Judge Tosses Libel Suit Based on Environmental Activists' Facebook Post

Reprinted with permission from MLRC MediaLawLetter June 2018

On June 20, 2018, a Colorado state court trial judge granted summary judgment to defendant Pete Kolbenschlag in a libel case filed against him by Texas oil and gas company (SG Interests, or "SGI") on grounds that Kolbenschlag's Facebook post—stating the company was "fined" for colluding with another company to rig bids on oil leases—was substantially true. Read More.

Copyright © 2018 by Ballard Spahr LLP.
www.ballardspahr.com
(No claim to original U.S. government material.)

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author and publisher.

This alert is a periodic publication of Ballard Spahr LLP and is intended to notify recipients of new developments in the law. It should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own attorney concerning your situation and specific legal questions you have.