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Nonsuit In Underlying Case Paves Some Of The Way Toward A Malicious Prosecution Action.

December 14, 2015 by

The underlying defendants then brought an action against the underlying plaintiffs and their lawyer for malicious prosecution, to which the present defendant, who was the underlying plaintiff, brought a special motion to strike under the anti-SLAPP statute

Filed Under: Anti-SLAPP Law News, Appellate Law News, Legal News, Procedural Law News, Trial Law News Tagged With: § 425.16, 193 Cal.Rptr.3d 912, 241 Cal.App.4th 861, CCP § 425.16, Civ.Proc. § 425.16, Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16, section 425.16

No Anti-SLAPP Protection For Wrongful Execution Of Warrant.

July 23, 2015 by

Anti-SLAPP

Plaintiff alleges Sheriff’s deputies unlawfully entered her residence on two occasions, attempting to arrest her daughter pursuant to a bench warrant which had already been recalled. In the process, she says a deputy made defamatory statements to her neighbors.  She brought an action against the County, the Sheriff and the deputies. Defendants moved to strike […]

Filed Under: Anti-SLAPP Law News, Appellate Law News, Civil Rights Law News, Constitutional Law News, Criminal Law News, Fourth Amendment Law News, Legal News Tagged With: § 425.16, 186 Cal.Rptr.3d 286, 236 Cal.App.4th 79, CCP § 425.16, Civ.Proc., Civ.Proc. § 425.16, Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16

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What Happens If You Hire an Unlicensed Contractor in California?

September 11, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Hiring an unlicensed contractor in California can leave you without legal protections, financially exposed, and personally liable for injuries on your property. California law gives homeowners significant leverage against unlicensed contractors, including the right … Read More...

How to Find Hidden Liens in a California Preliminary Title Report

September 8, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: A California preliminary title report lists recorded liens, encumbrances, and ownership details before a sale or refinance closes. To find hidden liens, read Schedule B carefully, verify the report's effective date, and search the county recorder directly using the … Read More...

Non-Compete vs. Non-Solicitation Agreement in California: What’s Enforceable?

September 4, 2026 By Mark Mellor

Quick answer: Non-compete agreements are almost never enforceable in California. Under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, any contract that restrains a person from working in their chosen profession is void. Non-solicitation agreements occupy a grayer area, but … Read More...

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