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After Justin Baldoni settled the It Ends With Us dispute with Blake Lively, court documents show he was liable for Blake’s legal fees due to his failed countersuit; Lively’s friends and colleagues publicly supported her, while Baldoni’s side largely stayed quiet, and Baldoni posted an Instagram video with his wife noting that the justice system would run its course.
Justin and Emily Baldoni publicly addressed the emotional toll of their high‑profile legal battle with Blake Lively in a five‑minute Instagram video, saying they are healing and grateful after a May settlement that involved no money changing hands; Lively is seeking about $8 million in legal fees, and the Baldonis emphasize moving forward.
Justin Baldoni issued his first public statement in nearly two years after settling his defamation dispute with Blake Lively over the film It Ends With Us, in a video with his wife Emily that emphasizes healing, faith, and family after a painful legal saga; Lively had accused Baldoni of fostering a toxic, sexist workplace, a claim he denied; the settlement left Lively with no financial award while Baldoni was ordered to pay about $8 million in her legal fees, and Baldoni said they are healing and moving forward with support from their community.
A federal judge reluctantly approved a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the SEC over Musk’s 2022 Twitter stake disclosure, citing significant misgivings and several red flags but concluding the consent judgment must stand; the deal uses a trust to pay the penalty and imposes an injunction on future violations without Musk admitting wrongdoing, while the SEC dropped disgorgement efforts—leaving investor compensation unresolved in a separate Musk-related lawsuit.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily publicly addressed their lengthy legal dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us, revealing they have sought healing in the wake of the settlement. A judge dismissed most of Lively’s harassment claims and all of Baldoni’s counter-lawsuit; the remaining breach-of-contract and retaliation allegations were resolved less than two weeks before trial. In an Instagram video, the Baldonis spoke of gratitude and trauma as they move forward, noting the resolution felt right for their family.
Utah will receive about $482,183 as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind Cash App, over claims it misled users about fraud protections and allowed fraudulent account takeovers. The settlement requires stronger fraud protections, 24/7 live support, an end to certain marketing tactics that increased fraud, consumer education, and reimbursement of unauthorized transactions.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively settled their year-long breach-of-contract lawsuit on May 4, avoiding a trial. Baldoni and his wife Emily addressed the dispute in a five-minute Instagram video, describing the ordeal as painful and emphasizing gratitude, faith, and family. Lively is seeking about $8 million in legal fees from Baldoni and his studio, with Baldoni required to respond by July 13. The couple say there is more to tell, but for now they are focused on healing and life with their children.
Sony and Bungie have settled a $200 million wrongful-dismissal lawsuit with Christopher Barrett, the ex-Marathon director, ending claims that the companies smeared his reputation after an internal investigation; the case had bounced between courts, including a prior Delaware dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, before today’s settlement with undisclosed terms. Barrett praised the outcome, while Bungie continues to grapple with significant layoffs affecting hundreds of staff, including most of the Destiny 2 team and Marathon developers.
Justin Baldoni released a nearly five-minute Instagram video with his wife Emily Baldoni addressing the end of the It Ends With Us legal case with Blake Lively. The settlement came weeks before trial and Baldoni was ordered to pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees but no damages. They spoke of trauma, gratitude from supporters, and that healing isn’t linear, and said they’re focusing on their kids, faith and family as they move forward.
Two years after a highly public feud tied to the 2024 film It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their legal battle in May 2026 with no admissions of wrongdoing or damages; Baldoni and his wife Emily posted an Instagram video breaking their silence, describing years of 'injustice' and trauma and focusing on healing, gratitude, and faith, while noting that about $8 million in attorney fees remains contested.
Justin and Emily Baldoni posted an Instagram video expressing gratitude as they reflect on a years-long dispute with Blake Lively over It Ends With Us; most of Lively’s federal claims were dismissed, and the case settled in May. Baldoni had counter-sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion in January 2025, a suit largely dismissed by the court, while Lively seeks about $7.5 million in attorneys’ fees under California law related to that matter. The Baldonis say their focus now is healing and family.
A federal judge in Washington, DC, Sparkle Sooknanan, reluctantly approves the SEC’s settlement with Elon Musk over late disclosures of early Twitter stock purchases; the $1.5 million penalty is paid via a Musk trust and the judge questions whether Musk received special treatment, while the SEC says there was no collusion.
Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily addressed their two-year legal dispute with Blake Lively, revealing that they settled the case on May 4, just before trial, and expressed gratitude for supporters while noting that the truth and justice spoke for themselves. The settlement ended claims related to allegations of harassment and a smear campaign tied to the film It Ends With Us; neither party reportedly paid the other, though their legal teams earned about $60 million combined. Lively attended the Met Gala shortly after, and Baldoni and his wife were seen in Nashville as they move forward in a climate focused on safe workplaces and the film’s impact.
Sony, Bungie, and former Bungie director Christopher Barrett have settled his $100 million lawsuit alleging termination to dodge roughly $80 million in sale bonuses from Bungie’s 2022 acquisition; Barrett’s name is being added to Marathon’s credits, a stipulation framed as vindication, while Bungie braces for further layoffs and Marathon development continues.
Epic Games has settled with a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaborations with IPs such as Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement includes an injunction prohibiting the contractor from possessing or disclosing Epic secrets, but does not specify compensation or damages, even though Epic sought them in the lawsuit.