Blake Lively's civil trial against Justin Baldoni, centered on allegations of sexual harassment and a retaliatory online smear campaign, has been postponed to May 18, 2026, with her most recent filings seeking approximately $500 million in damages.A GUDEA metadata study revealed an "amplification network" linking online attacks on Lively to those targeting Taylor Swift, bolstering claims that Baldoni's team, including Melissa Nathan and Jed Wallace, orchestrated defamatory content.Judge Lewis J. Liman has mandated a settlement conference for December 15; however, Lively remains committed to having her "day in court," a stance maintained despite denials from Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, which also faces a separate lawsuit from The New York Times.