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Litigation

Jul. 11, 2003

Much Activity Highlights This Year for Cases, Legislation on Anti-SLAPP Law

Focus Column - Litigation - By Mark Goldowitz - Continuing a pattern from last year, much judicial and legislative activity this year has involved California's anti-SLAPP law, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16. This law protects against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, lawsuits that arise from a defendant's petition or speech activity, by providing a mechanism for speedy dismissal of meritless SLAPPs.

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