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Perspective

Apr. 27, 2010

Putting Plaintiffs on the Defense

One of the most difficult things to stomach in the legal profession is watching defendants bear the burden of meritless lawsuits, writes Jennifer Haley of Best Best & Krieger.

One of the most difficult things to stomach in the legal profession is watching defendants bear the burden of meritless lawsuits while disingenuous plaintiffs reap the rewards. Regardless of the outcome, even a "win" for the defendant is a loss in terms of wasted time and litigation expenses, which is often the purpose behind such suits.

In the context of free speech, the anti-SLAPP motion is a powerful tool for defendants against meritless law...

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