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Gregg Thomas and Carol LoCicero have again been recognized as among Tampa’s best lawyers
Gregg Thomas and Carol LoCicero have again been recognized as among Tampa’s best lawyers. Gregg and Carol are included in Tampa Magazines’ Top Lawyers listing published January 2025. Gregg was recognized for excellence in litigation, First Amendment law and media law. The listing notes Carol’s success in First Amendment law and media law. Tampa Magazines…
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Thomas & 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…
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…
TLo Wins Dismissal of Defamation Suit with an Award of Attorney’s Fees
A federal court in Florida has dismissed a defamation claim against a media company and awarded attorney’s fees under the Florida anti-SLAPP statute. Thomas & LoCicero represented Korangy Publishing Inc., which had been sued for defamation based on statements published in its paper The Real Deal, which addressed a $200 million lawsuit filed by the…
All Thomas & LoCicero partners ranked among “Best Lawyers in America”
TLo partner James McGuire was recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Media Law in Tampa. The publication “Best Lawyers in America” has honored all seven Thomas & LoCicero partners in its newest list of elite legal professionals. James McGuire was named Lawyer of the Year for his work in Media Law in Tampa. Since…
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…
Court Tosses Doctor’s $200+ Million Defamation Claims
A federal court has dismissed a South Florida physician’s defamation claims against three media companies. The lawsuit was seeking over $200 million in damages. Judge Rodney Smith in West Palm Beach dismissed all three counts in a lawsuit against TEGNA Inc., Gannett Co., Inc., and News Corp. Plaintiffs Gary Marder and his former medical practice, Allergy, Dermatology…
Three Thomas & Locicero Attorneys Name to Florida Trend Legal Elite
Thomas & LoCicero attorneys Gregg Thomas, Jim McGuire, and Jim Lake were recognized in Florida Trend magazine’s 2020 Legal Elite, an honor bestowed upon fewer than 2% of lawyers practicing in Florida. Three Thomas & LoCicero attorneys – Gregg Thomas, Jim McGuire, and Jim Lake – were recognized in Florida Trend magazine’s 2020 Legal Elite. Attorneys are…
Southern District of Florida Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of TLo Client on Defamation and Tortious Interference Claims
From the outset, TLo lawyers argued that discovery would show the Plaintiff’s claims to be baseless. The Court ultimately agreed. On June 12, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of Thomas & LoCicero’s client, Tramontina U.S.A., Inc., in a defamation and tortious interference case seeking…
Thomas & LoCicero Attorneys Named to 2020 Florida Super Lawyers
Florida Super Lawyers is a statewide rating service of attorneys that is held by only 5% of the state’s attorneys. The 2020 Florida Super Lawyers edition has been released. Attorneys from Thomas & LoCicero were included in the statewide ranking for lawyers in excellence in the following practice areas: Gregg D. Thomas: Media and Advertising Law Susan…
Judge Slaps Down Lawsuit Over Campaign Flier
A political campaign flier is protected free speech under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP law, a Florida judge has ruled, dismissing a former city commissioner’s defamation suit for statements published by a political opponent. A political campaign flier is protected free speech under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP law, a Florida judge has ruled, dismissing a former city commissioner’s defamation suit for…
11th Circuit Rules in Favor of TLo Client in Malicious Prosecution Case
“A malicious prosecution claim could succeed only if Wantman Group lacked probable cause . . . but the Court found that Wantman Group did have probable cause” and affirmed summary judgment. Agreeing with arguments made by Thomas & LoCicero, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment dismissing a highly contentious malicious prosecution lawsuit…
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 &…