Greenpeace

Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay $660 Million in Landmark Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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Bismarck, N.D. — In a landmark decision, a North Dakota jury has found environmental advocacy group Greenpeace liable for multiple charges including defamation and trespassing. The case, pivotal in defining the intersection of corporate rights and free speech, stemmed from protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The verdict demanded Greenpeace pay Energy Transfer, the pipeline developers, a substantial $660 million in damages. This decision, made public on Wednesday, has significant implications for the future of environmental activism and the free expression of advocacy groups across the nation. The lawsuit originated nearly a decade ago during … Read more

Jury Awards Over $660 Million to Pipeline Company in Landmark Case Against Greenpeace

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MANDAN, North Dakota – A North Dakota jury awarded over $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer, a Texas-based pipeline company, following its lawsuit against Greenpeace related to the environmental organization’s involvement in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The decision, issued on Wednesday, significantly exceeds the $300 million in claimed damages initially sought by Energy Transfer and represents a substantial financial threat to Greenpeace’s operations in the U.S. Energy Transfer’s legal action stems from Greenpeace’s participation in the protests nearly a decade ago, which were primarily led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. These … Read more

Greenpeace Held Liable for Protest Damages, Ordered to Pay Pipeline Developer Massive Sum

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Bismarck, N.D. – In a significant legal decision, a jury has ruled against Greenpeace, finding the environmental organization responsible for damages incurred during a protest against a major pipeline project. The verdict has resulted in a judgment that awards the pipeline developer hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit stemmed from a highly publicized protest organized by Greenpeace against the construction of the pipeline, which developers assert is crucial for transporting oil efficiently across states. The protest, which attracted considerable media attention, involved several activists and led to considerable disruptions in the construction schedule. The … Read more

Greenpeace on the Brink: Environmental Giant Confronts Potential Financial Collapse Amid Legal Battle

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Greenpeace, the international environmental advocacy organization, is currently embroiled in a legal battle that could have substantial financial consequences for its future operations. The nonprofit group is facing litigation that challenges a large portion of their campaign tactics, potentially leading to dire economic strains. The lawsuit, initiated by Resolute Forest Products, accuses Greenpeace of defaming the company and interfering with its business practices. The legal action specifically targets the organization’s campaign that criticized Resolute’s forestry operations, claiming they were destructive to environments such as Canada’s Boreal Forest. Greenpeace has been known for … Read more