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  • Generally, a "SLAPP" is a (1) civil complaint or counterclaim; (2) filed against individuals or organizations; (3) arising from their communications to government or speech on an issue of public interest or concern. SLAPPs are often brought by corporations, real estate developers, government officials and others against individuals and community groups who oppose them on issues of public concern. SLAPP filers frequently use lawsuits based on ordinary civil claims such as defamation, conspiracy, malicious prosecution, nuisance, interference with contract and/or economic advantage, as a means of transforming public debate into lawsuits. Most SLAPPs are ultimately legally unsuccessful. While most SLAPPs lose in court, they "succeed" in the public arena. This is because defending a SLAPP, even when the legal defense is strong, requires a substantial investment of money, time, and resources. The resulting effect is a "chill" on public participation in, and open debate on, important public issues. This "chilling" effect is not limited to the SLAPP target(s): fearful of being the target of future litigation, others refrain from speaking on, or participating in, issues of public concern.
  • Anti-SLAPP Resource Center
  • California Anti-SLAPP Project

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11/05/2005

John Steinmetz's Repitition of His Bad Faith Demands

Replying to my previous email, Steinmetz's note is timestamped Nov 5, 2005 2:04 AM:

Greetings Daniel,

Glad to be on good terms, and we welcome any support or constructive comments from any of our users, particularly our former supporters.

Once these blogs posts are down, along with the heading titles, we will certainly refund your money.

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