- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Temple University Press (Jan 22 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1566393698
- ISBN-13: 978-1566393690
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 426 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,965,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Anyone who treasures and uses the First Amendment will find this first ever book on the SLAPP suit epidemic a wake up call to careful civic action." --Ralph Nader "This is a lively and important book documenting how SLAPPs are too often used to intimidate and punish citizens for participating in the political process. The book is a much-needed boost for grassroots democracy, which should heighten awareness of how the judicial system can be manipulated and abused to chill free debate." --Rodney A. Smolla, Director, Institute of Bill of Rights Law, The College of William and Mary "In this eminently lucid and accessible new book, Professors Pring and Canan solidify their rare position as innovators and problem solvers whose groundbreaking observations and insights not only coined the phrase, but energized a legal movement against the insidious abuse of legal process and rights of free expression known to the world as the 'SLAPP' suit." --Henry R. Kaufman, First Amendment Attorney, General Counsel, Libel Defense Resource Center "Citizen involvement plays a crucial role in effective government, particularly when it comes to enforcement of environmental laws. Lawsuits designed to chill and deter public participation hurt not only the targets, but society as a whole. Pring and Canan's book is a must for government lawyers who understand the importance of the public's right to petition and want to ensure that it continues." --Nancy Stearns, Former Assistant Attorney General, New York State Department of Law
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In a democracy that for over 200 years has prided itself on public participation and citizen involvement in government, thousands have been and will be the targets of multi-million-dollar lawsuits. They will be sued for such 'all-American' activities as circulating a petition, writing a letter to the editor, testifying at a public hearing, reporting violations of the law, filing an official complaint, lobbying for legislation, or otherwise communicating their views. Such cases, named 'Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation', with their apropos acronym, SLAPPs, are a shocking abuse of one of our most basic political rights the Right to Petition. So extensive and grievous is the phenomenon that Justice Nicholas Colabella remarked, 'Short of a gun to the head, a greater threat to First Amendment expression can scarcely be imagined'.George W. Pring and Penelope Canan explore the full range of SLAPP stories in this first study of SLAPPs retaliatory lawsuits by real estate developers; teachers; police; politicians; opponents of civil rights; consumers' rights; women's rights; and many others. This comprehensive book examines what happens to the targets of SLAPPs and what is happening to public participation in American politics. Addressing the ultimate dilemma what can be done to turn the tables and fight back, Pring and Canan offer concrete, well-supported, balanced solutions for preventing, managing, and curing SLAPPs at all levels of government. Author note: George W. Pring is Professor of Law at the University of Denver. Penelope Canan is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Denver. They are the co-directors of the Political Litigation Project at the University of Denver.
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Insight from a SLAPP research insider,
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This review is from: SLAPPs: Getting Sued for Speaking Out (Paperback)
I was one of the law students working with Prof's Pring and Canan in their research of SLAPPs. I spoke with a number of "average Joe's" from around the country, as well as with their attorneys. What cannot be emphasized more strongly is the outright fear expressed by the victims of these SLAPP suits, who refuse to sign another petition, go to another public meeting, send another letter to their government representative, etc. This is the fundamental suppression of their free speech and petitioning rights as residents and citizens of the United States, which this book documents both historically and practically. Never forget that knowledge is power. As a result of my work on this project, I have been able to document new SLAPP cases, which had not raised SLAPP defenses, communicate with their attorneys, and help them summarily deal with these "chilling" lawsuits. These SLAPP lawsuits continue, and only by empowering ourselves with resources such as this book can we fight to protect our rights.
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Free Speech in Danger,
By John M. Poswall - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: SLAPPs: Getting Sued for Speaking Out (Paperback)
This book should be read by every legislator and judge in the country. It shows vividly how powerful interests can stifle free speech. As a plaintiff's attorney who handled one of the landmark cases mentioned in the book, I can tell you even a successful SLAPP-back lawsuit with a jury verdict for millions, coming many years later, is not enough to protect our liberties. Fortunately, the authors aided the effort in California to get an Anti-SLAPP law passed so judges can throw out free speech threats quickly. Then, you can sue!John M. Poswall attorney and author of the novels:"The Lawyers" and "The Altar Boys" 13 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book on defending our constitutional rights.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: SLAPPs: Getting Sued for Speaking Out (Paperback)
I am involved in a SLAPPs situation in Oklahoma and my sister in Colorado recommended this book. This book is not sold in Oklahoma but it should be.This book is 10 years worth of experience of dealing with suits Big Corporations, Developers, etc. file against concerned citizens when the citizens speak out, exercising their constitutional rights. It is a how-to book for citizens, attorneys, and judges to defend the constitutional rights of ordinary citizens. The book is practical, it is philosophical, and it is accurate. It is easy to read and very clear and logical as well. It should be the handbook of every neighborhood organization across the United States, as well as every citizen's group that might have to question the powers that be in their local governments in order to facilite changes for the better in their neighborhoods, towns, cities, states, etc. 8 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Insight from a SLAPP research insider,
By L. KlineCapelle - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: SLAPPs: Getting Sued for Speaking Out (Paperback)
I was one of the law students working with Prof's Pring and Canan in their research of SLAPPs. I spoke with a number of "average Joe's" from around the country, as well as with their attorneys. What cannot be emphasized more strongly is the outright fear expressed by the victims of these SLAPP suits, who refuse to sign another petition, go to another public meeting, send another letter to their government representative, etc. This is the fundamental suppression of their free speech and petitioning rights as residents and citizens of the United States, which this book documents both historically and practically. Never forget that knowledge is power. As a result of my work on this project, I have been able to document new SLAPP cases, which had not raised SLAPP defenses, communicate with their attorneys, and help them summarily deal with these "chilling" lawsuits. These SLAPP lawsuits continue, and only by empowering ourselves with resources such as this book can we fight to protect our rights.
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