Home > Topics > Petition   Overview> By Adam Newton Lawyer & contributing writer and Ronald K.L. Collins First Amendment Center scholar "Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people … to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." — from the First Amendment FULL STORY> Vitamin maker who SLAPPed critic must pay Federal magistrate's order follows March ruling that found company violated California law when it sued Barry Minkow for fair criticism. 05.09.08   High court won't delay enforcement of lobbying law Manufacturers group, which is challenging statute's disclosure requirements, had filed emergency request asking chief justice to stay lower court ruling upholding law. 04.22.08 Last system update: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | 16:46:41  SEARCH  MORE petition topics > SLAPP suits Right to sue