ANTI-SLAPP

The least clear of the four sections, and the section that leads to the most contentious anti-SLAPP disputes, is section 4. Section 4 is a catch-all, seeking to protect " . . . the constitutional right of free speech in connection with a public issue or an issue of public interest." If you are not sure what constitutes an "issue of public interest" you are not alone. These are the words from the statute that are giving the courts the most trouble... On the other end of the scale are the defendants and their attorneys (and, sadly, some judges) who don't understand the point of the anti-SLAPP statutes and think that every action that seeks to silence speech is a SLAPP. California's anti-SLAPP law does not in any way seek to protect defamatory speech. The case law is very clear that defamatory speech is never protected... Anti-SLAPP AntiSLAPP attorneys Orange County | Defamation of Character, Libel Slander Attorneys, serving all of California. Call for Free telephone consultation.

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