Reporters Committee Applauds Changes to New York Anti-SLAPP Law
November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news on Nov. 10:
Today, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation expanding protections for New York journalists and others who face frivolous strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs. Such lawsuits significantly chill news reporting and the flow of information to the public.
Among other changes, the legislation amends the state Civil Rights Law to require . . .
Today, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation expanding protections for New York journalists and others who face frivolous strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs. Such lawsuits significantly chill news reporting and the flow of information to the public.
Among other changes, the legislation amends the state Civil Rights Law to require . . .