California Supreme Court
Feb. 13, 2016
State high court takes on anti-SLAPP
The California Supreme Court is currently reviewing several cases involving the state's anti-SLAPP statute, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16. By Gary A. Watt
Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
The California Supreme Court is reviewing several cases involving the state's anti-SLAPP statute, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16. The issues run the gamut from whether a court can strike portions of a single cause of action to whether government officials are engaged in protected conduct if illegality is driving their actions. Resolution of these matters will provide answers to thorny questions in the ever-evolving and expa...
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