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Kyl introduced S. 3493, the Free Press Act of 2012, the latest proposal for federal anti-SLAPP legislation.
FORBES: We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation, But Sen. Kyl's "Free Press Act of 2012" Isn't the Answer (Yet)
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Indeed, this issue has revived interest in state and federal anti-SLAPP legislation.
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For his leadership recognizing the importance of anti-SLAPP laws, I commend Sen.
FORBES: We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation, But Sen. Kyl's "Free Press Act of 2012" Isn't the Answer (Yet)
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Either way, I hope Congress revisits anti-SLAPP legislation after the elections.
FORBES: We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation, But Sen. Kyl's "Free Press Act of 2012" Isn't the Answer (Yet)
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Passing a federal anti-SLAPP law would be one of the quickest and easiest ways for Congress to make a major and lasting improvement to our country.
FORBES: We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation, But Sen. Kyl's "Free Press Act of 2012" Isn't the Answer (Yet)
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Anti-SLAPP laws are designed to protect people from being sued over activities that are in the public interest, such as protesting a plant expansion, or possibly bringing litigation.
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It favors defendants who are more likely to be able to afford litigation even without anti-SLAPP protection, while leaving the individuals with the least financial capacity without the extra statutory protection.
FORBES: We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP Legislation, But Sen. Kyl's "Free Press Act of 2012" Isn't the Answer (Yet)