Trending Now - Judge Rejects Blake Lively's Latest Plea in Ongoing Legal Battle
WHO:
NY Post - Blake Lively is involved in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
TMZ - A federal judge is presiding over the case.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Judge Lewis J. Liman denied Lively's request to file additional briefs and offer additional information in the case.
NY Post - Blake Lively is still fighting to recoup attorneys' fees and damages connected with Justin Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit against her, despite the recent settlement between the two parties.
Yahoo - Lively's upcoming movie project, "The Survival List," features her as a TV producer stranded on a remote island with a celebrity survival expert, where romance ensues.
Yahoo - Lively is also working on a book-to-screen adaptation of "The Husband’s Secret," a best-selling novel by Liane Moriarty, which she has been focused on for a few years.
NY Post - The judge denied Blake Lively's latest request in her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
NY Post - Lively is fighting to recoup attorneys' fees and damages related to Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit against her.
TMZ - The judge expressed fatigue with the ongoing filings in the case, stating he did not need to read any additional briefs from Lively for now.
WHERE:
TMZ - The case is being heard in a federal court.
WHY:
NY Post - Lively's request is part of her efforts to recover costs associated with the legal proceedings stemming from Baldoni's lawsuit.
HOW:
Yahoo - Lively aims to improve her image and is reportedly considering a variety of projects, including executive producing, to shape her professional destiny.
TMZ - The judge's decision reflects a desire to limit further filings and streamline the legal process.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:21 UTC)
A judge has denied Lively's request to file additional briefs and provide more information in the ongoing case. Judge Lewis J. Liman made this decision earlier today at 15:55 UTC. This ruling means that the current proceedings will continue without any new submissions from Lively.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:41 UTC)
Blake Lively is continuing her legal battle to recover attorneys' fees and damages related to Justin Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit, even after the two parties reached a settlement. In addition to her legal challenges, Lively is set to star in the upcoming movie "The Survival List," where she plays a TV producer stranded on a remote island with a celebrity survival expert, leading to unexpected romance. Lively is also developing a book-to-screen adaptation of Liane Moriarty's best-selling novel "The Husband’s Secret," as she explores various projects to enhance her professional image and future.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 15:55 UTC)
Blake Lively is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, and a federal judge has denied her latest request in the case. Lively is seeking to recover attorneys' fees and damages related to Baldoni's dismissed lawsuit against her, but the judge has expressed fatigue with the ongoing filings and stated he does not need to read any additional briefs from her for now. The case is being heard in federal court, where the judge aims to limit further filings and streamline the legal process.