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Thomas & LoCicero PL Ranked Among Top Intellectual Property Firms in Tampa Bay
Thomas & LoCicero PL is proud to announce that the firm has been named on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Largest Intellectual Property Attorneys list, featured in the May 1, 2026 issue. This recognition reflects the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional intellectual property counsel to clients across the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Being…
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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…
“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…