Matthew Strugar's guest appearances

Matthew Strugar

Opening Arguments

Animal Law

The California Appellate Law Podcast

Kamala Harris

Bill Barr

Jim Acosta

Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton

Jeff Lewis

Lawrence Lessig

Bernie Sanders

Bryce Blankenagel

Justin Marceau

Lee Goldberg

Neil Gorsuch

Jeff Sessions

Clarence Thomas

Chris Kluwe

OwlTail

Matthew Strugar knows something about defending protesters threatened with legal action, even jail — because he used to be one of them. Drawing from his activist background, including defending animal rights, Matt talks about how civil-harassment restraining orders are abused to squash speech rights, though the anti-SLAPP law can still come to the rescue. Matt also talks about why protests outside private homes are still protected, even though judges don’t like it. Matt then mediates a fight between Jeff and Tim about whether anti-SLAPP fee awards are automatically stayed on appeal. Matt Strugar’s biography and Twitter feed. Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed. Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed. Sign up for Tim Kowal’s Weekly Legal Update, or view his blog of recent cases.Sign up to Casetext and receive a 25% lifetime discount at CaseText.com/CALP. Other items discussed in the episode: Geiser v. Kuhns (Feb. 28, 2020, B279738) ___ Cal.App.2d ___.FilmOn.com Inc. v. DoubleVerify Inc. (2019) 7 Cal.5th 133.White Coat Waste Project v. Greater Richmond Transit Co. (4th Cir., May 20, 2022, No. 20-1710)Tim Kowal, “Are Anti-SLAPP Fee Awards Stayed on Appeal?” Cal. Litig. Spring 2022 https://calawyers.org/section/litigation/publications/. Write-up here.Chad Loder and Adam Kiefer (background here).Brach v. Newsom (9th Cir., June 15, 2022, No. 20-56291)Field v. U.S. Bank (June 9, 2022, B309111). - Evasive discovery responses case. Also referencing D'Amico v. Board of Medical Examiners (1974) 11 Cal.3d 1.Law firm social media cautionary tale: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-06/an-o-c-lawyer-won-a-personal-injury-case-then-came-the-embarrassing-celebration-video.Appellate Practice Network launches! Click HERE to join the Appellate Practice Network.

Matthew Strugar knows something about defending protesters threatened with legal action, even jail — because he used to be one of them. Drawing from his activist background, including defending animal rights, Matt talks about how civil-harassment restraining orders are abused to squash speech rights, though the anti-SLAPP law can still come to the rescue. Matt also talks about why protests outside private homes are still protected, even though judges don’t like it. Matt then mediates a fight between Jeff and Tim about whether anti-SLAPP fee awards are automatically stayed on appeal. Matt Strugar’s <a href="http://www.matthewstrugar.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biography</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MatthewStrugar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a>. Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' <a href="https://www.jefflewislaw.com/practice-areas/appellate-law/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biography</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreynmilewis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn profile</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/jefflewislaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a>. Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's <a href="https://tvalaw.com/our-attorneys#tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biography</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kowal-6049574/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn profile</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/NotTimKowal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter feed</a>. Sign up for Tim Kowal’s <a href="http://eepurl.com/hcceAv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekly Legal Update</a>, or view his <a href="https://tvalaw.com/articles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog of recent cases</a>. Sign up to Casetext and receive a 25% lifetime discount at <a href="http://casetext.com/CALP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CaseText.com/CALP</a>. Other items discussed in the episode: <ul><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/geiser-v-kuhns-1?p=1&amp;q=Geiser%20v.%20Kuhns&amp;sort=relevance&amp;type=case&amp;ssr=false&amp;scrollTo=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geiser v. Kuhns</a> (Feb. 28, 2020, B279738) ___ Cal.App.2d ___.</li><li>FilmOn.com Inc. v. DoubleVerify Inc. (2019) <a href="https://casetext.com/case/filmoncom-inc-v-doubleverify-inc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Cal.5th 133</a>.</li><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/white-coat-waste-project-v-greater-richmond-transit-co-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Coat Waste Project v. Greater Richmond Transit Co.</a> (4th Cir., May 20, 2022, No. 20-1710)</li><li>Tim Kowal, “Are Anti-SLAPP Fee Awards Stayed on Appeal?” Cal. Litig. Spring 2022 <a href="https://calawyers.org/section/litigation/publications/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://calawyers.org/section/litigation/publications/</a>. Write-up <a href="https://tvalaw.com/publication/slapp-fee-awards-are-automatically-stayed-on-appeal-my-article-in-cal-litigation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>Chad Loder and Adam Kiefer (background <a href="https://theintercept.com/2021/11/10/proud-boys-antifascist-tweet-chad-loder-court/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>).</li><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/brach-v-newsom-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brach v. Newsom</a> (9th Cir., June 15, 2022, No. 20-56291)</li><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/field-v-us-bank-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Field v. U.S. Bank</a> (June 9, 2022, B309111). - Evasive discovery responses case. Also referencing D'Amico v. Board of Medical Examiners (1974) <a href="https://casetext.com/case/damico-v-board-of-medical-examiners-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11 Cal.3d 1</a>.</li><li>Law firm social media cautionary tale: <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-06/an-o-c-lawyer-won-a-personal-injury-case-then-came-the-embarrassing-celebration-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-06/an-o-c-lawyer-won-a-personal-injury-case-then-came-the-embarrassing-celebration-video</a>.</li><li>Appellate Practice Network launches! Click <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/JO2XCkROoDImopEph4QVMF?domain=pu176.keap-link008.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to join the Appellate Practice Network.</li></ul>

