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Anti-SLAPP Laws

The use of anti-SLAPP laws to protect defendants from frivolous lawsuits.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What is an anti‑SLAPP law and how has it been used in defamation disputes involving public figures?

Anti‑SLAPP laws are statutory tools designed to stop lawsuits meant primarily to chill public participation by allowing an expedited early dismissal when the suit targets protected speech on matters o...

Jan 27, 2026
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What patterns in Trump's legal strategy suggest use of lawsuits to intimidate critics?

’s recent and long-running pattern of filing high-profile defamation and related civil suits against journalists, news organizations and critics — often seeking large damages and sometimes brought in ...

Feb 3, 2026

state slapp suites in sdny court, 2nd distric

Federal courts sitting in have repeatedly grappled with whether and how state anti‑SLAPP statutes — particularly New York’s expanded 2020 law — can be used in cases filed in or reviewed by , producing...

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