Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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With regard to SLAPPs, are such lawsuits always taken after the fact of publication or speech? Can they be taken at an earlier point in time when someone becomes aware of an issue or is asked for comment or when an academic has a draft of a book? SLAPPs can stop things reaching the public realm as well as comprising suits when they have already reached the public realm. Is that correct?