Court Grants Blake Lively Expanded Protective Order in Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni

The legal battle involves allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and emotional distress by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni, while Baldoni has filed a counter lawsuit accusing Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of civil extortion and defamation.

The protective order allows Blake Lively's legal team to designate sensitive material as 'attorneys' eyes only,' ensuring that certain confidential documents are not publicly disclosed. However, the court noted that most evidence will likely become public if the case goes to trial.

The protective order ensures that sensitive information, such as medical records and personal security measures, remains confidential during the discovery process. However, it does not prevent most evidence from potentially becoming public if the case proceeds to trial.

For Blake Lively, the decision provides some protection against the public release of sensitive information. For Justin Baldoni, while he did not achieve full secrecy, his team remains focused on defending against Lively's accusations by using evidence that will likely become public during the trial.