Judge cautions lawyers for Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively on public statements in ongoing lawsuits
A U.S. judge has warned lawyers for Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively against making public statements about their ongoing civil lawsuits. The judge emphasized the importance of avoiding comments that could influence the jury ahead of the March 2026 trial. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of "It Ends With Us," while Baldoni has countered with a $400 million defamation lawsuit, claiming Lively's allegations are false. Both parties have made serious accusations against each other. The judge has implemented a New York state rule limiting out-of-court statements that could impact the case. Violations could lead to sanctions against the lawyers involved. Neither actor attended the recent court hearing.