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Nathaniel Haas Discusses Schwarzenegger’s Bid to Shift Security Costs Over Attorney’s Social Media Posts with Daily Journal
Litigation partner Nathaniel Haas spoke with the Daily Journal ahead of a Los Angeles damages trial in a personal injury case where Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted liability for a car accident. He explored whether a party can be required to pay for additional courthouse security because their lawyer posted about an upcoming trial on Instagram.
Cases involving celebrity litigants often create unique procedural issues. In a motion filed by Schwarzenegger, the defense seeks to shift any additional courthouse security costs to the plaintiff following social media posts publicizing Schwarzenegger’s expected testimony.
Nathaniel noted that the request is unusual and may face significant hurdles because it could be viewed as punishing protected speech. Whether the court agrees remains to be seen, but the motion presents a fascinating procedural and constitutional issue for litigators to watch.
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