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17 August 2015Americas

FFC claims Allergan’s complaint violates anti-SLAPP laws

US hedge fund Ferrum Ferro Capital (FFC) has asked a California court to reject Allergan’s complaint about malicious prosecution because it allegedly violates a state law designed to stop parties from intentionally burdening another party with a legal complaint.

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