International
Anti-SLAPP Developments in the UK and Europe and What It’s Like Being Slapped in Greece
David HooperThere are things to learn from the markers set out by the EU and Council of Europe as to the identifying features of SLAPPs and how to produce a draft law acceptable to a wide spectrum of differing approaches to anti-SLAPP law.
Happy Slam, Happy Conference
George FreemanExecutive director on MLRC's dynamic inaugural conference in Sydney.
Maine Governor Vetoes Legislation Requiring News Outlets to Establish Unconstitutional Censorship Process for “Foreign Government-Influenced” Political Communications
Sigmund D. Schutz, Alexandra A. Harriman, and Margeaux E. LavoieNo state has come closer than Maine to imposing on news outlets constitutionally fraught and onerous obligations to police and censor foreign-influenced spending on political advertising.
Charity’s Defamation Claim Against Canadian Public Broadcaster Can Continue in U.S. Federal Court
Sam LachmanThe Court dismissed the charity’s claims for breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and negligent misrepresentation for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, leaving its defamation claim to proceed to discovery. At issue is
A Muslim Musician Is on Death Row for Singing on What’s App
Richard WinfieldThe Nigerian musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, was expressing his religious beliefs in his lyrics which praised a Nigerian imam whom he sang was superior to the Prophet Mohammad.
Australia’s Trial of the Century: Ben Roberts-Smith v. Fairfax Media
Peter BartlettAustralian lawyer gives context about complex case pitting Australia’s most decorated soldier against experienced journalists who allege he committed war crimes in Afghanistan.
Banks v. Cadwalladr – Meaning, Intention & Public Interest
Emma LinchThe length and detail of the judgment demonstrates the level of detail required to succeed in a public interest defence.
Lloyd v. Google: UK Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Claimant’s Representative Action
David Barker and Caroline HenzellThe Supreme Court rejected the notion that every data subject affected by a non-trivial data breach is entitled to an award of compensation for the mere “loss of control” of their personal data.
A Mighty SLAPP: Ontario Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Over Wall Street Journal Reporting
Joseph WeissmanIf the decision stands on appeal, it is likely to strengthen press freedom in Canada, providing useful precedent for media defendants under the relatively new and untested anti-SLAPP law.
ZXC v. Bloomberg – Privacy and the Criminal Process in England
David Barker, Caroline Henzell and Lottie PeachThe case will decide the issue of whether, and to what extent, a person who has not been charged with an offence can have a reasonable expectation of privacy in relation to information that relates to a criminal investigation into their activities.