Until recently it was an open question whether an attorney could be held liable jointly and severally with his or her client for attorneys' fees pursuant to the anti-SLAPP statute. But the Second District Court of Appeal, located in Los Angeles, recently put this issue to bed. In Moore v. Kaufman, Justice Rothschild expounded an excellent analysis and concluded that the … [Read more...] about Plaintiff’s Attorneys Are Not Liable For anti-SLAPP Fees
Archives for 2010
Los Angeles Court Filing Fees Increase Again . . .
Access to the court system just became even more difficult for litigants whom have limited resources. In an unsurprising (yet still disappointing) move, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 857, which increases filing fees in Los Angeles County and the rest of California. Additionally, because this bill includes an urgency clause, the new fees took effect upon the … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Court Filing Fees Increase Again . . .
You’ve Been Sued . . . Now What?
You wake up one morning and get ready for work, as you would any other morning. You step outside your door and a stranger lunges at you with a fistful of papers in his hands and says, "you've been served." You are shocked, angry, and afraid all in the same moment. What do you do? Like most people, at first you do nothing. You place the stack of papers (which might as … [Read more...] about You’ve Been Sued . . . Now What?
Is It Possible To Waive Your Right to Free Speech?
If you have been reading the California Defamation Law Blog for any period of time, you would know that I enjoy dispelling common misconceptions. A common misunderstanding is that one may not waive his or her right to free speech. Even some lawyers believe this. But they are wrong. The fact is, there are many instances in which a party can contract away the right to speak in … [Read more...] about Is It Possible To Waive Your Right to Free Speech?
Calling All Defamation, Libel, and Slander Lawyers . . .
Dear respective members of the bar, If you are an avid reader of this blog, I would appreciate it if you would send me an e-mail or leave a comment below so that we can get in touch. The reason I am asking this is two-fold: (1) I would like to get to know you and see if you have any suggestions for topics I could write about on this blog; and (2) I am considering forming a … [Read more...] about Calling All Defamation, Libel, and Slander Lawyers . . .