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entertainment28 days ago•134 min saved

Judge Orders Baldoni to Cover Blake Lively’s Legal Fees in Dismissed Countersuit

A judge ordered Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively’s legal fees tied to a $400 million countersuit that was dismissed last year; the court will determine the amount. Lively’s lawyers say she prevailed under Civil Code Section 47.1 and acted in good faith with no malice, while Baldoni’s attorney says the fees awarded were limited to a single claim in a case that lasted months, with both sides waiving appeals on future decisions.

via Vulture|

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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Lively to Recover Legal Fees from Baldoni, Damages Not Awarded Under 47.1

A federal judge ordered that Blake Lively’s legal fees be paid by Justin Baldoni and allowed her to pursue damages under California Civil Code Section 47.1, but damages under that law are not awarded for Baldoni’s defamation claims. Baldoni waived his right to appeal the prior dismissal of his $400 million suit, clearing the way for Lively to recover costs with the potential for seven-figure fees given her high-powered counsel and the case’s heavy docket. The court stressed that 47.1 is a narrow exception that does not override federal procedural rules, and the final fee amount will be determined in a separate proceeding, with Wayfarer not commenting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 months ago•20 min saved

Blake Lively Wins Settlement in Baldoni Battle as 47.1 Defamation Law Looms

Deadline reports a settlement in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni fight over It Ends With Us. Lively does not release her 47.1 claims, the 47.1 Motion remains pending, and the parties waive appeals; no cash was paid to Lively and judge approval is still required. Civil Code 47.1 could bring penalties for Baldoni and Wayfarer defendants, while related cases (including Abel v. Jones) continue and a May 18 trial date remains on the calendar.

via Deadline|

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