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Blake Lively Legal Fees Ruled | Charlotte News
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s high-stakes legal battle over “It Ends With Us” reached a dramatic turning point: a judge slashed Lively’s requested $8 million in legal fees to just over $400,000, citing California’s anti-retaliation laws only cover specific defamation-related costs—not every claim. While Lively alleged sexual harassment and emotional distress, Baldoni countersued with claims of civil extortion and defamation against her and even Ryan Reynolds. The judge tossed Baldoni’s countersuit and dismissed Lively’s harassment claims because she was an independent contractor. Just…
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