Weg here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminewegesq/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-weg-731b8513   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jas_the_lawyer   Websites: https://www.wegesq.com/home   Find Nick Thompson here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/    UCAN Foundation: https://www.ucanfoundation.org/    Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/   
Released:
Apr 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Are you going through life blind? This is Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson. On this show, we share knowledge and stories that build human connection while elevating stigmatized societal issues, including mental health, holistic wellness, culture, free speech, and more, all to ensure we show up in the world with our Eyes Wide Open. You may know Nick Thompson from his appearance on season two of Netflix’s hit reality show Love is Blind, but there’s a side of him you may not know: The Storyteller. Nick firmly believes that everyone has a story to tell, and is building a forum for people to share theirs openly and honestly. Nick doesn’t shy away from the hardball questions but facilitates a space where even people who disagree are comfortable sharing and learning from each other. Don't go through life blind.