Adam Levy

Adam Levy

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

What Does 'Subtantial Basis' Mean Under NY's Anti-Slapp Statute?

This article is based on the recent First Department decision, "Reeves v. Associated Newspapers, Ltd." which presents the issue of what constitutes a "substantial basis in law" under the anti-SLAPP law to warrant mandatory costs and attorneys' fees to SLAPP defendant.

By Andrew Goldenberg and Adam Levy

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