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Free Speech Case Tests Texas Rule on Pre-Suit Depositions

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Everything is bigger in Texas. Even pretrial discovery rules, which permit depositions to be taken merely for the purpose of investigating whether a lawsuit should be filed. No state is more permissive when it comes to...more

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Ohio Becomes the 35th State to Enact an Anti-SLAPP Statute

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If you are considering filing a defamation lawsuit or other speech-based claim, you are likely aware that your claim may be challenged based upon free-speech principles or that the defendant may claim that their conduct is...more

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Exploring First Amendment and Editorial Judgment Protections for Large Language Models

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Large language model (LLM) companies are at the forefront of artificial intelligence technology. They create tools that generate and provide information through sophisticated algorithms....more

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The D.C. Court of Appeals Invalidates Part of the Anti-Slapp Act

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On September 7 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reached an important issue about the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act that it had reserved a few months earlier. In Banks v. Hoffman, the Court held “the discovery-limiting aspects...more

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Texas Journalists and Open Government Advocates Won on Both Sides of the Ball in the 2023 Legislative Session

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In my work for the Texas Association of Broadcasters, I had a ringside seat for some pitched battles to save landmark statutes protecting public access to government records and free speech against encroachment by bills that...more

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Washington State Passes New Anti-SLAPP Statute

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Effective July 25, 2021, the state of Washington has a new anti-SLAPP statute—replacing the version that the Washington Supreme Court declared invalid in 2015. The statute restores important defenses for news organizations,...more

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Anonymous Online Speech: Considerations for Victims and Speakers

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In today’s world — where social media has become a source of news for many — companies and individuals often find themselves the subject of negative and anonymous online comments. These comments can give rise to legal claims...more

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