Attorneys Eyes Only

After reading this publication about Attorneys Eyes Only, idk wtf the point of the hearing was today. If something is designated as AEO, BF can't even discuss it with JB. How and why tf did BL's attorneys even attempt to expand the model protective order essentially on the basis of TS being a celebrity. That's not JB's problem...at all. Outside of actual trade secrets or PHI, everything else is fair game. They don't get to bend the law and essentially prevent evidence from being used or discussed with JB. Basically, my interpretation is that the hearing today was like Blake Lively saying she doesn't want to be deposed by Bryan Freedman. THAT'S NOT HOW THIS WORKS!!!! Why did BF or the judge even entertain this delusional request?

"Attorneys’ eyes only” provisions generally prohibit documents so designated from being disclosed to anyone other than the attorneys litigating the matter, including prohibiting disclosure to the client. Yet, many attorneys are not aware that such provisions may run afoul of two important and related principles: 1. A client is entitled to participate meaningfully in litigation in which it is involved,; and; 2. Outside counsel has an ethical obligation to inform the client of information obtained in the litigation so that the client can make informed decisions. For these reasons, case law, both state and federal, and the New York Rules of Professional Conduct ef- fectively counsel that “attorneys’ eyes only” provisions must be strictly limited to trade secrets or information that is akin to a trade secret in that it would provide com- petitors with an advantage."