A SLAPP suit is a legal action to censor, intimidate and silence critics or opponents by forcing them to endure the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition. SLAPP stands for “strategic lawsuit against public participation.” It was...
A few months ago, the Practicing Law Institute, a well-known publisher of legal practice guides, asked me to comment on its new book, Social Medial and the Law. I agreed to do so because I was curious as to what was in the book and wanted to find out whether this...
The federal court in Manhattan has refused to dismiss a proposed class-action against a dentist’s confidentiality agreement barring patients from posting negative reviews online. In this case, the patient, Robert Lee, filed a class action lawsuit against his...
The courts and the judicial process are meant for people to seek justice and to have their disputes resolved. Unfortunately, not all lawsuits have merit, and some have been treated as a playground for the rich and powerful, who are often knowledgeable about the legal...
