Anti Slapp

Protecting Our Free Speech

Iris Erlingsdottir | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Freedom of Speech, Free Press, Anti-SLAPP Act, Public-Figures, Libel, Anti-Slapp, Defamation, New York Times v Sullivan, Public Figures, World News
Iris Erlingsdottir

After the recent Reykjavik District Court decisions penalizing a journalist for reprinting publicly-available information and presenting both sides of a domestic dispute, the Icelandic Supreme Court has taken some baby steps towards establishing a free press in Iceland.

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Lanny Davis' Anti-SLAPP Defense Moving Forward In Court

The Huffington Post | Arin Greenwood | Posted 11.16.2011

Read More: Michael Schaffer, Court, Law, Video, First Amendment, Dan Snyder, District of Columbia, 3m, Anti-Slapp, Defamation, D.C., Washington City Paper, Lawsuit, Lanny Davis, DC News

WASHINGTON -- According to a Tuesday court order, Lanny Davis' anti-SLAPP action against Post-It Note manufacturer 3M, which is accusing the famous D....

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D.C.'s Anti-SLAPP Law Sees New Challenge In Court

The Huffington Post | Arin Greenwood | Posted 01.04.2012

Read More: Aclu, Law, Video, Dan Snyder, Lawsuits, D.C. Council, Anti-Slapp, D.C. Circuit Court, DC News

WASHINGTON -- The District of Columbia's anti-SLAPP statute is back in action. The withdrawal of Redskins owner Dan Snyder's defamation lawsuit aga...

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Credit Rating Agencies' Reports Ruled To Be Protected Speech

Bloomberg | Karen Gullo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fitch Ratings, Projected Speach, Moody's Investors Service, Stadard & Poor's, Ratings Services, Anti-Slapp, Business News

Ratings by Moody's Investors Service Inc., Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings Ltd. described as "wildly inaccurate" in a $1 billion lawsuit are prote...

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