In a pivotal ruling, a U.S. federal judge dismissed 10 out of 13 claims made by actress Blake Lively against actor Justin Baldoni, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. The judge determined that Lively was acting as an independent contractor during the filming of *It Ends With Us*, which impacted the applicability of workplace harassment laws. Despite the dismissal of the majority of claims, three key allegations—breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation—will proceed to trial, scheduled for May 18, 2024. Lively's legal representatives emphasized that the case centers on alleged retaliation and reputational damage following her complaints about on-set conduct. Baldoni's legal team expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, asserting that it validated their argument that the dismissed claims lacked legal merit. The upcoming trial will focus on whether Lively faced targeted efforts to damage her public image after raising concerns about her treatment on set.