Litigation
Jul. 13, 2006
Courts Allow Anti-SLAPP Protection for Petition and Speech Rights
Focus Column - In the first six months of this year, the courts issued 18 published opinions arising from the California anti-SLAPP law, including one by the California Supreme Court.
Focus Column
By Mark Goldowitz
In the first six months of this year, the courts issued 18 published opinions arising from the California anti-SLAPP law, including one by the California Supreme Court. This law, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16, protects against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, lawsuits that arise from a defendant's petition or speech activity, by providing for speedy dismissal of such suits.
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By Mark Goldowitz
In the first six months of this year, the courts issued 18 published opinions arising from the California anti-SLAPP law, including one by the California Supreme Court. This law, Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16, protects against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, lawsuits that arise from a defendant's petition or speech activity, by providing for speedy dismissal of such suits.
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