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Thomas & LoCicero Partners Earn Top Honors in Best Lawyers in America®
Thomas & LoCicero is pleased to announce that seven lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Since its inaugural publication in 1983, Best Lawyers has become an eminent legal distinction. It is universally respected for its unbiased and meticulous evaluation process. This year’s 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in…
James J. McGuire appointed to Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract & Business Cases
On July 12, 2023, Thomas & LoCicero partner James J. McGuire was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court as a member of the Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract & Business Cases. The Committee is responsible for preparing standard jury instructions to be used in Florida state courts for various…
2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced
Five lawyers from Thomas & LoCicero have been named to the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Thomas & LoCicero attorneys honored this year, and their practice areas, are: Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer…
TLo recovers over $600,000 for clients in separate public records disputes
In two recent, hotly contested public records cases, Thomas & LoCicero attorneys won access to newsworthy public records and – just as critically – recovered more than $600,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs its clients were forced to spend in order to obtain access to the requested public records. In McClatchy Company, LLC v. Florida Department…
Ron DeSantis is targeting the free speech protections that might save Fox News
As Fox News faces legal peril over its coverage of Donald Trump’s 2020 election lies, one of its most featured Republicans, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is trying to gut the free speech protections that may ultimately save the network from financial ruin.” Read the full article
TLO Attorney Daniela Abratt Panelist at NAMWOLF Annual Meeting
Daniela Abratt will serve as the moderator and panelist for a CLE session titled: OMG! She said what?? #risky. Identifying Legal Issues on Social Media, at the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Annual Meeting in Chicago this September. Her panel will address a wide range of issues, including First Amendment, defamation, copyright, and employment,…
“Best Lawyers in America” Honors Six TLo Partners
The publication “Best Lawyers in America” has honored all six Thomas & LoCicero partners in its newest list of elite legal professionals. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys are divided by geographic region and practice area. They are reviewed by…
Super Lawyers honors TLo attorneys
The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in each state. Six lawyers from Thomas & LoCicero have been named to the 2022 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 on Tampa Top Lawyers for 2022
Tampa Magazine includes three TLo attorneys among its 2022 Top Lawyers. Thomas & LoCicero is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers in their respective practice areas by Tampa Magazine. The 2022 Top Lawyers from TLO include: – Gregg D. Thomas – First Amendment Law; Litigation:…
Florida Supreme Court Holds That Traffic Ticket Defense Business Is Unauthorized Practice Of Law
The Florida Supreme Court confirmed that when non-lawyers control or derive income from providing legal services, there is “a substantial risk that the public will be exposed to and harmed by incompetent, unethical, or irresponsible representation. In The Florida Bar v. TIKD Services, LLC, No. SC18-149 (Fla. Oct. 14, 2021), the Florida Supreme Court enjoined non-lawyers…
TLo wins dismissal of tortious interference and FDUPTA claims in Southern District of Florida
The single-action rule and the imputed defamation statute of limitations defense both bar Plaintiff’s tortious interference claim because the claim is premised on defamatory statements and does not set forth an independent tort for the recovery of damages. Agreeing with arguments made by Thomas & LoCicero attorneys, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District…
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…