Entries from January 1, 2003 - January 31, 2003
unSLAPPed

The California Court of Appeal (Second District, Division Seven) yesterday found that the state's anti-SLAPP statute (more here) protected the Los Angeles County Bar Association from suit by an unsuccessful judicial candidate who had received a "not qualified" rating in the Bar Association's candidate evaluation process (described in greater detail here). This reversed the lower court's ruling to the contrary. Roberts v. Los Angeles County Bar Ass'n (PDF)
Say It With Cotton

Am sporting the fine ProSua copyright clause t-shirt today, and when I went over there to link you to it (drumroll, please) I learned Kevin had emblazoned the constitution on The Classic Thong! People: just 21 days to scoop these up for your Valentines! (No, not me thanks, I already couldn't resist.)
Fat Chance

No, you can't sue McDonald's for your weight issues, or so says (PDF) the Southern District of New York. In case you were wondering. [via FindLaw]