A Sample of Shane’s Work

  • Jane Doe, et al. v. John Smith, et al. [Case No. 2:24-cv-00634]

    AI Generated Pornography

    Shane filed this ground-breaking federal case in New Jersey on behalf of a high-school student victimized by non-consensual pornography created by a classmate using an Artificial Intelligence “undress” or “nudify” app.

  • Sarah Palin v. The New York Times Co. [Case No. 17-CV-4853]

    Defamation

    Shane has been lead-counsel in prosecuting Gov. Sarah Palin’s defamation case against The Times, including in multiple jury trials and appeals.

  • Terry Bollea ("Hulk Hogan") v. Gawker [Case No. 12-012447-CI-011]

    Invasion of Privacy

    Shane helped lead the team that represented Hulk Hogan in his invasion of privacy jury trial against Gawker over publication of a nonconsensual sex tape.

  • Steven Selz v. Jurgen Timperman, et al. [Case No. 22-000399-CAA]

    Defamation & Anti-SLAPP

    Shane defended group of homeowners sued by their HOA president (a lawyer) for defamation on First Amendment grounds and secured dismissal of the case and an award of attorneys’ fees under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP statutes.

  • Feld Ent., Inc. v. Robert James Ritchie (“Kid Rock”) [Case No. 8:17-cv-3075]

    Intellectual Property &
    First Amendment

    Shane help defend Kid Rock against trademark infringement claims brought by Feld Entertainment seeking injunctive relief and damages.

  • Bishop Charles Blake v. Earl Carter, Jr. [Case No. 6:15-cv-2085]

    Defamation & Cyber-Harassment

    Shane helped prosecute a lawsuit and obtained permanent injunctive relief over defamatory YouTube videos falsely accusing the Bishop of one of America’s largest churches of sexual and other misconduct.

  • Incarcerated Ent., LLC v. Warner Bros. [Case No. 8:166-cv-1302]

    Intellectual Property

    Shane helped pursue false advertising Lanham Act claims against Warner Bros. over the movie War Dogs.

  • Wendy Haney v. Ferrell Marrs, et al. [Case No. 23-CA-001313]

    Defamation & False Police Report

    Shane helped a parent-volunteer of a non-profit organization pursue claims for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress based on a false police report.

  • Norman Gundel, et al. v. AV Homes, Inc. [Case No. 2017-CA-001446]

    First Amendment & Anti-SLAPP

    Shane helped defend a group of homeowners counter-sued over protected First Amendment speech and petitioning activity and in obtaining dismissal of the claims and an award of attorneys’ fees under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP statutes.

  • Don King Prod's, Inc. v. Shane Mosley [Case No. 15-61717-CV]

    Business Litigation & Injunctive Relief

    Shane helped defend boxer “Sugar” Shane Mosley against a lawsuit and motion for temporary injunction filed by Don King that sought to stop a pay-per-view boxing event.

  • Anne McQueen v. Carole Baskin [Case No. 20-CA-006289]

    Defamation & Anti-SLAPP

    Shane helped defend Carole Baskin and Big Cat Rescue against defamation claims surrounding the Netflix® series “Tiger King.”

  • Marion Hammer v. Chris Risica, et al.[Case No. 4:18-cv-329]

    Cyber Harassment

    Shane helped prosecute a lawsuit to obtain injunctive relief against threatening and harassing emails sent after the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

  • Matthew Mathias v. Kelly Lichter, et al. [Case No. 21-CA-2572]

    Defamation & Anti-SLAPP

    Shane defended a charter school president and assistant principal against defamation claims on First Amendment and immunity grounds and secured dismissal of the case and an award of attorneys’ fees under Florida’s Anti-SLAPP statute.

  • LDRV Holdings Corp. v. REV Recreation [Case No. 18-CA-000225]

    Business Litigation &
    Emergency Injunction

    Shane helped LazyDays® RV obtain an emrgency injunction prohibitting a competitor from exhibiting exclusive RV’s at the Florida RV SuperShow.

  • Mark Holford v. Aquatech Pools G.C. [Case No. 23-CA-005685]

    Defamation & False Police Report

    Shane prosecuted claims for defamation, including punitive damages, based on false criminal accusations and a false police report.