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"Simply put: In today’s world, everyone is a publisher, everyone has an opinion, this opinionated “news” can be transmitted globally with the touch of a button … and (to exaggerate a bit), we all have actual malice toward each other — or, at least, toward anyone with an opposing or adversarial viewpoint ... And the difference between fact and opinion, which has traditionally been critical to defamation cases, has also blurred. Indeed, this brave new world has changed, and will further change, the framework and cost-benefit analysis surrounding modern defamation law. This will likely result in more defamation suits and greater damages, both in the United States and in other jurisdictions. One can expect the underlying law of defamation to similarly change, as old standards become increasingly irrelevant and new rules are adopted to ensure global consistency and some adherence to truth in the public sphere."

In law, as in science, evidence is fundamental.

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The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), HB 1466, has passed the Pennsylvania House, creating "a golden opportunity to strengthen free speech for all Pennsylvanians."   UPEPA prevents an abusive type of litigation called a "SLAPP," or "strategic lawsuit against public participation." SLAPPs silence and intimidate people from engaging in constitutionally protected activities, such as free speech. Pennsylvania's current anti-SLAPP legislation "only protects communications to government agencies about environmental laws and regulations."    UPEPA contains a clear framework for the efficient review and dismissal of SLAPPs. It has a broad scope, protecting communications in governmental proceedings, the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association. It allows for an anti-SLAPP motion to be filed early in the litigation process and requires the court to rule on the motion on an expedited basis.   Read more from PennLive.com on how UPEPA can benefit Pennsylvanians: https://lnkd.in/gdJaNHBX   Read more about UPEPA: https://lnkd.in/gZ6JQgsg

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Our Holly Amaya sat down with Law360 to talk about the fine line law firms toe from a privacy perspective when publicizing a win. Check it out -- and let us know what you think!