Justin Baldoni

• The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took a new turn.
• Federal judge characterized the case as a “feud between PR firms.”
• Lively had filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment.

The legal dispute between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took a new turn as a federal judge characterized the case as a “feud between PR firms.” On Thursday, March 6, Judge Lewis J. Liman set the parameters for a protective order hearing regarding the extent of public disclosure in the high-profile case.

During the virtual session, Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, pushed for a protective order to prevent the disclosure of private texts between the actress and her celebrity friends, citing confidentiality concerns.

“There is a significant chance of irreparable harm if marginal conversations with high-profile individuals with no relevance to the case were to fall into the wrong hands,” attorney Meryl Governski stated, according to Page Six. She also accused the opposing side of leveraging confidential materials for PR advantage.

Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, argued that his client has the right to defend himself without damaging Lively’s reputation. “Because there are powerful people in the industry… somehow there is a different law that applies to them,” Freedman remarked, referencing the alleged PR influence at play.

Lively had filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and a smear campaign, while Baldoni has countersued for $400 million, citing defamation and extortion. The trial is set for March 9, 2026.

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• Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached one conclusion.
• They will continue to disagree with each other.
• A trial date has been set for March 2026.

After two months of intense legal disputes, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached one conclusion: they will continue to disagree. A trial date has been set for March 2026, as both parties remain firm in their lawsuits against each other.

On Thursday, their legal teams submitted a joint letter to the Manhattan judge overseeing their case. Lively’s lawyers indicated plans to “imminently” expand their list of defendants, though no names have been disclosed.

Lively first filed her lawsuit on December 31, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment on set and fostering a “hostile” work environment. She also alleged he launched a retaliatory “smear campaign” against her. In response, Baldoni countersued two weeks later, seeking $400 million in defamation damages. His suit named Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and her publicists as co-defendants. Around the same time, Baldoni also filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over its report on Lively’s accusations.

Despite a court order in January requiring mediation, both parties believe a settlement is “inappropriate” and “premature.” The letter, cited by Business Insider, states that they have determined “that settlement discussions would be premature” and mediation remains “inappropriate.” The case now moves forward as both sides prepare for trial.

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• Justin Baldoni has launched a website to refute Blake Lively’s allegations.
• The site went live on February 1.
• It is aimed at detailing his grievances and the film’s production history.

Director Justin Baldoni has launched a website, thelawsuitinfo.com, aimed at refuting Blake Lively’s accusations against him. The site, which went live on February 1, features key legal documents, including the Amended Complaint (224 pages) and a Timeline of Relevant Events (168 pages), detailing his grievances and the film’s production history.

Baldoni’s legal team previously hinted at the website, stating it would present “all correspondence as well as relevant videos” to counter Lively’s claims. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, defended the move, saying, “Justin and team have the right to defend themselves with the truth. And this is what we will be continuing to show with the upcoming website.”

The site includes email and text exchanges, set footage from It Ends With Us, and legal filings to provide context. Baldoni’s team maintains that the website is for transparency, allowing the public to “see the facts and form their own opinions.”

Lively’s legal team condemned the move, calling it an intimidation tactic. “This is an age-old story: A woman speaks up with evidence, and the accused tries to flip the narrative,” they said, likening Baldoni’s actions to DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender).

Baldoni is suing Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloan for $400 million, alleging they conspired with the media to damage his reputation.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing legal dispute is expected to escalate further before any potential settlement. Gregory Doll, an attorney at Doll Amir & Eley in Los Angeles who is not involved in the case, described the situation to People magazine, saying, “It’s very nasty, and I think it’s going to get nastier.”

He further added, “It’s going to be a very consuming, very difficult, very challenging time for the parties going ahead. I think they both got great lawyers, but they’re going to pay a lot of money and it’s going to be a lot of emotional turmoil.”

Lively, 37, has filed a lawsuit against the 41-year-old It Ends With Us star, accusing him of sexual harassment during the film’s production in 2024. She also claims that Baldoni initiated a public smear campaign to “destroy” her reputation after she came forward with the allegations.

Baldoni responded by suing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion. He also filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing Lively’s allegations.

A pre-trial conference has been scheduled for February 12 by Judge Lewis Liman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Doll explained, “They talk about what is the likely expectation for a trial date estimate? How long do we need to have discovery?” The conference will determine the timeline for key legal proceedings.

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• Blake Lively responded after Justin Baldoni released a footage.
• She insists that the video actually supports her claims.
• Her lawyer emphasized that none of the interactions were pre-planned.

Blake Lively has responded after Justin Baldoni and his legal team released raw footage from the set of It Ends With Us, aiming to counter her sexual harassment allegations. The actress, 37, insists that the video, which captures three takes of a dance scene, actually supports her claims of discomfort during filming.

“Justin Baldoni and his lawyer may hope that this latest stunt will get ahead of the damaging evidence against him, but the video itself is damning,” Lively’s lawyer told TMZ.

Her legal team claims the footage clearly shows Baldoni “repeatedly leaning in toward Ms. Lively.” They further added that he told her how good she smells and talked with her out of character.

They argue that “every frame of the released footage corroborates, to the letter, what Ms. Lively described in Paragraph 48 of her Complaint.”

Lively’s lawyer emphasized that none of the interactions were pre-planned: “Every moment of this was improvised by Mr. Baldoni with no discussion or consent in advance, and no intimacy coordinator present.”

Criticizing the footage release, they called it “another example of an unethical attempt to manipulate the public” and reaffirmed their commitment to legal action: “We are continuing our efforts to require Mr. Baldoni and his associates to answer in court, under oath.”

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• Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against NYT.
• The publication supported harassment allegations by Blake Lively.
• Lively had previously accused Baldoni of sexual harassment.

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• Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of causing her career damage.
• She filed a formal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department.
• She claimed professional sabotage and inappropriate behavior on set.

Actress Blake Lively has accused her It Ends with Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni of actions that allegedly damaged her career and created a “hostile work environment.”

In a formal complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Lively outlined claims of professional sabotage and inappropriate behavior on set.

Lively stated that the fallout cost her significant opportunities, including hosting the premiere of Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary season in September 2024.

According to the filing, she also canceled a major Target corporate event for her hair care brand. “The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” the complaint read. “Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms. Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.”

Lively further alleged that Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her weight, discussed his sex life, and pressured her to disclose her religious beliefs during a January 2024 meeting. Additionally, she accused producer Jamey Heath of showing her a video of his wife giving birth, calling it highly inappropriate.

In response, Baldoni and his studio’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, dismissed the claims as “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.”

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