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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
Business Litigation, Media and Entertainment
Florida Bar v. TIKD Services LLC
Florida Bar v. TIKD Services LLC, 326 So. 3d 1073 (Fla. 2021), Serving as amici counsel to several law firms, convinced Florida Supreme Court that nonlawyer operator of website selling traffic ticket defense services was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.
Business Litigation
O’Barry v. Ocean World
SA, 17 So. 2d 1286 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009). Protected client from improper financial discovery in tortious interference case.
Public Records/Newsmaking/Court Access
NCAA v. Associated Press
18 So. 3d 1201 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). Successfully litigated Florida Public Records Act case against Florida State University and the NCAA for access to documents related to a cheating scandal at the University.
Public Records/Newsmaking/Court Access
Epstein v. State
16 So.3d 315 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009). Obtained information contained in federal plea agreement in high profile criminal case under Florida’s Public Records Act.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Jews for Jesus, Inc. v. Rapp
Jews for Jesus, Inc. v. Rapp, 997 So. 2d 1098 (Fla. 2008). On behalf of a consortium of media companies, convinced Florida Supreme Court not to adopt tort of false light invasion of privacy in Florida.
Intellectual Property
Bond & Co. Jewelers, Inc. v. Texas Int’l Property Associates
Bond & Co. Jewelers, Inc. v. Texas Int’l Property Associates, Claim No. FA0703000937650 (Nat’l Arb. Forum April 30, 2007). Obtained order compelling transfer of domain name.
Business Litigation
Xerox Corp. v. Smartech Document Management, Inc.
Xerox Corp. v. Smartech Document Management, Inc., 979 So. 2d 957 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007). Won decision ordering company and its principal to arbitrate dispute with Xerox.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Casita, L.P. v. Maplewood Equity Partners, L.P.
960 So. 2d 854 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007). Defeated allegations of personal jurisdiction in a defamation and tortious interference case based on non-resident defendants’ alleged statements published outside of the state.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Holt v. Tampa Bay Television, Inc.
976 So. 2d 1106 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007). Successfully defended against online-content claims in case of first impression extending traditional media defenses to Internet publication.
Public Records/Newsmaking/Court Access
Sun-Sentinel Co. v. U.S. Dep’t of Homeland Security
489 F.3d 1173 (11th Cir. 2007). Obtained addresses of persons requesting FEMA assistance after 2004 hurricanes under Freedom of Information Act.
Business Litigation
Transportation Casualty Ins. Co. v. Soil Tech Distributors, Inc.
Transportation Casualty Ins. Co. v. Soil Tech Distributors, Inc., 966 So. 2d 8 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007). Obtained appellate reversal of trial court dismissal of insurance company’s complaint for declaratory relief.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Fletcher v. South Fla. Sun Sentinel
Fletcher v. South Fla. Sun Sentinel, 13 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 451b, 34 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1952 (Fla. 17th Cir. Ct. January 30, 2006). Won affirmance of summary judgment for defendant in defamation action.
Business Litigation
Yakavonis v. Dolphin Petroleum, Inc.
Yakavonis v. Dolphin Petroleum, Inc., 934 So. 2d 615 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). Won affirmance of trial court’s award of attorney’s fees to defendant in personal injury action.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Lusczynski v. Tampa Bay Television
Lusczynski v. Tampa Bay Television (Fla. 13th Cir. Ct. 2006) Won jury verdict for WFTS-TV in defamation and false light case brought by three police officers.