Minchella Law Blog

Category: SLAPP

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Can I Be Sued for Reporting Someone to a State Agency or the State Police? Connecticut’s Litigation Privilege Meets the Anti-SLAPP Statute

A Retaliatory Lawsuit Over a DMV Complaint? Connecticut’s Litigation Privilege and Anti-SLAPP Statute Both Offer a Way Out I love it when a brand new ...
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What Conduct Does Connecticut’s SLAPP Law Cover?

Connecticut’s SLAPP Law Does Not Cover Purely Private Disputes Connecticut’s SLAPP statute is about 3 years old now. That means the caselaw is more developed.  ...
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What Defenses Can You Raise in an Anti-SLAPP Motion?

You can raise any defense to a lawsuit against you when you file a special motion to dismiss, which Connecticut calls a “special motion to ...
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Can A Business File a SLAPP Special Motion to Dismiss?

Yes, of course.  So many states, last count 30 states have statutes that protect certain constitutional rights, of persons, and of businesses.  A SLAPP (Strategic ...
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