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How Anti-SLAPP laws protect journalists Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute15:07Journalism Media

Rji launches interactive map charting anti-SLAPP laws nationwide Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute21:06Journalism Media

France: Media freedom at critical point before 2027 presidential election Article 1915:28Press Freedom Elections in France France

France mission report: Media freedom at critical juncture ahead of the 2027 presidential election Media Freedom Rapid Response09:07Press Freedom Elections in France France

Fifth circuit confirms Louisiana anti-SLAPP law does not apply in federal court JD Supra15:48Louisiana

California appeals court backs reporter who published sealed arrest records Courthouse News21:53

Victory! California appeals court refuses to revive surveillance tech CEO’s meritless lawsuit against journalist Electronic Frontier Foundation00:02

Lithuanian media groups condemn pressure on 15min journalists over Bankera investigation Lithuanian National Radio and Television09:12Lithuania Baltic States

India: investigative journalist Ravi Nair denied interim release faces legal harassment over Adani Group investigations Reporters Without Borders17:24Lithuania Baltic States

Dispute over Netflix’s 2024 ‘Mary’ release fails to survive anti-SLAPP scrutiny—C.A. Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles17:24Netflix Streaming Top Internet Brands

Bulgaria passes law protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits euronews13:31Bulgaria Eastern Europe Balkans

Bulgaria’s Parliament approves amendments directed against SLAPP cases The Sofia Globe12:44Bulgaria Eastern Europe Balkans

If Bulgaria can protect journalists from domestic Slapps, Malta can too - Casa The Malta Independent12:37Malta Bulgaria EU

MEP David Casa says Malta can extend anti-SLAPP protections to domestic cases MaltaToday12:22Malta Bulgaria EU

Is this the first ever SLAPP by our own Government? The Good Law Project10:04Palantir Top Internet Brands NHS

Bricks & minifigs really doesn’t want you to know about the bam map, sues to unmask whoever runs it Techdirt21:45Lego Copyright Law Intellectual Property

Reckless Ben finally listens to some lawyers: Files anti-SLAPP motion against bricks & minifigs Techdirt20:10Lego Copyright Law Intellectual Property

Latest News

In the last hour

Texas Justices To Review Law Firms' Paxil Fees Fight Law36021:59

In the last 8 hours

Fifth Circuit Confirms Louisiana Anti-SLAPP Law Does Not Apply in Federal Court JD Supra15:48

France: Media freedom at critical point before 2027 presidential election Article 1915:28

How Anti-SLAPP laws protect journalists Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute15:07

Earlier today

Albania must step up its efforts to combat SLAPPs European Federation of Journalists (Press Release)12:06

Mary Lou McDonald moves ahead with Rté defamation case JOE.ie11:56

Yesterday

Republicans ask court to block Mayes from further charges in ‘fake electors’ case KJZZ18:28 5-Oct-26

Dispute Over Netflix’s 2024 ‘Mary’ Release Fails to Survive Anti-SLAPP Scrutiny—C.A. Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles17:24 5-Oct-26

Poland’s new anti-SLAPP rules: a new consideration in litigation strategy Chambers and Partners09:24 5-Oct-26

Lithuanian media groups condemn pressure on 15min journalists over Bankera investigation Lithuanian National Radio and Television09:12 5-Oct-26

France mission report: Media freedom at critical juncture ahead of the 2027 presidential election Media Freedom Rapid Response09:07 5-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

Kamloops councillor awarded 'precedent-setting' costs, damages in mayor's defamation suit CBC.ca01:43 3-Oct-26

Bricks & Minifigs Really Doesn’t Want You To Know About The BAM Map, Sues To Unmask Whoever Runs It Techdirt21:45 2-Oct-26

Video Asserting Shoddy Reception Service at Plastic Surgery Clinic Is Not Protected—C.A. Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles15:17 2-Oct-26

Is this the first ever SLAPP by our own Government? The Good Law Project10:04 2-Oct-26