Litigating the “Fun Cases”: Civil Rights Appeals with Matthew Strugar

Carrie Poppy

Today's episode is the final -- and dare we say it, the best -- part of our live show in Los Angeles where we were joined by the co-host of the popular podcast "Oh No Ross And Carrie" Carrie Poppy, and the show's lawyer, Matthew Strugar. Join us for a fascinating discussion as to who's threatened to sue the show and why....   And stick around for a special LIVE #T3BE!   After that, we also answer last week's #T3BE about breach of contract. Can Thomas continue his improbable one-question win streak? Listen and find out!   Show Notes &amp; Links    You should definitely be listening to Oh No Ross and Carrie! We last had Carrie and Matthew on our show in Episode 77. 

Today's episode is the final -- and dare we say it, the best -- part of our live show in Los Angeles where we were joined by the co-host of the <a href="http://ohnopodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">popular podcast "Oh No Ross And Carrie"</a> Carrie Poppy, and the show's lawyer, Matthew Strugar. Join us for a fascinating discussion as to who's threatened to sue the show and why.... And stick around for a special LIVE #T3BE! After that, we also answer last week's #T3BE about breach of contract. Can Thomas continue his improbable one-question win streak? Listen and find out! Show Notes &amp; Links <ol> <li>You should definitely be listening to <a href="http://ohnopodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh No Ross and Carrie!</a></li> <li>We last had Carrie and Matthew on our show in <a href="https://openargs.com/oa77-oh-no-ross-carrie-matthew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 77</a>.</li> </ol>

OA331: Who Sues "Oh No Ross and Carrie" with Carrie Poppy & Matthew Strugar

Welcome to the 27th episode of the Animal Law Podcast! Mariann is joined by Matthew Strugar, who tells us about a Federal judge’s decision to declare Utah’s ag-gag law unconstitutional. The Ag Gag Law was part of a movement among agricultural states to stop undercover investigations by animal rights groups. Like other state’s ag gag laws, Utah’s made it a crime to obtain employment at an animal agricultural facility and then film mistreatment. It also made it a crime to obtain employment at an animal agricultural facility through misrepresentation, including when an applicant refused to out himself or herself as an animal rights activist as part of the application process. Matthew began his career at the Center for Constitutional Rights in NYC, where he supported the SHAC 7—animal rights activists who faced charges under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. In 2011, he joined the PETA Foundation as Director of Litigation, where he oversaw and litigated matters involving the First Amendment and animal law. More recently, Matthew founded the Law Office of Matthew Strugar to return to civil rights, prisoners’ rights, police misconduct, and protester defense, in addition to animal law. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on iTunes! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would consider making a donation, or becoming a member of our flock (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible. Thank you for helping us create quality content!  The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible Michael Harren. The graphics for the OHH podcasts are created by the wonderful Laurie Johnston of Two Trick Pony. Don’t forget to also listen to the award-winning,  weekly signature OHH podcast — now in its eighth glorious year! 

Welcome to the 27th episode of the Animal Law Podcast! Mariann is joined by <a href="http://www.matthewstrugar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Strugar, </a>who tells us about a Federal judge’s decision to declare Utah’s <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54f948ace4b0b89d006110fc/t/59601b663e00bea4138b4662/1499470695134/AGGag-Order-Granting-Ps-SJ-Motion.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ag-gag law unconstitutional</a>. The Ag Gag Law was part of a movement among agricultural states to stop undercover investigations by animal rights groups. Like other state’s ag gag laws, Utah’s made it a crime to obtain employment at an animal agricultural facility and then film mistreatment. It also made it a crime to obtain employment at an animal agricultural facility through misrepresentation, including when an applicant refused to out himself or herself as an animal rights activist as part of the application process. Matthew began his career at the Center for Constitutional Rights in NYC, where he supported the SHAC 7—animal rights activists who faced charges under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. In 2011, he joined the PETA Foundation as Director of Litigation, where he oversaw and litigated matters involving the First Amendment and animal law. More recently, Matthew founded the Law Office of Matthew Strugar to return to civil rights, prisoners’ rights, police misconduct, and protester defense, in addition to animal law. *** You can listen to our podcast directly on our website (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and subscribe on <a href="http://bit.ly/AnimalLawPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would consider <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible. Thank you for helping us create quality content!  The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Harren</a>. The graphics for the OHH podcasts are created by the wonderful Laurie Johnston of <a href="http://twotrickpony.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Two Trick Pony</a>. Don’t forget to also listen to the award-winning,  weekly signature <a href="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">OHH podcast</a> — now in its eighth glorious year!

Animal Law Podcast #27: Matthew Strugar and The Case Against Ag-Gag