Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules - Reuters
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"Once again, she failed, noting that she was entitled now to limited attorney fees for a single claim in a portion of the litigation that existed for only a few months."
— Justin Baldoni , Celebrity
""The judge's decision makes it clear that Ms. Lively brought her claims in good faith, that there was no evidence she acted with malice, and that she is the prevailing defendant under Section 47.1.""
— Esra Hudson , Other
""Ms. Lively was only awarded limited attorney fees for a single claim as part of a case that lasted only a matter of months, nothing more.""
— Bryan Freedman , Other
"Lively made statements that come within the purview of Section 47.1."
— Lewis Liman , Other
"Ms. Lively demanded over 300 million in fees and damages."
— Bryan Freedman , Other
"Just a few weeks ago, they said Blake Lively’s claims ‘deserved to be heard.’"
— Bryan Freedman , Other
Key People
Blake Lively is an American actress known for her roles in film and television.
Bryan Freedman is an attorney for Justin Baldoni.
Esra Hudson is one of Blake Lively's attorneys.
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.
Michael Gottlieb is one of Blake Lively's attorneys.
Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Deadpool'.
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A federal judge ruled that Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but denied her requests for punitive damages in their dispute over the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us'.
A federal judge ruled that Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but denied her requests for punitive damages in their dispute over the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us'.
A federal judge ruled that Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni but denied her requests for additional damages in their dispute over the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us'.
A New York federal judge has ruled that Justin Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios must pay Blake Lively's attorneys' fees following their legal dispute over the 2024 film 'It Ends With Us'.
The court order comes a month after the 'It Ends With Us' co-stars reached a settlement, with Justin Baldoni being ordered to pay Blake Lively's legal fees in their dispute over the 2024 film.
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