Hello again!

Please, allow me to clarify that SLAPP is an acronym that stands for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation .

These are lawsuits that are brought against not with the aim of asserting a legitimate claim, but rather to intimidate and censor critics.

Unfortunately, Wikipedians are more and more often victims of SLAPPs. We are therefore focusing our advocacy efforts to tackle this worrisome phenomenon.

All the best,

Michele

On Tue, 27 Aug 2024 at 16:34, Michele Failla < michele.failla@wikimedia-europe.eu> wrote:

Hello everyone!

I am happy to share with you some interesting news coming from CASE (Coalition against SLAPPs in Europe), a coalition of which Wikimedia Europe is part of.

CASE just announced the launch of its latest resource: the Anti-SLAPP Guidebook. This comprehensive guide is designed to empower public watchdogs and advocates to protect themselves from abusive lawsuits and legal threats, effectively position their defenses, and know where to seek help if faced with legal challenges. You can find more information and access the guidebook on the CASE webpage https://www.the-case.eu/latest/case-guidebook-how-to-prevent-slapps-or-get-help-if-its-too-late/ (it will be actually published on the 5 of September).

The CASE Guidebook covers essential topics, including:

⭐ Defamation ⭐ Protest ⭐ Copyright and Trademark ⭐ Whistleblowing ⭐ Commercial and Official Secrets ⭐ Data Protection Law

CASE is also offering a series of mini-trainings focused on the most relevant areas for those who speak truth to power:

5 September, 14:00 CET: Preventing Trouble with Copyright & Trademark Laws Chair: Elise Perry, Thomson Reuters Foundation Speakers: Daniel Simons, Greenpeace and Gill Phillips, former Editorial Legal Director at the Guardian

12 September, 14:00 CET: Preventing Trouble with Defamation Chair: Elise Perry, Thomson Reuters Foundation Speaker: Daniel Simons, Greenpeace

17 September, 14:00 CET: Preventing Trouble with Data Protection Laws & Whistleblowing, Commercial and Official Secrets Laws Chair: Elise Perry, Thomson Reuters Foundation Speakers: Pauline Delmas, Sherpa, Manon Yzermans, Maison des Lanceurs d’Alerte & Nikita Kekana, Digital Freedom Fund

In these sessions, they will break down key terminology, explore relevant laws, and provide practical tips to help you safeguard yourself from legal threats.

Feel free to register for these valuable training sessions!

#Training 1:

Anti-SLAPP Training #1: Preventing Trouble with Copyright & Trademark Laws Tickets, Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-slapp-training-1-preventing-trouble-with-copyright-trademark-laws-tickets-1000269592277?aff=oddtdtcreator

#Training 2:

Anti-SLAPP Training #2: Preventing Trouble with Defamation Tickets, Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-slapp-training-2-preventing-trouble-with-defamation-tickets-1000276793817?aff=oddtdtcreator

#Training 3:

Anti-SLAPP Training #3: Data Protection, Whistleblowing & Official Secrets Tickets, Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-slapp-training-3-data-protection-whistleblowing-official-secrets-tickets-1000285319317?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to them at coalition@the-case.org. All the best, Michele

*Mr Michele FAILLA* Senior EU Law & Policy Advisor *Wikimedia Europe* Rue Belliard 12 1040 Brussels https://wikimedia.brussels

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