Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Appear in Court for First Sexual Harassment Hearing

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Judge warns Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively lawyers about out-of-court statements

Neither Lively nor Baldoni were in the New York court for the pre-trial conference, where Judge Lewis Liman advised their attorneys to avoid making statements in public that could prejudice the proceedings. If the parties try to litigate this case in the press, the judge said he has the ability to move up the trial, currently scheduled for March 2026.

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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge

A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial.

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Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's lawyers face off in court hearing

Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will lock horns in federal court Monday as sources close to Team Baldoni tell DailyMail.com they did nothing wrong by posting a vast trove of previously unseen legal material online.

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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni set to meet for first hearing in ‘It Ends with Us’ case
Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni set to meet for first hearing in 'It Ends with Us' case. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her during the film's production. Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a civil lawsuit against her and her husband.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Trial May Start Early Unless Lawyers Limit Press Engagement: Judge
Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on set. Judge Lewis Liman heard from legal representatives for both parties at a pre-trial conference. Lively’s lawyer Michael Gottlieb said it was “very hard to unring the bell.”
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni feud finally enters NYC courtroom
The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni feud finally enters an actual courtroom. Attorneys for both “It Ends With Us’ stars appeared in Manhattan Federal Court. Judge Lewis Liman said he expected to combine Lively’s initial $250 million sexual harassment lawsuit with Baldoni's $400 million defamation claim.
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Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni: Why Judge Threatened to Move Up Trial Date
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal teams met in court for the first time.
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Tempers flare between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's lawyers
Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman pleaded with the judge to move the case forward as quickly as possible. Lively's lawyer Michael Gottlieb vehemently denied the claim that Lively was purposely dragging her heels in the lawsuit. Judge Lewis Liman denied a move from Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds to gag Team Baldoni following a series of bombshell claims.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing. Lively filed a legal complaint against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and starting a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has denied her claims and, in response, sued her on a various grounds, including defamation.
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Justin Baldoni Scores Legal Win Over Blake Lively, No Gag Order for His Lawyer
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Trial May Be Moved Up, Judge Warns
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawyers appeared in their first court hearing on Monday, February 3. The pair — who have both filed lawsuits against each other — are set to go to trial on March 9, 2026. Days before the hearing, Lively allegedly objected to being deposed by Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, per court documents.
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni muzzled by judge in heated sexual harassment battle
A judge ordered the stars' legal teams to follow the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Neither party will be allowed to make statements to the press that have a "substantial likelihood" of prejudicing a jury. A proposed protective order is due March 11 and the trial date is still set for March 2026.
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