Understanding Recent Case re First Amendment & Recording of Police
A recent trial court order from a federal judge in Philadelphia regarding whether a person has a First Amendment right to record or photograph police activity has gotten a fair amount of media attention and has even been labeled, “a bizarre ruling.” Agree with it or not, the analysis is …
Injunction for Cyberstalking in Florida Reversed
During the May 2014 Billboard Music Award show, a hologram of Michael Jackson wowed the crowd as he/it performed the song, “Slave to the Rhythm.” You can see the performance here. Lawsuits regarding the hologram arose between two companies involving patent and business tort disputes. According to the allegations, Alkiviades David, …
Fourth DCA: Internet Review of Lawyer Is Libel Per Se
Posting an online review of a lawyer’s services which include false claims that the lawyer lied about attorney fees and falsified a contract is libel per se, ruled the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal on January 6, 2016. Even though the parties had settled their case and at least …
Eleventh Circuit: Florida Firearm Owners Privacy Act is Constitutional
The 11th Circuit has reversed a district court ruling and, instead, concluded that Florida’s “docs vs. glocks” law is constitutional. This is a victory for gun proponents who voice concerns that inquiries from Florida doctors about gun ownership was an invasion of privacy. The case is Dr. Bernd Wollschlaefer et …