Anti-SLAPP
Newsweek Wins Summary Judgment in Satanic Temple Lawsuit
Cameron Stracher and Sara TesorieroApplying the substantive requirements of the New York anti-SLAPP statute, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil of the Southern District of New York held that no reasonable jury could find by clear and convincing evidence that Newsweek published the relevant statement with actual malice and granted Newsweek’s Motion for Summary Judgment.
The Need for a Revised Anti-SLAPP Law in the UK
David HooperIn 2023 the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduced an anti-SLAPP law in the UK. It was something of an afterthought.
The Illinois Anti-SLAPP Statute: An Autopsy and Hope for the Future
Gregory R. NaronThe Illinois Supreme Court’s nullifying interpretations of the CPA have exposed Illinois journalists and news outlets to intimidating SLAPP litigation and have done a disservice to its citizens. It is long past time for a new beginning.
Nevada Supreme Court Rules that Declaratory Relief Claims Subject to Anti-SLAPP Statute
Matthew S.L. CateThe decision reaffirms and further clarifies its prior holding that the anti-SLAPP law is not limited “to only certain claims for relief.” And it reverses a trial court that expressed concern that granting the anti-SLAPP motion—thereby triggering the law’s mandatory fee-shifting provision—would “punish” a police union that has sued the Review-Journal for publishing lawfully obtained…
Fox News SLAPPs Defamation Suit, Wins Attorney Fees in District Court
Matt KristoffersenA former Hunter Biden business partner faced a double loss in the Southern District of New York late last year. Anthony Bobulinski’s $30 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News’s Jessica Tarlov, filed after the co-host of “The Five” said that a Trump Super PAC paid his legal fees, couldn’t survive a motion to dismiss under…
Ohio Enacts Anti-SLAPP Law
Kevin T. ShookFor years, the absence of an Anti-SLAPP law left Ohio news outlets vulnerable to lawsuits bankrolled by powerful interests seeking to suppress truthful reporting. The state's new law aims to level the playing field.
In Texas, Free-Speech Advocates Gear Up for Another Anti-SLAPP Fight
Laura Prather and Reid PillifantWith big money and political influence still pushing SB 336, free speech advocates expect another bitter fight that could go the full 140 days.
Utah Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Newspaper Under Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Jeffrey J. Hunt, David C. Reymann, and Tammy M. FrisbyA Utah state district court recently dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought against a weekly newspaper in what is believed to be the first application of the state’s new Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA) to news reporting.
Publishers Win Anti-SLAPP Motion and Fee Award in Lawsuit Over Book Cover
David Aronoff and Josh BornsteinThe lawsuit involved claims by plaintiff Patrick Wizmann, who alleged that a statement written on the dust jacket of the book Dreams Don’t Die is allegedly false and misleading.
“Vanderpump Rules” Revenge Porn Lawsuit May Proceed, Judge Rules
Matt KristoffersenJudge Crowley reasoned that Madix did not have her boyfriend’s consent to access the contents of his phone.