The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to be the talk of the town, and this time the center of the scandal is... The place where the actress will give her testimony! A low-key law firm or a Madison Square Garden show? It seems Baldoni's lawyers have some pretty creative ideas for this court case. On July 11, Lively's legal team filed a motion requesting that her deposition, scheduled for July 17, be held in a private location with heightened security. According to documents obtained by People magazine, the actress is asking that all attendees be identified in advance to avoid any media circus. But why the caution? It turns out that Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, suggested in May that Lively's deposition take place at Madison Square Garden, with tickets sold and a live stream, with the proceeds donated to domestic violence organizations. An idea that, although philanthropic, sounded more like a public relations strategy than a serious legal process.

What did Lively's representatives say?

Lively's representatives were quick to respond, accusing Baldoni's team of wanting to turn the case into a "public spectacle." In a statement, they said, "This is a serious case of sexual harassment and retaliation, and it deserves to be treated as such."

Lively's new legal filing alleges that Baldoni and his team are seeking to "manufacture a publicity stunt," either by getting her in front of paparazzi or allowing influencers and media in. "Virtually from the beginning, they have used even the prospect of this statement to generate press interest," the document states.

The case dates back to Lively's accusations against Baldoni, her It Ends With Us co-star and director, of sexual harassment and retaliation (allegations he denies). Although Baldoni's counterclaims against Lively and Ryan Reynolds were dismissed in June, the legal battle is far from over.

While Lively's team insists her testimony must remain private and secure, Freedman has promised incisive questioning: "I'm going to ask her questions under penalty of perjury. We have videos, texts, and emails. We'll see how consistent her testimony is with the facts," he told TMZ.

The trial is scheduled for March 2026, and both sides have made it clear they will testify. For now, the question is: Will Lively manage to avoid Madison Square Garden, or will her testimony become the rarest event in justice history?

One thing is certain: this case will continue to generate headlines, while the trial is scheduled for 2026.