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Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December 2024.

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As of June 13, 2026 at 3:54 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December 2024.
The headline split One side frames it as "Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us...". The other frames it as "Blake Lively Can Recover Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni, US Judge Rules".
Match confidence Medium confidence. 9 sources across 2 bias buckets. Useful framing signal — check the source list before sharing.
Same-event confidenceMedium

9 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

Framing confidenceModerate

66/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

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CenterJudge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightBlake Lively Can Recover Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni, US Judge Rules

The Epoch Times · Right · News report

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 13, 3:54 AM

Blake Lively Can Recover Legal Fees From Justin Baldoni, US Judge Rules

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NEW YORK—Blake Lively won a partial victory in her contentious litigation against fellow actor Justin Baldoni, as a federal judge on Friday awarded her legal fees but denied additional dama...

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Fox NewsNews report · Jun 13, 12:13 AM

Justin Baldoni attorney rips Blake Lively after judge awards limited attorney fees

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says Blake Lively 'failed' after judge awards her limited attorney fees in legal battle.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

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A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 12, 11:38 PM

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December...

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Details66/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 9 sources
66/99 Wording GapMedium confidence9 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 9 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jun 12, 11:38 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 11:38 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 11:38 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 11:38 PM: WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 66/99 and story health is live match · 9 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.