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Reactions from Legal Teams
Despite the slight modifications to their request, Lively and Reynolds's legal team expressed satisfaction with the ruling. They conveyed their gratitude in a statement to E! News, emphasizing that the court effectively rejected the objections raised by Baldoni’s party. The statement highlighted that this protective order aims to facilitate the smooth exchange of discovery materials, minimizing any risks related to witness intimidation or personal harm.
"With this order in place, Miss Lively will move forward in the discovery process to obtain even more evidence that will bolster her claims in court," the statement articulated, framing the win as a crucial step in Lively’s legal strategy.