The purpose of the so-called “SLAPP” statute is to eliminate lawsuits brought “primarily to chill the valid exercise of the constitutional right of freedom of speech and petition for the redress of grievances.” Code Civ. Proc. Section 425.16(a). Courts engage in a two-part analysis focusing first on whether the disputed cause of action arises from … [Read more...] about What Is A “Public Forum” For Purposes Of The Anti-SLAPP Statute?
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Is An Arbitration Claim Subject To An Anti-SLAPP Motion?
The California Court of Appeal, Sixth District, answered this question in Sheppard v. Lightpost Museum Fund (2006) 146 Cal.App.4th 654. In that case the court held that a superior court cannot " . . . grant a motion to strike an arbitration claim filed only in an agreed arbitral forum and not asserted by the claimant in any complaint, cross-complaint or petition filed in … [Read more...] about Is An Arbitration Claim Subject To An Anti-SLAPP Motion?
Internet Defamation Lawyer Caught On Video . . .
I'm having way too much fun creating educational videos using a cool site I found called www.xtranormal.com. The site allows you to create animated videos, which is a lot of fun. I also think it's a great way to continue to share excellent content with you regarding California Defamation Law and so you can "see" what a defamation lawyer looks like. You can check … [Read more...] about Internet Defamation Lawyer Caught On Video . . .
What is the California Shield Law?
Let's get straight to the point on this post because we have a lot of ground to cover. So what is the California Shield law and who does it protect? The Shield law gives certain legal protections (more on these later) to news providers (more on this later as well!) by allowing news providers to keep their unnamed sources confidential and keep confidential any unpublished … [Read more...] about What is the California Shield Law?
This Is What A Defamation Lawyer Sounds Like . . .
I had the great privilege to be a part of the Entertainment Law Update: Episode 3: Bloggers, Journalists, and Defamation. Click here to listen to the recording and hear what a defamation lawyer sounds like. Why should you listen? You'll learn how bloggers can take advantage of a law that was originally intended to protect reporters (I've never mentioned this on the California … [Read more...] about This Is What A Defamation Lawyer Sounds Like . . .