Ron DeSantis is targeting the free speech protections that might save Fox News
As Fox News faces legal peril over its coverage of Donald Trump’s 2020 election lies, one of its most featured Republicans, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is trying to gut the free speech protections that may ultimately save the network from financial ruin.” Read the full article
Is 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…
Congress 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…
Thomas & 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…
Thomas & LoCicero represent news media in win over Marsy’s Law application to police officers
Individual officer names are vital for the public’s ability to evaluate not only the officer’s history of the use of force, but also the agency’s treatment and discipline of its officers. A circuit court in Leon County ruled that the Florida constitutional provision known as “Marsy’s Law” could not be used to shield the names…
TLo Participates in NAMWOLF’s 2019 Annual Meeting
Attorney Daniela Abratt moderates a panel that explores balancing the scales of leadership for women in the legal profession. The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is hosting its Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo in Los Angeles this week. Today’s agenda includes a session that features Daniela B. Abratt, attorney with…
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 &…
TLo 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…
TLo 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…
President’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…