The New York Times Pursues Legal Fees from Dfinity Foundation in Anti-SLAPP Victory

The New York Times Co. has filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against the Zurich-based blockchain technology nonprofit, Dfinity Foundation, seeking to recover $100,000 in legal fees. This legal action is grounded in New York State’s anti-SLAPP statute, which aims to prevent Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation that are deemed frivolous. Danielle Rhoades Ha, a representative for The New York Times Co., emphasized the significance of fee shifting as a deterrent to frivolous lawsuits against the press, expressing confidence in recovering the associated legal costs. More insights regarding the case can be found in the New York Law Journal.