SRA takes action against UK lawyer for alleged SLAPP
Regulator says Osborne Clarke lawyer tried to shield then Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi from legitimate criticism
Data collection vs. deterrence: the challenges of research on SLAPP cases
SLAPPs are often successful in silencing critical voices. Many victims who have been successfully intimidated are reluctant to speak out about their cases, let alone proactively or publicly. This leads to a serious lack of data that obscures the true scale of the problem.
Statement from Ricochet-Refresh regarding recent stories in German media about alleged timing attacks affecting our users
Several German media news outlets have run a story about law enforcement agencies allegedly breaking the anonymity provided by Tor and, with it, Ricochet-Refresh.
We would like to answer some questions on the matter to clarify the facts from the hype.
Are you being SLAPPed? We want to know
Are you being intimidated by legal action? You may have been the victim of a SLAPP. To help those affected, we have compiled a comprehensive questionnaire which enables an initial assessment.
The European Union must keep funding free software
An open letter to the European Commission
Blueprint Germany’s NO SLAPP coordinator speaks at Liberty of Speech Conference in Athens
Blueprint for Free Speech’s coordinator of the No SLAPP contact point in Germany, Philipp Wissing, shared insights on the rising threat of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Europe at the "Global Corruption and Public Integrity: The Human Factor" conference.
VW demands 350k from activists - and withdraws court application at the last moment
In a surprising move, the Volkswagen Group has withdrawn its application for a temporary injunction against the traffic turnaround activist Tobias Rosswog.
Norwegian court recognises Lukasz Krupski as a whistleblower
Ruling overturns temporary injunction secured by Tesla in May 2023 and allows Krupsk to speak to regulators and the media
Julian Assange freed from Belmarsh prison after agreeing plea deal
After more than five years in the UK’s high security Belmarsh Prison, Assange will no longer face the threat of extradition to the United States
Written threats and legal proceedings taking their toll: The psychological dimension of SLAPPs
In addition to the financial dimension, the psychological dimension is one of the central pressure points of SLAPPs: being legally prosecuted represents a psychological burden in various ways. Further research promises a better understanding and effective approaches.
Interviews with leading anti-SLAPP lawyers: Vanja Juric
SLAPP cases stand out because of the imbalance of power between the plaintiff and the defendant, and the lack of merit. In Croatia, this is usually accompanied by relatively high damages claims and by more than one lawsuit brought by the same plaintiff.
No SLAPP contact point presented in Berlin
Guests from journalism, federal politics, administration, the legal profession, trade unions, the NGO sector and activism discussed problems and perspectives regarding increasing attempts at legal intimidation and the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive