Subpoenas are not subject to a motion to strike under Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16, et seq., because they do not constitute a "cause of action." Tendler v. www.jewishsurvivors.blogspot.com, June 10, 2008 164 Cal.App.4th 802. This decision will undoubtedly lead to an increase in requests for subpoenas to ISPs and assist plaintiffs in obtaining the identities of … [Read more...] about Subpoenas not subject to motion to strike as “SLAPP”: Tendler v. www.jewishsurvivors.blogspot.com
Anti-SLAPP
Recent “anti-SLAPP” discovery decision: Paterno v. Superior Court
Here is an interesting case. In Paterno v. Superior Court (2008) Cal.App.4th 1432 (June 13, 2008) the Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District, Division 3) issued a peremptory writ directing the trial court to vacate the order allowing Plaintiff to conduct limited discovery on the issue of malice and to issue a new and different order denying the motion. Among other things, … [Read more...] about Recent “anti-SLAPP” discovery decision: Paterno v. Superior Court