New York – In a potent escalation of a high-profile legal feud, actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are now pursuing court sanctions against the attorney representing their adversary, Justin Baldoni. They accuse the lawyer, Bryan Freedman, of making inappropriate media statements that they contend could prejudice legal proceedings. Additionally, they are seeking to bar him from questioning Lively in a related sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
The legal team for Lively and Reynolds made these moves just hours after requesting a federal judge dismiss a massive $400 million lawsuit Baldoni filed against the couple, alleging defamation and extortion. The ongoing disputes underscore the intensifying battle between the “It Ends With Us” co-stars.
The conflict is set to come before Federal Judge Lewis J. Liman at a pretrial conference scheduled for February 3 in New York. At this conference, Lively and Reynolds’ attorneys will argue for a protective order to shield their client from what they deem as Freedman’s potentially harmful public comments and deposition tactics.
On the opposite side, Baldoni’s counsel, led by Kevin Fritz, has resisted the motion. They argue that the plaintiff should not influence the choice of legal representation or the strategic decisions made in depositions by the opposition.
This litigation has been characterized by a whirlwind of legal filings, varying public statements, and mutual accusations. Freedman has fervently denied allegations made by Lively’s camp, labeling them as “revoltingly false.”
The legal strife has extended beyond just the dispute between Lively, Reynolds, and Baldoni. Baldoni has also initiated a separate $250 million legal action against The New York Times.
As these legal battles unfold, they not only involve claims of personal misconduct but also bring into question the role lawyers play in the court of public opinion. The strategies employed by both legal teams could set precedents for how high-profile cases are handled in the media and in courtrooms.
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