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Defamation Litigation Roundup: Drake, IRS, Greenpeace

By Theresa Schliep · October 30, 2025, 8:26 PM EDT

In this month's review of defamation fights, Law360 highlights notable developments in California's anti-SLAPP law following a major Ninth Circuit opinion, as well as a decision — and appeal — in...

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Case Information

Case Title

Gopher Media LLC, et al. v. Melone, et al.

Case Number

24-2626

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

 

Date Filed

April 25, 2024


Case Title

SHAPLEY et al v. LOWELL

Case Number

1:24-cv-02646

Court

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit

Assault Libel & Slander

Date Filed

September 13, 2024


Case Title

Graham v. UMG Recordings, Inc.

Case Number

1:25-cv-00399

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Assault Libel & Slander

Date Filed

January 15, 2025


Case Title

Trump v. New York Times Company et al

Case Number

8:25-cv-02487

Court

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit

Assault Libel & Slander

Date Filed

September 15, 2025