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Stagecoaches or newspapers? Jim Lake assesses issues in U.S. Supreme Court social media cases
In a Florida Law Review article, TLo’s Jim Lake examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending cases concerning Florida and Texas social media law, including labels the justices might apply. Using an analogy one justice recently borrowed from Benjamin Franklin, Lake writes that social media companies are less like stagecoaches and more like newspapers.
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All Thomas & LoCicero partners ranked among “Best Lawyers in America”
In addition, associate Linda Norbut was listed among “Ones to Watch” in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law The publication “Best Lawyers in America” has honored all eight Thomas & LoCicero partners in its newest list of elite legal professionals. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become…
TLo Wins Dismissal of Suit Claiming Facebook Fact-Checker Conspired Against Anti-Vaccine Group
A federal court in California dismissed a four-count complaint filed by Children’s Health Defense (“CHD,” an anti-vaccine group led by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.) against the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Inc. Poynter conducts fact-checking on Facebook though its PolitiFact service. CHD also sued Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg. All claims against them were…
Veteran media lawyer Karen Williams Kammer joins TLo
Thomas & LoCicero is expanding its media and communications law practice, welcoming Miami attorney Karen Williams Kammer. “We are honored to have Karen join Thomas & LoCicero,” said Carol LoCicero, the firm’s president. “Karen is a leading Florida media attorney with marquee clients and a deep belief in the importance of journalism. Adding Karen to…
“Super Lawyers” honors seven TLo attorneys
The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in each state. Seven lawyers from Thomas & LoCicero have been named to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Thomas & LoCicero attorneys honored this year, and their practice areas, are: Gregg D. Thomas: Media and Advertising Carol Jean LoCicero: …
TLO Attorneys Receive Top Honors for 2021
Tampa Magazine includes two TLo attorneys among its 2021 Top Lawyer ranking Thomas & LoCicero is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers in their respective practice areas by Tampa Magazine. The 2021Top Lawyers from TLO include: – Gregg D. Thomas – First Amendment Law; Litigation:…
Is Twitter allowed to block Trump? The Supreme Court has already told us
By James Lake It was 1974. The internet had not been invented. Phones were used for phone calls and nothing more. A “tweet” was a noise a bird made. And the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion that tells us Twitter was within its rights to ban tweets by Donald Trump. The Supreme Court’s case…
Thomas & LoCicero Leads Effort to Facilitate Speedier Access to Civil Cases
Under the rule change, the burden to black out confidential information typically will be on only lawyers and others who file court papers, not court clerks. The Florida Supreme Court has dropped a statewide rule that requires court clerks to review all civil filings and to redact information deemed confidential. The rule change is designed…
Congress establishes new tribunal to adjudicate small copyright claims
The CCB is empowered to decide claims of copyright infringement, requests for declarations of noninfringement, and assertions of misrepresentation of a claimed infringement. Congress has approved a new landmark copyright law that will directly impact the ability of copyright holders to protect their intellectual property. The “Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act” – the CASE…
Thomas & LoCicero Named to 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
Best Law Firms’ rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. For the eleventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers collaboratively announce…
TLo Wins Dismissal of Defamation Suit with an Award of Attorney’s Fees
A federal court in Florida has dismissed a defamation claim against a media company and awarded attorney’s fees under the Florida anti-SLAPP statute. Thomas & LoCicero represented Korangy Publishing Inc., which had been sued for defamation based on statements published in its paper The Real Deal, which addressed a $200 million lawsuit filed by the…
All Thomas & LoCicero partners ranked among “Best Lawyers in America”
TLo partner James McGuire was recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Media Law in Tampa. The publication “Best Lawyers in America” has honored all seven Thomas & LoCicero partners in its newest list of elite legal professionals. James McGuire was named Lawyer of the Year for his work in Media Law in Tampa. Since…
Thomas & LoCicero represent news media in win over Marsy’s Law application to police officers
Individual officer names are vital for the public’s ability to evaluate not only the officer’s history of the use of force, but also the agency’s treatment and discipline of its officers. A circuit court in Leon County ruled that the Florida constitutional provision known as “Marsy’s Law” could not be used to shield the names…
Court Tosses Doctor’s $200+ Million Defamation Claims
A federal court has dismissed a South Florida physician’s defamation claims against three media companies. The lawsuit was seeking over $200 million in damages. Judge Rodney Smith in West Palm Beach dismissed all three counts in a lawsuit against TEGNA Inc., Gannett Co., Inc., and News Corp. Plaintiffs Gary Marder and his former medical practice, Allergy, Dermatology…
Three Thomas & Locicero Attorneys Name to Florida Trend Legal Elite
Thomas & LoCicero attorneys Gregg Thomas, Jim McGuire, and Jim Lake were recognized in Florida Trend magazine’s 2020 Legal Elite, an honor bestowed upon fewer than 2% of lawyers practicing in Florida. Three Thomas & LoCicero attorneys – Gregg Thomas, Jim McGuire, and Jim Lake – were recognized in Florida Trend magazine’s 2020 Legal Elite. Attorneys are…