California Anti-SLAPP Project
Fighting SLAPPs, Protecting the First Amendment
CASP
News Flash!
CASP is now spearheading an effort to enact Federal anti-SLAPP legislation.
The California Anti-SLAPP Project (CASP) is a public interest law firm and policy organization dedicated to fighting SLAPPs in California and thereby protecting the right to participate in government and civic affairs and to speak freely about public issues. More about CASP...
SLAPPs are Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. SLAPPs are lawsuits filed against people or organizations because they have exercised their right to petition the government or speak out on public issues. SLAPPs frequently contain claims for libel, slander, defamation, malicious prosecution, and/or abuse of process. More about SLAPPs...
Have you been SLAPPed?
Our website includes information for both attorneys and the general public. If you are facing an actual or potential SLAPP in California, use our webform to report a SLAPP and ask for help. An attorney will determine if we can help you with advice or assistance on your case.
You may want to go to the page where you can view the Survival Guide for SLAPP Victims or learn about other organizations that assist SLAPP targets.
Please note: CASP is only able to assist with SLAPPs filed in the state of California. For out of state SLAPPs, you may wish to consult these additional resources.
Latest California SLAPP Cases
Dible v. Haight Ashbury Free Clinics, Ct.App.1st Dist. (1/26/09)
Episcopal Church Cases, CA Supreme Court (1/05/09)
Miller v. City of Los Angeles, Ct.App.2d Dist. (12/22/08)
Club Members for an Honest Election v. Sierra Club, CA Supreme Court (12/11/08)
Schaffer v. City and County of San Francisco, Ct.App.1st Dist.(11/26/08)
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