Brendan J. Begley for The Daily Journal: Anti-SLAPP Motions Can Sting in a Surprising Variety of Cases
Published: October 29, 2025
In an article for The Daily Journal, Brendan J. Begley discusses how California’s anti-SLAPP statute (Code Civ. Proc. § 425.16) has evolved from being focused on defamation and media-related claims to impacting nearly every area of civil litigation — including employment, family law, probate, contracts, real estate, and arbitration. Its broad reach often surprises unprepared attorneys, as it brings significant procedural advantages like fee-shifting, automatic stays on discovery, and immediate appeal rights, transforming what might seem like a routine case into a more complex legal dispute.
Read the full article on The Daily Journal website.