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- Business Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Media and Entertainment
- Expert Witness In Fee Disputes In Anti-SLAPP, Defamation And Public Records Matters
- Rule-Making/Legislation
Rule-Making/Legislation
Fla. Stat. § 768.295 (Florida’s anti-SLAPP law)
Fla. Stat. § 768.295 (Florida’s anti-SLAPP law). Testified before legislative committees, and analyzed, participated in drafting, and helped organize efforts to pass Florida’s broadened anti-SLAPP law.
Media and Entertainment
NetChoice, LLC v. Attorney Gen.
NetChoice, LLC v. Attorney Gen. Florida, 34 F.4th 1196 (11th Cir. 2022). Represented amicus curiae supporting Internet platforms’ successful challenge to Florida law attempting to regulate social media content.
Business Litigation
Rashid v. Klapwijk
Rashid v. Klapwijk, No. 2019-CA-008887-0 (Fla. 9th Jud. Cir. Ct. 2021), aff’d, 350 So. 3d 71 (Fla. 5th DCA 2022) (table), Won dismissal of lawsuit seeking more than 3 million dollars for fraud and breach of guaranty by persuading court that it lacked personal jurisdiction over defendant.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy, Media and Entertainment
Eduardo Quin Iglesias v. WPLG, et al.,
Eduardo Quin Iglesias v. WPLG, et al., 350 So.3d 751 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022). Obtained affirmance of summary judgment in defamation case based on, among other things, truth and fair report privilege.
Business Litigation
Tymar Distribution LLC v. Mitchell Group USA, LLC and Rivelle Products, Inc.
Tymar Distribution LLC v. Mitchell Group USA, LLC and Rivelle Products, Inc., No. 21-21976-CIV-Altonaga/Torres, 2021 WL 4077966 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 8, 2021). Won dismissal of tortious interference and FDUTPA claims brought against company providing brand-protection services on amazon.com.
Media and Entertainment
Children’s Health Defense v. Facebook Inc., et al.
Children’s Health Defense v. Facebook Inc., et al., No. 20-cv-05787-SI (N.D. Cal. June 29, 2021). Represented the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Inc. in obtaining dismissal of lawsuit brought by anti-vaccine group alleging Poynter, through its PolitiFact fact-checking service and its operation of the International Fact-Checking Network, conspired with Facebook and government authorities to prevent it from promoting its views on Facebook and otherwise diminish its message in favor of government viewpoints on vaccine policy. All claims alleged under Bivens, Lanham Act false advertising, civil RICO, and a final claim for declaratory relief were dismissed.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Corsi v. Newsmax Media, Inc.
Corsi v. Newsmax Media, Inc., 519 F. Supp. 3d 1110 (S.D. Fla. 2021). Assisted with successful defense of defamation action against network arising from live news broadcast.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Eric Readon v. WPLG, et al.,
Eric Readon v. WPLG, et al., 317 So.3d 1229 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2021). Obtained affirmance of dismissal of $50 million defamation suit filed by local pastor and community leader based on, among other things, truth and fair report privilege.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Ener v. Duckenfield, et. al
No. 20-cv-22886-UU (S.D. Fla. Sept. 29, 2020). Won dismissal of defamation claim and award of attorneys’ fees under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP law.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Gary Marder, et al. v. TEGNA Inc., et al.
Gary Marder, et al. v. TEGNA Inc., et al., No. 19-81283-CIV-SMITH, 2020 WL 3496447 (S.D. Fla. June 29, 2020). Won dismissal of defamation claims against TEGNA, Gannett Co., Inc. and News Corp. brought by a South Florida physician seeking more than $200 million in damages.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
W.P. Productions, Inc. v. Tramontina U.S.A., Inc. and Sam’s West, Inc.
W.P. Productions, Inc. v. Tramontina U.S.A., Inc. and Sam’s West, Inc., No. 18-cv-63162, 2020 WL 3566400 (S.D. Fla. June 12, 2020). Representing a manufacturer of cookware sets sold to major U.S. retailers, won summary judgment on 15 million dollar defamation and tortious interference claims.
Media and Entertainment
Associated Press v. Agency for Health Care Administration
Associated Press v. Agency for Health Care Administration, Case No. 2020 CA 000812 (Fla. 2d Cir. Ct. 2020). Successfully obtained public records regarding COVID-19 infections and deaths present in long-term care facilities in Florida.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Schwarz v. The Villages, Inc., et al.
Schwarz v. The Villages, Inc., et al., Case No. 5:18-cv-Oc-34PRL (M.D. Fla. Feb. 19, 2020). Obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a defamation claim against a number of corporate entities in The Villages for statements made in a Villages Daily Sun article.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Bernstein, et al. v. Larson Shannahan Slifka Group, LLC, et al.
Bernstein, et al. v. Larson Shannahan Slifka Group, LLC, et al. (Fla. 13th Jud. Cir. Ct. 2020). Won dismissal with prejudice, based upon official immunity, of defamation and conspiracy claims arising out of ammunition procurement contract for U.S. Special Operations Command.