Bryan Lesser Publishes “Don’t SLAPP the Messenger” (Illinois Bar Journal)
March 16, 2026
Bryan G. Lesser was featured by the Illinois State Bar Association for his March Illinois Bar Journal article, “Don’t SLAPP the Messenger”, which examines amendments to the Illinois Citizens Participation Act expressly covering freedom of the press.
Key takeaways
- How the amendment strengthens protections for press-related activity in the anti-SLAPP framework
- Practical early-motion considerations for parties in cases implicating speech, petitioning, and reporting on matters of public concern
- Why the effective-date details matter for future litigation strategy