The actress filed a request for the deposition of Texas-based independent contractor Jed Wallace, whose company Street Relations specializes in "public relations and crisis management services." Lively's legal team claims Wallace played a critical role in " (weaponizing) a digital army around the country" against her.

A New York judge set a March 2026 trial date as the public feud between Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni continued to grow and accelerate. The court on Monday also moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week.

Justin Baldoni's mom Sharon Baldoni shared a supportive tribute to the 'It Ends With Us' actor and director on his 41st birthday on Jan. 24, including a message about 'justice and truth' amid his legal battle with Blake Lively.