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    • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
      https://www.rcfp.org/resources/anti-slapp-laws

      Understanding Anti-SLAPP laws | The Reporters Committee for …

    • ifs.org
      https://www.ifs.org/anti-slapp-report

      Anti-SLAPP Statutes: 2023 Report Card - Institute For Free Speech

    • arnoldporter.com
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      New York's New and Improved Anti-SLAPP Law …

      WEBNov 17, 2020 · The term "SLAPP" is an acronym for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," and the goal of an anti-SLAPP law is to deter these types of lawsuits—lawsuits that are filed not to vindicate a …

    • American Bar Association
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      SLAPP-ing Back: Recent Legal Challenges to the Application of …

    • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
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      Anti-SLAPP Legal Guide - Reporters Committee for …

      WEBAnti-SLAPP laws provide defendants a way to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits — known as SLAPPs or strategic lawsuits against public participation — filed against them for exercising speech, press, …

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      What are strategic lawsuits against public participation?
      On Monday, the novel EU rules on combatting the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) enter into force. SLAPPs are unfounded and abusive legal actions that aim to silence those working in the public interest on matters such as fundamental rights, the environment, and public access to information.

      New EU rules to protect against strategic lawsuits against public

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      What exceptions are included in the strategic laws against Public Participation Protection Act?
      To protect legitimate defamation cases, the bill includes several exceptions, such as government officials acting in their official capacity, whistleblower actions and litigation under anti-discrimination statutes. Click here to read the text of the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Protection Act.

      Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti-SLAPP

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      How did the SLAPP Amendment affect a lawsuit?
      The amendment expanded the law to cover all constitutionally protected speech on matters of public concern, but also required that a defendant filing an anti-SLAPP motion show that the lawsuit “was substantially motivated by a desire to deter, retaliate against or prevent the lawful exercise of a constitutional right.”

      Anti-SLAPP Statutes: 2023 Report Card - Institute For Free Speech

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      What is a SLAPP lawsuit?
      SLAPP lawsuits aren’t regular court cases. They're baseless legal actions filed by powerful individuals and businesses, targeting the free speech of protestors, journalists, and others who speak out on public matters. The aim of these cases is to tie up their targets in court until they sign away their First Amendment rights.

      Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti-SLAPP

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    • Congressman Jamie Raskin
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      Chairman Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Federal Anti …

    • Consilium
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      Anti-SLAPP: Final green light for EU law protecting journalists and ...

    • Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
      https://www.rcfp.org/introduction-anti-slapp-guide

      Overview of Anti-SLAPP Laws - The Reporters Committee for …

    • europa.eu
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      Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

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