‘SLAPP’ Lawsuits Used by Rich and Powerful to Silence Critics Face EU Crackdown April 27, 2022 By Stephanie Bodoni Wealthy individuals including Russian oligarchs, states and corporations that abuse the legal system to gag journalists and dodge oversight face...
New York Times Sues Defamation Plaintiff Under Expanded Anti-SLAPP Law April 21, 2022 By Tom Hals The New York Times sued an anti-immigration author for the cost of defending itself against defamation in the first lawsuit...
Exxon Weighs Next Move After Judge Rules It Must Face Massachusetts Climate Suit June 24, 2021 By Jonathan Stempel A Massachusetts state judge has rejected Exxon Mobil Corp.’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by state Attorney General Maura Healey...
California Insurance Co. Hits Commissioner with Anti-SLAPP Motion November 3, 2020 California Insurance Co. has filed an “Anti-SLAPP” motion the company says is to protect its First Amendment rights in its...