- All
- Business Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Media and Entertainment
- Expert Witness In Fee Disputes In Anti-SLAPP, Defamation And Public Records Matters
- Rule-Making/Legislation
Media and Entertainment
In re Marriage of Barbara Becker and Boris Becker
In re Marriage of Barbara Becker and Boris Becker, 29 Media Law Reporter 1381 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. Miami-Dade County 2001). Obtained access to records and proceedings in alimony and child support case between tennis great and his estranged wife.
Media and Entertainment
State v. Joe Carollo
State v. Joe Carollo (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. Miami-Dade County). Obtained access to court records in domestic violence prosecution of then-Miami mayor in early 2000s. After oral argument, Florida Supreme Court declined to adjudicate public records issue.
Media and Entertainment
U.S. v. Gerardo Hernandez, et al.
U.S. v. Gerardo Hernandez, et al., Case No. 98-0721-CR-Lenard/Dube (S.D. Fla. 2000). Obtained access to trial evidence in so-called “Cuban spies” prosecution.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Lewis v. Sunbeam Television Corp.
Lewis v. Sunbeam Television Corp., 28 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 2214 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. March 8, 2000), Obtained dismissal of newsgathering and invasion of privacy claims against television news station.
Media and Entertainment
U.S. v. Moya
U.S. v. Moya (S.D. Fla.). Obtained access to trial evidence in late 1990s/early 2000s jury tampering prosecution of jury foreman Miguel Moya in trial of “Cocaine Cowboys” Sal Magluta and Willie Falcon.
Media and Entertainment
Memorial Hospital-West Volusia, Inc. v. News-Journal Corp.
Memorial Hospital-West Volusia, Inc. v. News-Journal Corp., 729 So. 2d 373 (Fla. 1999). Represented consortium of media companies as amici curiae seeking access to meetings and records of corporations operating public hospitals.
Media and Entertainment
Kidwell v. State
Kidwell v. State, 730 So. 2d 670 (Fla. 1998). Convinced Florida Supreme Court that common law journalist’s privilege protects non-confidential information.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Magnum Towing, Inc. v. Sunbeam Television Corp.
Magnum Towing, Inc. v. Sunbeam Television Corp., 6 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 417 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. November 7, 1997). Obtained summary judgment for defendant in libel action.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Stewart v. Sun-Sentinel Co.
Stewart v. Sun-Sentinel Co., 360 So. 2d 695 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). Won affirmance of summary judgment in defamation action.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Bass v. Post-Newsweek Stations of Florida, Inc.
Bass v. Post-Newsweek Stations of Florida, Inc., 24 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1991 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. February 7, 1996). Obtained dismissal of defamation action against television news stations.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Miami Child’s World, Inc. v. Sunbeam Television Corp.
Miami Child’s World, Inc. v. Sunbeam Television Corp., 336 So. 2d 669 (Fla. 3d DCA 1996). Won affirmance of summary judgment in defamation action.
Media and Entertainment
State v. Kathy Bush
State v. Kathy Bush (Fla. 17th Cir. Ct. Broward County). Obtained access to records and proceedings in late 1990s child abuse prosecution of mother suffering from Munchausen by proxy.
Media and Entertainment
State v. Juan Carlos Chavez
State v. Juan Carlos Chavez (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. Miami-Dade County). Obtained access to records and proceedings in 1990s prosecution for the kidnapping and murder of Jimmy Ryce.
Defamation/Invasion of Privacy
Woodard v. Sunbeam Television Corp.
Woodard v. Sunbeam Television Corp., 616 So. 2d 501 (Fla. 3d DCA 1993). Obtained summary judgment in defamation and invasion of privacy action.