Internet defamation attorneys and bloggers listen up! A new law will take effect in California on January 1, 2009, which allows online speakers to obtain attorney's fees if they successfully oppose a subpoena to obtain their personally identifying information in California involving out-of-state litigation.AB2433 was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger … [Read more...] about New Civil Discovery Law Protects Online Speech
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How Long After the 60-Day Period Can You File An Anti-SLAPP Motion?
The purpose of an anti-SLAPP motion in California is to dispose of lawsuits at an early stage of litigation. The motion must be filed within 60 days of the filing of the complaint, unless a court expressly allows a late filing. CCP § 425.16(f). While courts generally have wide discretion to allow late filings, no court has squarely decided the issue--how long is too long? … [Read more...] about How Long After the 60-Day Period Can You File An Anti-SLAPP Motion?