Overview

• Blake Lively has requested an enhanced protective order to keep certain case materials private, citing privacy concerns and safety for herself and others involved.
• Justin Baldoni's legal team opposes the request, arguing that Lively has already publicized details of her allegations and is attempting to manage her public image.
• Lively's lawyers claim that Baldoni's actions demonstrate disregard for victims of harassment and justify the need for heightened protections in the case.
• The dispute stems from Lively's December 2024 sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, who has countersued her, Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist for defamation and extortion.
• The trial is scheduled for March 2026, with both parties continuing to deny each other's allegations in the highly publicized legal conflict.