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Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:51 pm
by MN-Skeptic
The article is behind a paywall, but here's the tweet about it.


Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:46 pm
by raison de arizona
For someone that wants everyone to listen to him, he sure spends a lot of effort in trying to ensure people don't hear what he is saying.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:47 pm
by Frater I*I
He's just pissed that he didn't get piece of the sales....

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:47 pm
by neonzx
raison de arizona wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:46 pm For someone that wants everyone to listen to him, he sure spends a lot of effort in trying to ensure people don't hear what he is saying.
:yeahthat:

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:10 pm
by Flatpoint High
Frater I*I wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:47 pm He's just pissed that he didn't get piece of the sales....

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:11 pm
by MN-Skeptic
A link to the lawsuit.

h/t Dr. Ken

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:14 pm
by RTH10260
carried over from the "former guy thread"
some lawyer wrote:Prior to commencing this litigation, President Trump and his counsel confronted
Defendants with their wrongdoing; however, they brazenly refused to recognize President
Trump’s copyright and contractual rights. Instead, they proffered various flawed and irrelevant
justifications which are unavailing and devoid of any legal merit. Rather than cease their
infringement, or even account to President Trump, the Defendants have doubled down; in an
avaricious attempt to reap more benefits from their ongoing violation of President Trump’s
rights, Defendants have converted the audio not only into an audiobook but also into derivative
works, including a CD, paperback, and e-book—again, all at the expense of President Trump and
without accounting to him.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:15 pm
by RTH10260
carried over from the "former guy thread"
some lawyer wrote:28. As a published author with a publishing contract for future books with Winning Team
Publishing, President Trump has the clear right and capability to publish his own words and his
own voice
I don't think that anyone wants to prevent grandpa from publishing anything. :brickwallsmall:

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:17 pm
by RTH10260
Question: wasn't it already established that the fromer guy forgot to contractually exclude further publications of the pee pee interview tapes by Woodward?

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:21 pm
by Foggy
Yeah, you know, some people would say that's a silly lawsuit.

But the $49 million makes it more serious. He shoulda sued for $49 BILLION.

Then it would be a really serious lawsuit. :liar:

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:24 pm
by raison de arizona
RTH10260 wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:14 pm carried over from the "former guy thread"
some lawyer wrote:Prior to commencing this litigation, President Trump and his counsel confronted
Defendants with their wrongdoing; however, they brazenly refused to recognize President
Trump’s copyright and contractual rights. Instead, they proffered various flawed and irrelevant
justifications which are unavailing and devoid of any legal merit. Rather than cease their
infringement, or even account to President Trump, the Defendants have doubled down; in an
avaricious attempt to reap more benefits from their ongoing violation of President Trump’s
rights, Defendants have converted the audio not only into an audiobook but also into derivative
works, including a CD, paperback, and e-book
—again, all at the expense of President Trump and
without accounting to him.
WTF did tfg think he was getting interviewed for, shits and grins? Give me a break.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:43 pm
by Suranis
raison de arizona wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:24 pm WTF did tfg think he was getting interviewed for, shits and grins? Give me a break.
Because Woodward just wanted to bask in his presence and enjoy his company by listening to him talk and talk and talk and...

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:22 pm
by raison de arizona
How dare they quote his words verbatim.
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Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:45 pm
by much ado
This is going to be sooooo.... good!

I'm sure Woodward is prepared for this.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:47 pm
by Kendra
Discovery? :popcorn:

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:50 pm
by MN-Skeptic
IANAL.

Isn't this basically just a contract dispute?

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:57 pm
by northland10
MN-Skeptic wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:50 pm IANAL.

Isn't this basically just a contract dispute?
No. It's a look at me; daddy called a loser, send money suit.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:41 am
by jcolvin2
MN-Skeptic wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:50 pm IANAL.

Isn't this basically just a contract dispute?
Yes. While I am a lawyer, this is not my area of the law. That being said, this suit appears to have far more merit than many of the suits filed by Trump over the last few years. Cf. RICO complaint against Clinton, Comey, et al. Of course, I have not seen the defense’s position so I may be completely off base. Trump may not win, but at least his position is plausible on its face, not just crazy lawfare.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:07 am
by MN-Skeptic
I would think that Simon & Schuster would have had their lawyers review any contracts involved before they published anything. :shrug:

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:27 am
by much ado
MN-Skeptic wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:07 am I would think that Simon & Schuster would have had their lawyers review any contracts involved before they published anything. :shrug:
Yeah, that is exactly right. Neither Simon & Schuster nor Woodward are new at this game. They should be prepared for this. I'd be astonished if they are not.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:14 am
by Reality Check
Gee, a reporter interviews a public figure and makes money on the distribution of said interview. What a dastardly thing to do. :fingerwag: Shame on you Bob Woodward.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:25 am
by Foggy
MN-Skeptic wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:07 am I would think that Simon & Schuster would have had their lawyers review any contracts involved before they published anything. :shrug:
Yes, and it's too bad that Trump couldn't find some lawyers to look at the contract(s), if any. Imagine working in the White House and not being able to find any good lawyers, tsk tsk. :nope:

Let me guess: Trump didn't attach any contracts to his lawsuit.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:26 am
by Tiredretiredlawyer
I hope Mike Dunford posts about this and soon!

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:26 am
by Suranis
But guys, his time with Donald should be <3 Special <3.

Donald J. Trump v. Robert Woodward

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:35 am
by Reality Check
Tiredretiredlawyer wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:26 am I hope Mike Dunford posts about this and soon!
Mike had one Tweet on it.