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Brits push back against SLAPP lawsuits that "gag" critics of oligarchs

by Stephen Beard
Apr 29, 2022
The U.K. government has promised to act against the suits that allow wealthy litigants to abuse libel law and deter reporting on their finances.
The U.K. government has promised to take action against SLAPPs, lawsuits that often target journalists, authors and campaign groups.
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Another media company under the microscope with 'pink slime' defamation trial

by David Brancaccio
Jun 5, 2017
Beef Products Inc. has filed a nearly $6 billion lawsuit against ABC.
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