Lively vs. Baldoni: Legal Battle Continues Despite Dismissal

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Battle: A Judge's Ruling and a Countersuit's Persistence The ongoing legal conflict between actress Blake Lively and actor Justin Baldoni took a turn this week. A judge dismissed Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. However, Lively's countersuit, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign, remains active. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, released a statement asserting that Lively's claim of victory is a misrepresentation of the legal situation. "Ms. Lively and her team's predictable declaration of victory is false," Freedman told TMZ. The court's dismissal of certain defamation claims doesn't signal an end to the case; rather, it allows for the amendment of these claims with additional evidence. The legal battle continues, with Freedman stating that Lively's claims are "no truer today than they were yesterday." The forthcoming deposition of Ms. Lively will be a key step in the ongoing proceedings. The case highlights the complexities of legal battles involving public figures and the importance of understanding the nuances of court rulings.