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229	30	Argument B — Judicial Proceedings Privilege	Absolute privilege covers statements in judicial proceedings and communications preliminary to proposed proceedings (Landry's v. Animal Legal Def. Fund). Pohl sued Kassab for soliciting clients and filing lawsuits — all communications in or preliminary to judicial proceedings. Pre-suit solicitation letters protected (Crain v. Smith). Privilege extends beyond defamation when damages flow from litigation communications (Laub v. Pesikoff; Tex. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Ray Ferguson Interests). Pohl seeks defamation-like damages (defense costs from litigation).