Anti-SLAPP laws

IPVM, represented by attorneys from RCFP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, was sued over critical reviews about a fever-detection device.

Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division — First Department Date Filed: April 1, 2022 Update: On May 19, 2022,…

"The absence of anti-SLAPP laws would be really damaging to an independent press."

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: Oct. 26, 2021 Update: On Aug. 30, 2022, the…

Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division — Second Department Date Filed: Oct. 25, 2021 Background:…

The rise of “internet speech” is at the heart of a libel case SCOTUS is considering whether to hear.

Court: Maine Supreme Judicial Court Date Filed: June 22, 2021 Update: In an opinion issued on Nov. 23, 2021, the…

Court: Court of Appeals of Tennessee, Middle Division of Nashville Date Filed: March 18, 2021 Background: After an unpleasant exchange…

The legislation improves protections for reporters and others facing frivolous lawsuits intended to intimidate and silence them.

Update (Nov. 10, 2020): On Nov. 10, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed A. 5991-A into law, expanding protections for…