The California Supreme Court unanimously decided earlier in the year that in ruling on an anti-SLAPP motion, the context of a defendant’s statement—such as the commercial nature of the statement, the identity of the speaker,...more
The California Supreme Court unanimously decided on Monday that in ruling on an anti-SLAPP motion, the context of a defendant’s statement – such as the commercial nature of the statement, the identity of the speaker, the...more
The California Supreme Court unanimously decided last week that in ruling on an anti-SLAPP motion, California courts should accept the opponent’s documentary evidence even if it would not be admissible at trial in the form...more
In a closely watched case, the California Supreme Court on Monday confirmed it will continue to broadly interpret the immunity provided by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230. Hassell v. Bird,...more