Anti-SLAPP laws
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Federal anti-SLAPP bill introduced in the House
A federal anti-SLAPP bill with bipartisan co-sponsors was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The SPEAK FREE…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Bill enhancing Florida's anti-SLAPP law heads to governor for approval
A Florida bill that would revise the state’s narrow anti-SLAPP law to provide a greater level of protection for speakers…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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D.C. Circuit decision highlights need for federal anti-SLAPP law
The decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to throw out the defamation suit in…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Fast-moving bill would weaken Nevada anti-SLAPP law's protections
A bill modifying Nevada’s anti-SLAPP law, pushed by hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, has made its way through the…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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District court rules that Texas anti-SLAPP law applies in federal court
A U.S. District Court in Texas ruled that Texas’ anti-SLAPP law applies in federal courts and then dismissed a defamation…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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D.C. high court allows immediate appeal of denial of anti-SLAPP motion
The District of Columbia's high court ruled Thursday that denials of anti-SLAPP motions to quash are immediately appealable, reversing a…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Washington appellate court upholds political speech and discovery provision under anti-SLAPP statute
A Washington state appellate court reversed the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion, holding that “speech connected to a political campaign…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Dismissal of suit under Texas anti-SLAPP law affirmed on appeal
A Texas court of appeals affirmed the dismissal of a libel suit under the Texas Citizen Participation Act today, finding…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Federal court upholds Esquire's 'birther' article as protected political satire
A federal appellate court in the District of Columbia on Tuesday found that the author of a “birther” book could…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Esquire defends satire against "birther" authors in federal court
Esquire magazine argued before a federal court in Washington, D.C., this morning that its May 2011 commentary about a “birther”…Categorized in Libel and Privacy