NY Anti-SLAPP Law

In the world of litigation, some lawsuits aren’t actually meant to be won in a courtroom—they’re meant to silence critics by subjecting them to costly litigation, including burying them in legal fees. These are known as SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). For years, New York’s protections against these bullies were notoriously weak. However, major…

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In November 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law an update to New York’s anti-SLAPP law that expands the rights and protections of defendants in lawsuits based on their right to free speech. “SLAPP” is an acronym for “Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.” While New York had an anti-SLAPP law on the books for…

Read More Court Applies NY’s Recently-Enhanced Anti-SLAPP Law to Dismiss Defamation Claim Asserted By Queens Doctor
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