What is a SLAPP? Under what conditions might a corporation employ a SLAPP? What are some actions that could be taken to counteract a SLAPP?
Strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) is a strategy employed by corporations, government officials, and others against citizens and community groups who oppose them on matters of public interest. A SLAPP is typically without merit and is used to intimidate critics out of fear of the cost and effort associated with a major legal battle. SLAPP may take the form of a defamation lawsuit that make claims with vague wording that enables plaintiffs to make bogus accusations without fear of perjury.
In order to reduce frivolous SLAPPs, several states have introduced anti-SLAPP laws to quickly identify if there are any merits to the lawsuit and to keep lawyer fees to a minimum. There is no federal anti-SLAPP law as of yet.
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