Jeff Lewis (he/him)

@jefflewis.bsky.social

5 months ago

Congress should finally pass a federal anti-SLAPP law. Until then, we’ll keep fighting these battles one forum at a time. ⚔️

#California #AppellateTips #Law #SLAPP

Here's the decision: www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/u...

Jeff Lewis (he/him)

@jefflewis.bsky.social

8 months ago

Trial courts can’t override MSJ statute.

In CFP BDA, LLC v. Superior Court, the 4th DCA said: if your MSJ is timely under § 437c, local rules can’t kill it. Period.

Court tried. Writ granted.

📄 www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/doc...
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