Direct Shopping Network v. Interweave Press
Appellant and defendant Interweave Press, LLC (Interweave) moved to strike claims for trade libel, interference with contract, and intentional and negligent interference with economic relations under Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 (section 425.16), the so-called anti-SLAPP statute.[1] Interweave contended that the claims arose out of conduct -- free speech in a public forum in connection with a public issue -- protected by the provision. The trial court agreed that the claims arose out of protected conduct, but concluded that respondent and plaintiff Direct Shopping Network, LLC (DSN) presented a prima facie case to support its claims and denied the motion. We conclude that DSN failed to meet its burden and reverse.
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