Judge Awards Blake Lively Legal Fees but No More Damages in Dispute Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Film

The judge cited a California law designed to protect survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination from retaliatory lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence victims.

Judge Tosses Kennedy Center Suit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Eve Show

The dismissal was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest.

Judge Throws Out Author Michael Wolff’s Lawsuit Against Melania Trump

Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in federal court in Manhattan chided Wolff for an “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship."

Wyoming Remains One of 10 States Without a Law To Prevent Lawsuits Intended To Silence Free Speech

A bill to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation died this session, but these so-called SLAPPs are a likely interim topic.

Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative

First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.