Constitutional Law

Anti-SLAPP Law Modernized - The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

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1 hours 27 minutes
Jay Adkisson
Lane Shetterly
Robert Sherwin
With Jay D. Adkisson from Adkisson Pitet LLP + 2 others
Recorded September 27, 2024
Product ID 99036

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Overview

What Is the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act?

Anti-SLAPP laws seek to protect the constitutional right of free speech from meritless lawsuits aimed at retaliation or harassment. This timely program explores the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), which is quickly replacing older anti-SLAPP laws throughout the US and aims to cater to states without such laws. Presented by those involved with the UPEPA drafting committee, this course offers valuable insights into key provisions of the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, how these provisions came about, and much more. Enhance your knowledge - register today!

  • Gain insights into the purpose of the UPEPA and the need for uniformity.
  • Review the scope of the UPEPA's protections.
  • Analyze critical elements of the UPEPA, including burdens of proof, filing deadlines, and more.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Problem of Frivolous Litigation Meant to Chill Free Speech: Background, Need for Uniformity, etc.
  2. Scope of the UPEPA's Protections and Applicable Cases
  3. The UPEPA Decision Path; Burdens of Proof
  4. Motion Mechanics and Filing Deadlines
  5. The Automatic Stay, Applicability of the Stay, and Seeking Relief From the Stay
  6. Awarding of Costs and Attorneys' Fees; Dilatory Special Motions
  7. Appeal of a Successful Special Motion to Strike, Expedited Nature of Appeal, and Alternative Avenues of Relief
  8. Effects of Granting or Denying the Special Motion to Strike, Claim Preclusion

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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  1. Anti-SLAPP Law Modernized - The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

    1. The Problem of Frivolous Litigation Meant to Chill Free Speech: Background, Need for Uniformity, etc.
    2. Scope of the UPEPA's Protections and Applicable Cases
    3. The UPEPA Decision Path; Burdens of Proof
    4. Motion Mechanics and Filing Deadlines
    5. The Automatic Stay, Applicability of the Stay, and Seeking Relief From the Stay
    6. Awarding of Costs and Attorneys' Fees; Dilatory Special Motions
    7. Appeal of a Successful Special Motion to Strike, Expedited Nature of Appeal, and Alternative Avenues of Relief
    8. Effects of Granting or Denying the Special Motion to Strike, Claim Preclusion

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Government officials and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Jay D Adkisson
Jay D.
Adkisson
Adkisson Pitet LLP
Lane Shetterly
Lane
Shetterly
Sherman Sherman Johnnie and Hoyt, LLP
Robert T Sherwin
Robert T.
Sherwin
Texas Tech University School of Law
Speaker bio
Jay D Adkisson

Jay D. Adkisson

Adkisson Pitet LLP
Jay Adkisson

is a partner of the law firm of Adkisson Pitet LLP, with his offices in Newport Beach, California; and Henderson, Nevada. He has served as an American Bar Association appointed advisor to the Uniform Law Commission Committee on the Uniform Voidable Transaction Act (formerly, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act). Mr. Adkisson is currently an American Bar Association appointed advisor to the Drafting Committee on the (proposed) Uniform Series of Unincorporated Business Entities. He is a member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association and the State Bars of Texas, California, Nevada and Arizona. Mr. Adkisson's practice is also in the areas of creditor-debtor law, including creditor-side collections and debtor-side representation and asset protection planning, and captive insurance planning. He is the former chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Captive Insurance in the Business Law Section, and currently is a vice-chair of the Committee on Insurance and Financial Products in the Probate, Trust and Estates Section. Mr. Adkisson is the creator of Quatloos.com, which is an internationally famous website that exposes various financial and tax scams. He is the author, along with his law partner Mr. Chris Riser, of Asset Protection: Concepts and Strategies (McGraw-Hill, 2004), which is believed to be the only U.S. asset protection work translated into Chinese and sold in China. He has twice testified as an expert witness to the U.S. Finance Committee regarding abusive tax schemes. Mr. Adkisson is also a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine and its website, and a frequent lecturer on topics related to his areas of practice. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Oklahoma.

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Lane Shetterly

Lane Shetterly

Sherman Sherman Johnnie and Hoyt, LLP
Lane Shetterly

is Of Counsel with the law firm of Sherman Sherman Johnnie and Hoyt, LLP in Dallas, Oregon. He practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, small business, property transactions and municipal law. Mr. Shetterly was chair of the Oregon Law Commission for 21 years, until 2019. He is currently a member from Oregon on the national Uniform Law Commission, a position he holds by appointment of the Governor. Mr. Shetterly earned his B.S. degree from Western Oregon University and his J.D. degree from Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College.

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Robert T Sherwin

Robert T. Sherwin

Texas Tech University School of Law
Robert Sherwin

is the Champions in Advocacy Endowed Professor of Law and director of Advocacy Programs at Texas Tech University School of Law. In 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024, Professor Sherwin led Tech Law's advocacy program to the number-one national ranking in the American Bar Association's Competitions Championship (the program ranked second nationally in 2018 and 2021). In addition to directing the Tech Law advocacy program, Professor Sherwin teaches Entertainment Law, Commercial Litigation, Trial Advocacy, and Appellate Advocacy. His scholarship primarily explores issues at the intersection of intellectual property and civil procedure. Professor Sherwin has written extensively on the subject of litigation bullying, including Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, or "SLAPP" suits. In 2017, his work in this area led to his appointment as the Reporter on the Uniform Law Commission's Drafting Committee on Anti-SLAPP Legislation. In that capacity, Professor Sherwin was responsible for crafting the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, a uniform anti-SLAPP act adopted by the Commission in July of 2020. He now works to educate state legislatures, judges, and attorneys about the uniform act and free-speech issues generally. Professor Sherwin earned his B.S. degree from Texas Christian University and his J.D. degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.

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