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Judge tells attorneys for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni not to fight case through media

A federal judge warned the legal teams of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to avoid media influence, threatening to move the trial date if it continued.
The trial, set for March 2026, involves allegations of sexual harassment by Lively against Baldoni and his $400 million defamation lawsuit.
Judge Lewis J. Liman imposed restrictions on public statements to ensure an unbiased jury, amid accusations of media manipulation from both sides.
Baldoni's lawyer claimed his client suffered 'hundreds of millions of dollars in damages' due to Lively's claims and the alleged smear campaign.

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NZ Herald

Judge issues warning to Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s lawyers faced off this week in a pre-trial hearing during which the judge issued them with a stern warning. Manhattan judge...

1 month ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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El Nuevo Día

Blake Lively Judge and Justin Baldoni Silence Lawyers

Lewis Liman asked legal representatives not to express the case to the media

1 month ago·Puerto Rico

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Los Angeles Times

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawyers get a dose of reality from a federal judge

A federal judge presiding over the heated public dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether there was sexual harassment during the filming of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers on Monday to obey the court rules on public statements aimed at ensuring a fair trial.

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News

Judge’s stern warning to Lively, Baldoni

A judge has issued a stern warning to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni following their decision to trade blows publicly.

1 month ago

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Live Mint

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Judge warns public feud could fast-track trial

Judge Lewis J. Liman suggested he could make the March 9, 2026, trial happen sooner if lawyers were unable to stop making fiery public comments that could contaminate a potential jury pool.

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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ZDF

Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Judge threatens after PR war

The legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has become a PR war. The judge in charge has now scolded both parties - and threatened them.

1 month ago

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