Journalist Can’t Be Sued for Publishing Sealed Arrest Report Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles18:05 1-Oct-26

Oldham councillor pushes to stop use of legal system for bullying Oldham Evening Chronicle13:57 1-Oct-26

If Bulgaria can protect journalists from domestic Slapps, Malta can too - Casa The Malta Independent12:37 1-Oct-26

MEP David Casa says Malta can extend anti-Slapp protections to domestic cases MaltaToday12:22 1-Oct-26

Victory! California Appeals Court Refuses to Revive Surveillance Tech CEO’s Meritless Lawsuit Against Journalist Electronic Frontier Foundation00:02 1-Oct-26

California appeals court backs reporter who published sealed arrest records Courthouse News21:53 30-Sept-26

RJI launches interactive map charting anti-SLAPP laws nationwide Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute21:06 30-Sept-26

Bulgaria passes law protecting journalists from abusive lawsuits euronews13:31 30-Sept-26

Bulgaria’s Parliament approves amendments directed against SLAPP cases The Sofia Globe12:44 30-Sept-26

Parliament Adopts Second-Reading Amendments to Code of Civil Procedure to Protect Journalists, Civil Society Activists… Bulgarian News Agency12:25 30-Sept-26

Webinar: Defending press freedom against vexatious lawsuits International Federation of Journalists09:54 30-Sept-26

Jay-Z Wants Appeal Rehearing After Accuser Recants Rape Claims Bloomberg Law21:10 29-Sept-26

Reckless Ben Finally Listens To Some Lawyers: Files Anti-SLAPP Motion Against Bricks & Minifigs Techdirt20:10 29-Sept-26

US judge dismisses JBS Slapp legal challenge over ‘misleading’ climate claims The Grocer17:13 29-Sept-26

Hands off the Press The Malta Independent08:06 29-Sept-26

In the last month

Music Teacher's Defamation Lawsuit Against StopAntisemitism Thrown Out Reason14:45 26-Sept-26

Receivers Have Quasi-judicial Immunity, but Only for Discretionary Acts and Decisions JD Supra23:06 25-Sept-26

Ethics Committee recommends no immunity waiver for Plevris and Theodorikakos, yes for Polakis Proto Thema News13:59 25-Sept-26

India: investigative journalist Ravi Nair denied interim release faces legal harassment over Adani Group investigations Reporters Without Borders17:24 24-Sept-26

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over 'Des Moines Register' 2024 presidential poll Iowa Public Radio14:39 24-Sept-26

New Tyra Banks Defamation Lawsuit Filing Includes Side-by-Side Videos of Netflix’s Editing in ANTM Docuseries People03:43 24-Sept-26

Judge shuts down Trump's bid to harass pollster over 2024 election The Raw Story01:06 24-Sept-26

Hungary: Improve anti-SLAPP bill to protect media freedom Article 1916:55 23-Sept-26

New Carter-Ruck ruling could leave legal watchdog ‘toothless’ against SLAPPs The Bureau of Investigative Journalism12:34 23-Sept-26

Tyra Banks’ Show & Tell: Ex-‘Antm’ Host Hits Netflix With ‘Reality Check’ Video Edits; Streamer … Deadline Hollywood01:58 23-Sept-26

Employer Waived Arbitration By Litigating Before Seeking To Compel National Law Review21:58 22-Sept-26

Lib Dem conference: party votes for tougher anti-SLAPP legislation Law Gazette13:38 22-Sept-26

Carter-Ruck ruling leaves SRA “toothless”, campaigners warn Legal Futures00:15 22-Sept-26

NJ Firm Says Communications Off-Limits In Defamation Case Law36021:41 21-Sept-26

UK lawyers do not have to give regulator client communications, court rules Times LIVE15:29 21-Sept-26

Introducing Anti-SLAPP Legislation Liberal Democrats (Press Release)11:03 21-Sept-26

