Code of Civil Procedure section 577 defines a judgment as “the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action or proceeding.” “[A] judgment, no matter how designated, is the final determination of the rights of the parties in an action. Thus, an ‘order’ which is the final determination in the action is the judgment.” Passavanti v. Williams (1990) 225 Cal.App.3d … [Read more...] about What is a final judgment for purposes of an anti-SLAPP motion?
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Defeating a Motion to Lift the Discovery Ban Under Civil Procedure 425.16(g)
In an attempt to avoid the negative consequences of the anti-SLAPP statute, Plaintiffs often attempt to move the Court to allow them to conduct costly and invasive discovery under Code of Civil Procedure 425.16, subdivision (g). Such requests are typically not supported by good cause and can be successfully opposed, as long as you are familiar with the usual arguments … [Read more...] about Defeating a Motion to Lift the Discovery Ban Under Civil Procedure 425.16(g)