1. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Seek Dismissal of Baldoni’s $400 Million Lawsuit

Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, have informed a federal judge of their intention to file a motion to dismiss the $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit filed against them by Justin Baldoni. This lawsuit is Baldoni’s response to Lively’s earlier allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for February 3, 2025, where these motions and other legal matters will be discussed.

• Source: Page Six

2. Trial Date Set for March 2026

A federal judge has scheduled the trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni for March 9, 2026. This trial will address the claims and counterclaims stemming from their collaboration on the film “It Ends With Us.” A pre-trial hearing is set for February 3, 2025, to discuss preliminary matters, including potential gag orders and deposition objections.

• Source: Associated Press

3. Objection to Attorney Conduct

Blake Lively’s legal team has raised objections to Justin Baldoni’s lead attorney, Bryan Freedman, taking her deposition. The specific reasons for this objection have not been disclosed. This issue is expected to be addressed during the upcoming pre-trial conference.

• Source: People

4. Public Statements and Media Releases

Both parties have been active in the media, releasing statements and evidence to support their respective claims. Baldoni’s team has released behind-the-scenes footage and communications to counter Lively’s allegations, while Lively’s team has criticized these actions as attempts to influence public opinion and the potential jury pool.

• Source: The Times

5. Support from Industry Peers

Blake Lively has received public support from various industry colleagues, including her co-stars from “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and author Colleen Hoover. These individuals have praised Lively’s courage in speaking out and have condemned any retaliatory actions against her.

• Source: People

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