Using Anti-SLAPP Motions to Protect Free Speech - CLC

3/4 CLE credit in Oregon. Check your Bar website or our list: https://www.clecast.net/materials Defending free speech against retaliatory lawsuits is crucial to upholding constitutional rights and ensuring access to justice. This CLE delves into the strategic use of Anti-SLAPP motions to combat lawsuits designed to silence victims of abuse, journalists, and others exercising their free speech rights. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), the concept of DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender), and the intersection of these legal tools with defamation claims and broader First Amendment protections. The program will cover common types of SLAPP lawsuits, practical approaches to evaluating whether speech qualifies for protection, and actionable strategies for employing Anti-SLAPP motions to achieve early case dismissals and recover attorney fees. Oregon cases such as DeHart v. Tofte, 326 Or. App. 720 and Davoodian v. Rivera, 327 Or. App. 197, are discussed. Attorneys will leave equipped to effectively defend clients while safeguarding survivors' ability to speak out and seek justice. You will watch a video, be provided materials, and then fill out a certificate of completion should your state require that. Access to this CLE is available for 180 days following your purchase.