Faster Than Sound: Former Spider House Cafe Has Reopened as Tweedy's

Run by the patio experts behind Kinda Tropical and Hotel Vegas

"...later sued the accusing former employee and Bejarano for libel and slander...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...to his then-teenage daughter. (Zimmerman sued the Bulldog for libel over that article, and lost.)..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Changes at Two Campus Cafes

The latest on Cactus Cafe and Spider House

"...later sued the accusing former employee and Bejarano for libel and slander. Crosstalk..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Takes Carson Creek Ranch to Court

Formerly friendly neighbors fall out over a gate

"...Ranch owner Joan Havard, accusing her of trespass, defamation, libel, and business disparagement – allegations Hav­ard denies...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Kingcast Finds the Personal Stories of Stephen King Fans

Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler make for the podcast's skeleton crew

"...That's self-deprecation on the level of self-libel. It's hard to talk about online film journalism without..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer

The shocking history of America's sleaziest tabloid

"...reputations. (Interestingly enough, there’s nary a mention of any libel actions brought against the newspaper, such as Carol Burnett’s..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin Film Festival Review: Scandalous

The true story behind The National Enquirer's smear machine

"...reputations. (Interestingly enough, there’s nary a mention of any libel actions brought against the newspaper, such as Carol Burnett’s..."

Oct. 29, 2019 Screens Post by Steve Davis

Eight of Our Favorite Summertime Fruit Beers in Austin

Core-cooling beer options to counter rising temperatures

"...We won't libel the great flavor of El Grito right out of..."

June 7, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Spider House Legal Battle to Continue

Judge grants defendant's motion to dismiss in part; denies in part

"...business disparagement, and slander, but allowed his claim of libel to move forward...."

March 14, 2019 News Post

Spider House Saga Goes to Court

Judge hears motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit

"...both his business partner Conrad Bejarano and Rogers of libel, stemming from Rogers and his wife Tiffany Paciga's allegations..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Spider House Sexual Misconduct Saga Goes to Court

Judge hears motion to dismiss co-owner's defamation suit

"...both Rogers and Dorgan’s business partner Conrad Bejarano of libel and slander in response to allegations made in an..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Spider House Co-Owner Fires Back at Business Partner in Court

Conrad Bejarano responds to John Dorgan’s libel and slander charges

"...property. Dorgan has accused both Bejarano and Rogers of libel and slander that he says hurt both him and..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...Jeremy Rogers. The suit accuses the two men of "libel and slander that is false, misleading, and defamatory" to..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sparks Flying Over Spider House

Owner files suit after sexual misconduct scandal

"...Rogers and co-owner Conrad Bejarano accuses both defendants of libel and slander that is "false, misleading, and defamatory" to..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Spider House Co-Owner Files Civil Suit Against Partner and Former Employee

Legal action responds to 2017 sexual misconduct claims

"...served to Rogers this week, accuses both defendants of “libel and slander.” Dorgan is requesting monetary relief of “over..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Food Post by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: A Lot More Alpha

The whole gender role system is built mainly on bullshit

"...If your husband turns into a lumberjack, how are..."

March 23, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Rounding up the news left on the chamber floors

"...make it harder for news outlets to defend against libel suits. King said his bills weren't meant to dilute..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Alex Jones Apologizes!

Slander against politicians is one thing; against pizza shop owners, another

"...without evidence, of heinous crimes: as "public figures" under libel law, they have few protections against even the most..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Denial

Holocaust courtroom drama parallels contemporary issues

"...which the writer and Holocaust historian was sued for libel by one David Irving (Spall), a British far right-leaning..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nuts!

Stranger-than-fiction doc about an eccentric doctor

"...in 1938, the good doctor retaliated by filing a libel action. (He was obviously unfamiliar with the hubristic fate..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Common Law

Nonprofit director and personal liability

"...(age, race, sex, national origin, etc.), wrongful termination, or libel and slander. Even if the lawsuit is meritless, the..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"..."It is obviously no coincidence that this libelous [Jan. 4] email was distributed the day following the..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New CM Zimmerman Loses to Bulldog

New District 6 Council member dinged for suing publication

"...have the right to vigorously contest meritless accusations of libel. They did not have to wait on Zimmerman's timetable..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Zimmerman's Latest Lawsuit

Is Zimmerman trying to keep the media from looking into his personal life?

"...In a libel suit, a public figure like Zim­merman has the burden..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

D-I-V-O-R-C-E: Greg Ginn’s Gets Ugly

Child custody at issue for Black Flag leader and ex-wife Marina

"...has acknowledged in interviews that SST sued him for libel in questioning the label’s business practices to other bands..."

Oct. 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lit-urday: NYRB Classics

Reissue series has some offbeat entries for the literary canon

"...is based and sued Malcolm and the magazine for libel, makes for an all the more interesting reading experience...."

Aug. 16, 2014 Books Post by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...Court of Appeals has reversed the dismissal of a libel lawsuit against GOP attack publication AgendaWise, which he founded...."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature

Faulk Hero

Remembering John Henry Faulk's battle against the blacklist

"...Henry Faulk was awarded a record judgment in a libel case that helped end the Hollywood blacklist of the..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Willard Manus

Former Artistic Director Sues Scottish Rite

Suit alleges slander and negligent termination

"...13. Marks' lawsuit accuses the theatre board of slander, libel, negligent termination, and negligence in employee recruiting and supervision...."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The Butt-Numb-a-Thon 14 Lineup

Harry Knowles' annual film fest sneaks 'The Hobbit,' 'Mama'

"...A beautifully funny, classic studio effort Libeled Lady features a brilliant cast headline by Jean Harlow,..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Louis Black

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