Washington, Jan. 28 -- Amid the ongoing legal battle going on between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, a new development has taken place. Baldoni and Lively could be headed for a trial on March 9, 2026, said a judge, as reported by Variety.

Lively, who filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, has accused the director of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the upcoming 2024 film.

The judge, Lewis J. Liman, said Monday that he will hold an initial hearing on February 3, as per the outlet.

At that hearing, Lively's attorneys are expected to request an order prohibiting Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, from launching a public relations campaign over the issue.

Blake Lively's lawsuit alleges that she and other cast and cre...