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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

Welcome to NationMaster Watch!

Welcome to NationMaster Watch! My purpose here is keep an eye on : the good, the bad, and the ugly. Please feel free to comment with any hints, tips, help, or concerns. l

I am starting this blog because of 's history of caustic, deceitful, and extortionist behavior. Throughout the posts on the website, hyperlinks and emphasis will be added by me for clarity and content.

Thank you for visiting this website.

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