Dismissed

Kathleen- When Greenpeace needed you most, you didn't flinch. Resolute Forest Products sued Greenpeace for $276 million trying to paint us as part of a criminal enterprise — simply because we spoke out to defend Canada's Boreal forest. If it had won, Greenpeace USA would likely have been forced to close its doors. Now — just yesterday — the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed ALL of Resolute's claims in this suit. It's worth repeating. Resolute's bogus lawsuit has been DISMISSED! District Judge Jon S. Tigar wrote that "the defendants' speech constituted the expression of opinion, or different viewpoints that [are] a vital part of our democracy." Noting that "Greenpeace's publications at issue rely on scientific research or fact."[1] We are so greatful to the people around the world that took action for free speech and forests — and made it clear that this lawsuit was a cynical attempt to silence Greenpeace and our co-defendant, Stand.Earth, with legal threats and burdens. You continued to stand with Greenpeace as we fought back and refused to give up fighting for a flourishing environment and prosperous communities. Thank you! The fight isn't over yet. Resolute still needs to drop another meritless lawsuit against Greenpeace in Canada. I hope that Resolute is finally working to address its destructive forestry operations and forge a collaborative and sustainable path forward. And other corporations are mimicking Resolute's failed attack. Energy Transfer Partners — the oil company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline — has hired the same law firm to sue Greenpeace as part of a criminal enterprise. And, no surprise, it's Trump's go-to law firm too. These cases don't seek justice. They intend to silence free speech through expensive, time-consuming litigation. This pattern of harassment by corporate bullies must be stopped in its tracks. So we're going to fight harder than ever. Will you donate today to help us continue to fight back and support all our critical work for people and planet? The world needs a healthy Boreal forest and certainly doesn't need more oil projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline. Together, we can develop long-term sustainable solutions that respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples, protect local communities, and ensure the survival of the wildlife that makes our planet so beautiful. Thanks for all you do, Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA P.S. Thank you for standing with Greenpeace! When we spoke out for the Boreal forest, Resolute Forest Products tried to silence us with a massive lawsuit. That lawsuit was just dismissed. Will you give to Greenpeace today to help us fight against other legal attacks and for all our work to protect the environment. [1] http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MTD-Decision-GP-RFP-1.pdf

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