County Investigation Triggers Anti-SLAPP

Internal Complaint Against County Counsel Leading to Internal Investigation Deemed to be an “Official Proceeding” — Anti-SLAPP Law Thus Applies This is all about what is (and is not) an “official proceeding” giving a “protective shield” to statements made — if the “protective shield” of Anti-SLAPP applies, suit cannot be…

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Anti-SLAPP Law: Not Applicable to Arbitration

Anti-SLAPP Law: Not Applicable to Arbitration

Overview of Anti-SLAPP California’s Anti-SLAPP law protects against low-merit lawsuits designed to chill exercise of “a person’s right of petition or free speech” about “a public issue”. Example: If a person sues their former employer for having engaged in systemic wage discrimination and employer files a “counter-suit” with frivolous claims…

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