Libel

It ends with $407K in Blake Lively’s $8M litigation fee request as judge cites ‘blunderbuss approach’

A New York federal judge in actress Blake Lively’s bid to recover attorney fees and court costs from actor Justin Baldoni awarded Lively $407,452 on Wednesday—much less than the $8 million that she had sought, citing flawed paperwork and a “blunderbuss approach.”

Aug 27, 2026 10:46 AM CDT

Uncrowning of Miss North Carolina USA sparks defamation suit, alleging pageant cover-up

The former 2026 Miss North Carolina USA is suing the Miss USA organization for defamation after she was stripped of her title, allegedly because of her social media posts.

Aug 25, 2026 12:52 PM CDT

Appeals court reduces $50M judgment against former Infowars host Alex Jones

A Texas appeals court on Friday reduced a $50 million judgment that former Infowars host Alex Jones was ordered to pay the families of victims who died in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre in Connecticut for spreading fake claims that the deadly shooting was a hoax.

Aug 24, 2026 11:08 AM CDT

Federal judge dismisses defamation suit filed by attorney-owned marijuana company

A Chicago civil rights law firm that owns marijuana dispensaries has lost the latest round in an ongoing dispute with its lenders after a judge dismissed the firm’s defamation lawsuit against the lenders.

Aug 21, 2026 10:06 AM CDT

Lobster defamation case wades into free speech concerns at 1st Circuit

A panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Boston raised apprehensions Monday over the Maine lobster industry’s defamation lawsuit alleging that a seafood watchdog group’s sustainability report tanked the price of lobster.

Jul 28, 2026 12:25 PM CDT

Dershowitz rejected by Supreme Court on CNN defamation suit

Controversial lawyer Alan Dershowitz lost a U.S. Supreme Court bid to revive a defamation suit accusing CNN of mischaracterizing remarks he made when he defended President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial.

Jun 29, 2026 11:34 AM CDT

Tyra Banks sues Netflix for alleged defamation over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary

Model, actress and TV host Tyra Banks has sued Netflix for alleged defamation for airing a documentary earlier this year on her America’s Next Top Model reality TV show that she said contains a “false narrative” suggesting that a young woman on the program was sexually assaulted without consequence.

Jun 16, 2026 1:15 PM CDT

Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion deal with defamation and deepfakes in various ways

Fake, defamatory images of people are among the many complaints about generative artificial intelligence, and celebrities are fighting back by copyrighting their images, sending takedown notices and filing lawsuits.

Jun 16, 2026 12:30 PM CDT

Blake Lively can seek legal fees against Justin Baldoni in defamation case but no damages, judge rules

Actress Blake Lively can recover legal fees from actor Justin Baldoni, but a New York federal judge found an issue of first impression that bars her from recovering treble and punitive damages under a new state law.

Jun 15, 2026 11:46 AM CDT

Trump will ask Supreme Court to revive $475M CNN suit

President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term “Big Lie” in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. Trump’s lawyers asked the Supreme Court for…

Jun 9, 2026 1:27 PM CDT

Blake Lively seeks damages, legal fees from Justin Baldoni

The legal saga surrounding actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni returned to court Monday in New York City, a month after her employment lawsuit against her co-star was settled privately and as Lively now seeks legal fees and other costs.

Jun 2, 2026 12:17 PM CDT

7th Circuit upholds ‘Are We Dating the Same Guy?’ ruling, muses sanctions for ‘fictitious’ citations

A Facebook page under the name “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” was at issue in a recent ruling by a federal appeals court.

May 18, 2026 1:06 PM CDT

It Hasn’t Ended With Them: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawsuit not fully settled

Actor Blake Lively, who recently settled her lawsuit against actor Justin Baldoni's production company, is still seeking damages from the actor and director whom she accused of sexual harassment during the filming of their 2024 movie It Ends With Us.

May 8, 2026 9:40 AM CDT

It Ends With Them: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawsuit reaches settlement

The legal battle between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni concluded uncharacteristically without drama, as the litigants reached a settlement Monday following months of allegations from both sides regarding the 2024 film It Ends With Us.

May 5, 2026 10:59 AM CDT

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator from Indiana is being sued by a Houston-based law firm over comments that she allegedly made about the firm online, according to Law360.

Apr 3, 2026 10:27 AM CDT