Overview
- The Southern District of New York trial is now scheduled to start May 18, 2026, after originally being set for March 9.
- Judge Lewis J. Liman said the delay stems from two criminal cases that must be tried first because criminal trials take precedence.
- The court will hear oral arguments on summary-judgment motions on January 22, a step that could narrow or resolve the case before trial.
- Liman urged both sides to explore a settlement and directed them to contact a magistrate judge for settlement discussions.
- Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation and seeks more than $160 million, which he denies; his separate $400 million countersuit has been dismissed.