John H. Lowe III CBS Lawsuit: Inside the Bitter Battle Over What Really Happened in the… Law News07:15 21-Sept-26

No pride without justice The Malta Independent06:04 20-Sept-26

LAUSD Ethnic Studies Lawsuit Revived by Ninth Circuit After Standing Ruling Law News18:06 19-Sept-26

PN leader calls for ‘new Independence’ from politics of fear and control The Malta Independent04:28 19-Sept-26

Actress suffers early setback in lawsuit over use of face in ‘Avatar’ Courthouse News00:54 19-Sept-26

Court Tells Imran Ahmed His First Amendment Claim May Be Real, Just Not Reviewable. Techdirt19:21 18-Sept-26

The John Lowe CBS Lawsuit Dismissal Motion Is a Masterclass in How Hollywood Fights Back Law News07:50 18-Sept-26

Independent Journalism Is Critical For European Resilience OCCRP10:45 17-Sept-26

Bass Seeks Dismissal Of Ex-LAFD Chief’s Lawsuit Over Palisades Fire Remarks Patch22:10 16-Sept-26

EFAA Uncertainty Does Not Excuse a Delayed Motion to Compel Arbitration JD Supra21:51 16-Sept-26

Filming Someone in Public Is Lawful but Can Spawn DVRO Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles15:37 16-Sept-26

Security Challenges in the Western Balkans Foundation for Defense of Democracies15:13 16-Sept-26

Small town ‘perennial candidate’ asks Ninth Circuit to let him sue for defamation Courthouse News22:42 15-Sept-26

Warner Bros. Wins Appeal to Strike Dan Schneider Defamation Suit Bloomberg Law18:39 15-Sept-26

The Climate Report - Third Quarter 2026 Jones Day14:50 15-Sept-26

Amsterdam District Court Renders Interim Judgment in International Anti-SLAPP Dispute Jones Day14:39 15-Sept-26

Rogue Elements Of The Malaysian Judiciary Attempt To Curtail Discussion On Matters Of Public… Eurasia Review05:26 15-Sept-26

Elon Musk’s SLAPP Threat Over ‘Space Lasers’ Doc Sort Of Admits The ‘Space Lasers’ Part Techdirt22:28 14-Sept-26

Anti-Slapp Coalition Condemns EUR 25,000 Lawsuit against Journalist Bulgarian News Agency16:47 14-Sept-26

Insurance, risk take centre stage as Africa Re-backed journalism workshop begins Tuesday Business Hallmark09:25 14-Sept-26

Media Freedom in BiH Under Threat From Ownership Concentration Sarajevo Times13:09 13-Sept-26

Watch: ‘We must see Daphne murder mastermind/s behind bars,’ Alex Borg says The Malta Independent06:32 13-Sept-26

PN To Table 10-Reform Omnibus Bill To Implement Daphne Public Inquiry Recommendations Lovin Malta08:45 12-Sept-26

CBS fires back at former Matlock writer’s lawsuit, denies ‘baseless’ allegations Entertainment Weekly01:30 12-Sept-26

'Quiet On Set' Makers Beat Producer's Libel Fight On Appeal Law36022:13 11-Sept-26

Anti-SLAPP Laws On The Rise: Key Developments Since 2025 JD Supra20:15 11-Sept-26

Dan Schneider’s defamation suit against ‘Quiet on Set’ producers thrown out Los Angeles Times18:40 11-Sept-26

Nate Willems doubles down on attack ad despite POET legal threat Iowa Starting Line16:45 11-Sept-26

Fate of Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider's defamation lawsuit against docuseries Quiet On Set … MailOnline15:39 11-Sept-26

"A Pardon Cannot … Change the Underlying Facts and Truth" for Purposes of a Defamation Action Reason15:24 11-Sept-26

CBS Wants Ex-‘Matlock’ Writer’s Racial & Sexual Harassment Suit Dismissed; Says Claims Are… Deadline Hollywood14:55 11-Sept-26

