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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…
Read MoreAll 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…
Read MoreTLo 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…
Read MoreVeteran 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…
Read More“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: …
Read MoreTLO 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:…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreThomas & 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…
Read MoreCongress 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…
Read MoreThomas & 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…
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