by Natasha JokicBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm a Senior Staff Writer at BuzzFeed covering pop culture, entertainment, and politics. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have settled their legal dispute. XNY/Star Max / GC Images, MEGA / GC Images In December 2024, Blake sued her It Ends With Us director and costar, alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. While the majority of Blake's claims were dismissed by a judge, largely due to her status as an independent contractor, the retaliation allegations were set to go to trial on May 18.