SB80 amends Delaware's Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to protect individuals and entities from retaliatory lawsuits related to public.
SB80 amends the Delaware Code to enhance protections for individuals and entities participating in governmental proceedings. The act applies to civil actions based on communications in governmental proceedings, aiming to prevent retaliatory lawsuits. It allows for the dismissal of such actions if they lack a substantial basis in fact or law and could not be supported by a substantial argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law. The act also provides for the award of costs, attorney's fees, and expenses to the prevailing party in certain motions.
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