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Anti-SLAPP in the Media Industry


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Categories:
Litigation |  Media
Faculty:
Kennison Lay
Program Credits:
1-1.2
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

"Anti-SLAPP in the Media Industry" is a comprehensive Continuing Legal Education course designed to provide legal professionals with an in-depth understanding of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) and the critical role of anti-SLAPP laws in protecting free speech and press within the media industry. This course will cover the historical background, legal frameworks, real-world examples, and strategies for navigating SLAPP threats, ensuring that participants are equipped to effectively defend against meritless lawsuits that threaten the core principles of democratic discourse.

 Learning Objectives:

  1. Define SLAPP and understand the purpose and significance of anti-SLAPP laws.
  2. Identify what constitutes a SLAPP lawsuit and its impact on freedom of speech and press.
  3. Analyze historical and contemporary examples of SLAPP lawsuits in the media industry.
  4. Explore the criteria and procedures for invoking anti-SLAPP protections.
  5. Evaluate the limitations and criticisms of anti-SLAPP laws.
  6. Develop strategies for media organizations to effectively navigate and counter SLAPP threats.

Credits


Alabama

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Alaska

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 09/25/2027
Status: Approved

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association.  Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.  


Arizona

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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 09/25/2027
Status: Approved

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.


Arkansas

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Credit Amount: 1
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Course Expiration: 06/30/2025
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Provider Number: 3333


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Colorado

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Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
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Provider Number: SPROUT


Connecticut

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 09/25/2027
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Course Expiration: 09/25/2025
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Georgia

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Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
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Course Expiration: 09/25/2025
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Course Expiration: 09/24/2029
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Course Expiration: 09/25/2025
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Course Expiration: 09/25/2025
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Course Expiration: 09/24/2025
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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Course Expiration: 09/25/2025
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Mississippi

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Attorney

Ballard Spahr LLP


Kennison Lay is an associate in the Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department, focusing her practice on commercial litigation matters, media and entertainment law, and First Amendment litigation. Kennison has extensive experience representing media clients and litigating complex commercial disputes. She regularly pursues access to public records, blocks subpoenas to journalists, and defends clients in defamation, privacy, and related First Amendment litigation.