Jay-Z’s Action Over Attorney Demand Letter Citing Sex-Abuse Claims Is SLAPP—C.A. Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles14:32 11-Sept-26

Producer’s Defamation-by-Implication Suit Was a SLAPP Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles14:32 11-Sept-26

CBS Moves to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Racism, Sexism Lawsuit The Wrap14:06 11-Sept-26

CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind … Variety06:04 11-Sept-26

Dan Schneider ‘Quiet on Set’ defamation suit falters Courthouse News02:55 11-Sept-26

Dan Schneider loses Quiet on Set defamation case Entertainment Weekly02:28 11-Sept-26

Dan Schneider Loses Appeal in ‘Quiet on Set’ Documentary Defamation Lawsuit The Wrap02:03 11-Sept-26

Dan Schneider’s ‘Quiet On Set’ Defamation Suit Shut Down By Appeal Judges In Big Win For Wbd Deadline Hollywood01:25 11-Sept-26

Wrongly Disbarred Conservative Attorney Vlad Gagic Appeals to the Arizona Supreme Court Intellectual Conservative22:51 10-Sept-26

Lawmakers Ask Lutnick To Blacklist Appin, The Hack-For-Hire Firm That Threatens Almost Anyone Who Prints Its Name Techdirt21:29 10-Sept-26

Parliament Passes Bill to Curb Slapp Lawsuits Against Journalists, Public-Interest Advocates Bulgarian News Agency12:06 10-Sept-26

Watch: Alex Borg Gives Government Until October To Act On Daphne Inquiry Recommendations Lovin Malta07:04 10-Sept-26

Appeals court has 99 problems with Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against attorney Courthouse News00:45 10-Sept-26

Coppola’s Suit Against Variety Is SLAPP—C.A. Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles17:45 9-Sept-26

Woman’s Allegations Posted on YouTube Are Unprotected Metropolitan News-Enterprise, Los Angeles17:45 9-Sept-26

Kid Cudi Says M.I.A. Lawsuit Is D.O.A. Because of the First Amendment: ‘Fails on Its Face’ Billboard17:11 9-Sept-26

Alex Borg Calls For ‘Justice And Reform’, Backs Journalist Warrants And Puts AG And Police Under Spotlight Lovin Malta11:33 9-Sept-26

Champagne Problems: Rights over Amy Taylor photo series in court ABC Online03:52 9-Sept-26

‘The Pitt’ producers urge California appeals court to reject ‘ER’ lawsuit Courthouse News01:58 9-Sept-26

Free speech protection bill headed to North Dakota Legislature next year KVLY-TV20:58 8-Sept-26

Back to the Basics: Preserving Evidentiary Principles in Negligence Claims Against Public Entities National Law Review16:02 8-Sept-26

"Jewish, Zionist" Teachers' and Parents' Lawsuit Over Allegedly Anti-Capitalist and Anti-Zionist School Curriculum Can… Reason13:10 8-Sept-26

Momentum calls for overhaul of justice system with structural reforms MaltaToday08:53 8-Sept-26

UnitedHealth Group Guardian Lawsuit Dismissed: What a Delaware Judge’s Ruling Means for Press… Law News07:42 8-Sept-26

Poland: Time to finally decriminalise defamation Article 1903:35 8-Sept-26

NGO bill and state overreach The Daily Trust02:24 7-Sept-26

Wilting under the strain Law Gazette01:27 7-Sept-26

Publish and be damned The Malta Independent06:26 6-Sept-26

‘We will not give up or give in’: EU parliament president pledges justice for Caruana Galizia The Observer05:01 6-Sept-26

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Latest news on SLAPP, short for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, which is when an individual or organization files a judicial or administrative action against another individual or organization in order to chill or prevent the other person from participating in public discourse. SLAPPs are often used to censor or silence public voices, and are often filed against advocacy organizations and individuals who have exposed or criticized unethical or illegal activities of the SLAPP filer.

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