Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle remained effectively deadlocked on Monday following the first hearing since her initial sexual harassment complaint and his $400 million civil countersuit were filed over their experiences on "It Ends With Us.

Justin Baldoni's lawyers responded to Blake Lively's 'outrageous' prospective request for a gag order, arguing that her potentially forcing them to 'defend themselves privately against allegations made publicly is not a proper basis' for the restriction.