Mike Masnick

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FOUNDER, TECHDIRT

Mike Masnick is the founder & editor of the popular Techdirt blog as well as the founder of the Silicon Valley think tank, the Copia Institute. In both roles, he explores the intersection of technology, innovation, policy, law, civil liberties, and economics. His writings have been cited by Congress and the EU Parliament. According to a Harvard Berkman Center study, his coverage of the SOPA copyright bill made Techdirt the most linked-to media source during the course of that fight. Masnick and Techdirt have also been key players in the ongoing battles over net neutrality, encryption and anti-SLAPP laws. Masnick is also known for coining the term "The Streisand Effect," to describe how attempting to stifle speech online can serve to draw even more attention.

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David Nunes Loses Yet Another SLAPP

David Nunes loses another lawsuit.

Techdirt: SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Problematic Opinion On Anti-SLAPP Laws

Mike Masnick at Techdirt discusses SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion on anti-SLAPP laws.

Techdirt: State Appeals Court Tosses Defamation Suit Against Lawyer Who Wrote About Teen Driver Who Injured His Client

A woman sued an opposing side’s lawyer, claiming his blog post detailing the Snapchat lawsuit was defamatory. The lower court allowed the case to proceed, rejecting the lawyer’s anti-SLAPP motion. But the appeals court dismissed the case under Georgia’s anti-SLAPP law, finding there was no defamation and nothing written with actual malice.

Techdirt: Iowa Supreme Court Bars Newspaper From Publishing Info

A Des Moines, Iowa attorney brought a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and one of its reporters. TechDirt’s Mike Masnick says it “seems like a pure SLAPP lawsuit.”

Techdirt: Orlando Police Chief Threatens Critical Blogger, Saying Truth Isn't A Defense

Techdirt writes about an Orlando police chief who threatened a blogger critical of her.

Techdirt: Is Complying With A Cease And Desist An Automatic Admission Of Guilt?

A Philadelphia court granted an injunction stopping a blogger from criticizing eye doctors.