Archive for SLAPP

Statement: House and Senate Introduce the Free Speech Protection Act
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Statement: House and Senate Introduce the Free Speech Protection Act

The News/Media Alliance applauds Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) for introducing the Free Speech Protection Act, which would ... Read More
New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha
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New York Court of Appeals Finds Dr. Luke is Limited Purpose Public Figure in Defamation Case Against Kesha

 On June 13, the New York Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Gottwald v. Sebert that Gottwald (aka, Dr. Luke) is a limited ... Read More
SLAPP Suits and Their Threat to Freedom of the Press
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SLAPP Suits and Their Threat to Freedom of the Press

By MACAULEY VENORA, Public Policy Intern Those who are written about about in newspapers are not always pleased with the authors' views. However, the First Amendment ... Read More