Blake Lively awarded $400,000 of $8m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle
A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.
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"As we have said from day one, Blake Lively's case was never about money – it was about accountability."
— Blake Lively , Celebrity
"The ruling is a significant victory for my clients and sends a clear message that, no matter how powerful you may be, the courtroom is not a place to take advantage of the law for your own personal gain."
— Bryan Freedman , Other
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Blake Lively is an American actress known for her roles in film and television.
Bryan Freedman is an attorney for Justin Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni is an American actor and filmmaker best known for his role in the TV series 'Jane the Virgin.'
Lewis Liman is a U.S. District Judge in New York.
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A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.
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