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- Utah Supreme Court
Are high school coaches considered public officials in Utah defamation law?O’Connor v. Burningham
July 31, 2007
High school coaches lack the civic importance and policy-making authority required for public official status in defamation law.- Civil Appeals
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- Utah Supreme Court
What attorney fees are recoverable under Utah’s anti-SLAPP statute?Aston v. Chronicle-Progress
April 2, 2026
The Utah Supreme Court clarified that UPEPA attorney fees must be reasonably necessary to prosecute the special motion itself, not all work performed during the case.- Civil Appeals
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- Utah Supreme Court
How does Utah’s new anti-SLAPP law protect public speech?Mackey v. Krause
August 28, 2025
The court clarified that UPEPA broadly protects speech on matters of public concern and established the burden-shifting framework for evaluating special motions for expedited relief.- Civil Appeals


