Fighting Back Against SLAPP Suits

Current SLAPP Suits: Resolute Forest Products and Kasowitz Law Firm SLAPP Stand.earth and other Environmental Organizations On May 31, 2016 Resolute Forest Products filed a $300 million (CAD – Canadian dollars) lawsuit in the United States District Court for the...
Educate Before You Activate!

Educate Before You Activate!

A Menu of CLDC Trainings By: Emma Stahl, CLDC Intern Since 2003, our slogan has been “assert your rights- we’ve got your back.” It seems like a simple statement, however when we dive deeper into what being an activist means, we realize how nuanced this statement is....
Trump’s Climate Bullies

Trump’s Climate Bullies

If you troll the internet these days, you might think that SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) and RICO (racketeering) cases may seem to be growing in regularity against environmental activists. In reality, if you compare the tiny number of SLAPP...

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