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TLo Attorney Weighs in on Attempts to Exempt Certain Public Records
Daniela Abratt shares concerns about the chipping away of the public’s right to access what is going on in their government and ensuring transparency. The Palm Beach Post published a news story yesterday regarding Palm Beach County’s plans to seek exemption for certain public records during Florida’s upcoming 2020 Legislative Session. Daniela B. Abratt, attorney in Thomas &…
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Claims Against Online Marketplace
Attorneys at Thomas & LoCicero achieve a compelling victory which upholds the Communications Decency Act. Citing the federal law that bars claims against website operators for online speech by others, a court has dismissed negligence and fraud claims against an online marketplace arising from a user’s armed robbery of another user. David Rodriguez was a…
Read MoreTLo Defeats Nikolas Cruz’s Petition to Keep Names of Jail Visitors Secret
Attorneys at Thomas & LoCicero achieve a compelling victory which upholds the Communications Decency Act. Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal rejected efforts by Nikolas Cruz, who is charged with multiple counts of murder in connection with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, to keep secret the names of expert witnesses who may visit…
Read MoreTLo Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America recognizes the top 5% of practicing lawyers in the U.S. Thomas & LoCicero is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been named to the 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers in America Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers…
Read MoreLoCicero and Lake Named “Lawyer of the Year”
The ‘Lawyer of the Year’ award is presented annually to a single outstanding lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area by Best Lawyers in America. Thomas & LoCicero is pleased to congratulate Carol Jean LoCicero and James B. Lake who have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by the 2020 Best Lawyers in America. Ms. LoCicero received…
Read MoreTLo Attorney Jim McGuire Interviewed by FOX 13 News Regarding Negative Online Reviews
Jim McGuire reflects upon how leaving a bad online review could get you sued. Thomas & LoCicero attorney Jim McGuire was interviewed yesterday by local reporter Briona Arradondo of FOX 13 News WTVT-TV to gain his legal insights regarding posting negative online reviews and possible defamation lawsuits. The broadcast interview aired last night and an…
Read MoreTLo Attorney Authors Updates for Internet Law Treatise
Linda Norbut reflects upon best practices for creating enforceable online contracts. Over the past year, Thomas & LoCicero attorney Linda Norbut has served as a contributing author, creating a series of updates for Internet Law: The Complete Guide, an online reference book for the rapidly changing field of Internet law and regulations. Her final and most recent update…
Read MoreTampa Bay Times Article Highlights TLo Attorney Jim Lake
Dedication, perseverance and hard work are essential to successfully hike the highest mountain in Africa; the same characteristics are required to be an attorney of excellence and integrity. Jim Lake is a partner in the Tampa office of Thomas & LoCicero. He is also a husband, father and active member of the community. Yesterday, the Tampa…
Read MoreThomas & LoCicero Obtains Order Permitting Camera Usage in State Drug Court
TLo attorneys land a victory for the (Fort Myers) News-Press. On July 9, 2019, the Lee County Circuit Court vacated an order restricting the news media’s ability to cover local drug court proceedings with electronic media such as still and video cameras. In March of this year, the (Fort Myers) News-Press filed a motion to intervene in State of Florida…
Read MorePresident’s Right to “Block” Users on Twitter Trumped by First Amendment
Daniela Abratt reflects on the strength of the First Amendment to uphold poliltical discourse in the realm of social media. From the traditional town hall to the digital Twitter universe, the First Amendment right to engage in political discourse was recently upheld in the social media realm. In a resounding unanimous decision, the U.S. Court…
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