New Jersey S2094 allows for the dismissal of "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" (SLAPP) and outlines procedures for such dismissals.

New Jersey S2094 defines a SLAPP lawsuit as a civil action intended to deter or suppress advocacy on public issues. The bill authorizes an application for dismissal of such lawsuits, emphasizing the importance of free speech and public participation. If a court finds an application for dismissal frivolous or intended to delay, it may award costs and attorney's fees to the opposing party. The bill also allows for "SLAPP-back" lawsuits, where defendants can seek damages if the original SLAPP lawsuit was malicious and without probable cause.

New Jersey S2094 allows for the dismissal of "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" (SLAPP) and outlines procedures for such dismissals.

New Jersey S2094 defines a SLAPP lawsuit as a civil action intended to deter or suppress advocacy on public issues. The bill authorizes an application for dismissal of such lawsuits, emphasizing the importance of free speech and public participation. If a court finds an application for dismissal frivolous or intended to delay, it may award costs and attorney's fees to the opposing party. The bill also allows for "SLAPP-back" lawsuits, where defendants can seek damages if the original SLAPP lawsuit was malicious and without probable cause.