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Law Practice

May 18, 2010

Ads Soliciting Plaintiffs Are Protected, Court Says

Plaintiffs' attorneys advertising for potential clients don't need to worry about being sued for defamation by the businesses they are targeting for litigation, thanks to a ruling Monday by the California Supreme Court.

By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Plaintiffs' attorneys advertising for potential clients don't need to worry about being sued for defamation by the businesses they target for litigation, thanks to a ruling Monday by the California Supreme Court.

Such ads are protected by a state law against SLAPP suits, or strategic lawsuits against public participation, a unanimous court held. Simpson Strong-Tie v. Gore

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