In a recent development in the legal battle between actress Blake Lively and actor Justin Baldoni, a federal judge has denied Lively's request to submit additional information regarding Baldoni's dismissed $400 million countersuit. Despite the case reaching a surprise settlement just days before the trial was set to begin on May 18, Lively continues to seek legal fees and damages related to the countersuit. She argues that California's 2023 law protecting sexual abuse accusers from retaliatory lawsuits should apply, although the judge has yet to rule on this matter. Baldoni's legal team opposed Lively's request, asserting it violated his constitutional rights and that the incidents in question occurred in New Jersey, not California. Both actors issued a joint statement celebrating the film It Ends With Us and its impact on domestic violence awareness, despite spending a combined $60 million on legal fees without any financial settlement. Each side is framing the outcome as a victory, with Baldoni's attorney calling it a “huge victory” and Lively's team describing it as a “resounding victory.”