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Blake Lively wins a major legal victory as a California judge awards her $363,000 in legal fees and $44,000 in court costs — the first time such payments have been granted under a state law protecting whistleblowers from defamation lawsuits. Though Baldoni’s team calls it a win by highlighting the judge’s rejection of most of Lively’s initial demands, the ruling underscores that even celebrities can’t weaponize the legal system without consequence. The case began when Baldoni denied misconduct and accused Lively of fabricating claims to seize control of a film project, leading to a sprawling lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed for lacking legal merit — including against the New York Times. The two sides had previously settled in May with no financial exchange, but Lively’s recent award stems from her ability to pursue fees under California’s whistleblower protection statute.

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