Seventh Circuit Provides an Assist to Internet Content Providers in Pippen v. NBC Universal

By Rodger R. Cole and Sean Wikner, of Fenwick & West LLP   On August 21, 2013, the Seventh Circuit in Pippen v. NBCUniversal Media, LLC, et al. (Case No. 12-3294) affirmed the Northern District of Illinois’ dismissal of Scottie Pippen’s defamation lawsuit against a number of media and Internet companies, including NBC Universal Media LLC, CBS Interactive Inc., Mint Software Inc.1, Evolve Media Corporation, and Investing Answers Inc. Chief Judge Easterbrook’s opinion, written on behalf