Anti-Slapp Litigation 2025-26 - The Rutter Group

Anti-SLAPP Litigation is a comprehensive treatment of California\'s landmark \"anti-SLAPP\" legislation (CCP §§425.16, 425.17, 425.18). This deskbook fully explains how the anti-SLAPP legislation works – particularly how defendants may invoke CCP §425.16 to strike any civil cause of action that arises from petitioning or free speech activity – and when and how plaintiffs may overcome an anti-SLAPP motion to strike.

You will find clear organization and analysis of the hundreds of state and federal appellate decisions that have interpreted California\'s anti-SLAPP law, along with invaluable practice tips and forms.