New York Legislature passes Anti-SLAPP Bill
On July 22, 2020, both chambers of the New York Legislature passed an Anti-SLAPP bill that has been a long-time in the making. The votes were 116-26 in the Assembly and 58-2 in the Senate, and the bill now sits on the Governor’s desk waiting his signature.
What You Need to Know About New York’s New Anti-SLAPP Law
On November 10th, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation expanding the state’s anti-SLAPP statute—strategic litigation against public participation—to better protect individuals from being the target of frivolous lawsuits.
