WME, Blake Lively's agency, has publicly supported her in the It Ends With Us legal battle, stating that Lively is exposing "Covert Digital Takedown Campaigns" and is standing up for herself, her castmates, and those without the ability to fight back. The announcement comes ahead of a trial between Lively and director Justin Baldoni, set to start next month. The court dismissed claims for sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy, significantly narrowing the scope of Lively’s case. However, the court indicated that public relations maneuvering by Baldoni’�s camp in the wake of the allegations could pose a problem. WME denied allegations that either Lively or Baldoni were involved in the decision to no longer represent Baldoni.