Michigan HB4045 establishes protections against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP suits) by shifting the burden of litigation to.

Michigan HB4045, known as the "uniform public expression protection act," aims to protect citizens from SLAPP suits by shifting the burden of litigation to the plaintiff. It establishes expedited judicial review, stays discovery, and proscribes certain evidence. The act applies to civil actions filed after its effective date, focusing on protecting free expression and public participation rights. It mandates that the court award costs, attorney fees, and expenses to the prevailing party if the motion is not frivolous or filed solely to delay proceedings.

Michigan HB4045 establishes protections against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP suits) by shifting the burden of litigation to.

Michigan HB4045, known as the "uniform public expression protection act," aims to protect citizens from SLAPP suits by shifting the burden of litigation to the plaintiff. It establishes expedited judicial review, stays discovery, and proscribes certain evidence. The act applies to civil actions filed after its effective date, focusing on protecting free expression and public participation rights. It mandates that the court award costs, attorney fees, and expenses to the prevailing party if the motion is not frivolous or filed solely to delay proceedings.