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Baughman Law

Cases

The representative cases described below illustrate an approach to advocacy that is both legally rigorous and deeply committed to safeguarding free expression in matters of public importance.

Representative Cases

Google Ordered to Defend Starbuck’s AI Defamation Suit

On July 24, 2026, Google lost its bid to escape activist Robby Starbuck’s AI defamation case, which seeks to impose… Read More »

Rare Case-Terminating Sanctions Obtained for Defamation Client

In a case involving opposing candidates for Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board, was part of the team that obtained… Read More »

Anti-Slapp Win for Students, Defining Protections of Title IX Proceedings

On behalf of a student sued for defamation in connection with statements made in a university Title IX proceeding, obtained… Read More »

Landmark Settlement With UC Berkeley to Protect Students’ First Amendment Rights

In a federal free speech, retaliation, and due process lawsuit involving University of California, Berkeley’s discriminatory application of a policy… Read More »

Eradication of City’s Speech-Restricting Policies

In a federal free speech and due process lawsuit involving a city’s efforts to stifle clients from speaking out at… Read More »

Anti-SLAPP Win for Journalists Against Member of Congress

In a matter involving a journalist’s reporting of alleged illegal and unethical conduct by a member of Congress, obtained anti-SLAPP… Read More »

Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.