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Timestamp: 2019-04-23 22:10:55+00:00

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Foreign data privacy law guidance and compliance, particularly regarding the GDPR and Brazil's LGPD.
Steven is an active member of the firm's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice, which Above The Law listed among the top privacy practices in the nation in 2018. He is also an active member of the data privacy and cybersecurity committees of the Florida Bar and American Bar Association.
In addition to his data privacy practice, Steven represents clients in the esports and electronic gaming space. He counsels content creators, streamers, competitive gamers, event facilitators, and intellectual property holders on a wide variety of legal matters in this fast-paced and developing area, including employment and endorsement issues. One of his notable accomplishments involved helping a company protect IP rights related to its signature gaming event, which annually raises millions of dollars for charity. You can hear his thoughts on the latest issues facing the video game industry on his podcast, "LAN Party Lawyers."
Steve also handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters in federal and state court for clients across a number of industries. He is experienced in all phases of litigation, including case analysis and strategy, written and electronic discovery, depositions, expert witness preparation, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trials, and appeals.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jay P. Cohen of Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Advises established companies and technology start-ups on domestic and foreign data privacy laws implicated by product and marketing strategies, including expanded business to Europe and Latin America.
Drafts and reviews internal and external privacy policies and data processing agreements for companies seeking to comply with the GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and related data protection regulations.
Counsels companies that have experienced data breaches or cybersecurity incidents, including phishing schemes, ransomware, and business e-mail compromises.
Helped LATAM-based hospitality company assess options in response to data breach incident involving U.S. residents.
Advised mortgage lending company on response and mitigation efforts following unauthorized access to an employee email account that resulted in theft of escrow funds.
Counseled commercial loan servicing company through breach incidents involving phishing attacks that resulted in the theft of sensitive financial records.
Represented insurance company on intermediate appeal by defending trial order that compelled the discovery of corporate financial records over privacy objections.
Developed questionnaire that helps companies better determine whether the GDPR applies to their business.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, et al. v. Fla. Power & Light Co., 16-CV-23017 (S.D. Fla.). Representing defendant in a Clean Water Act case involving a nuclear power facility.
James Tracy v. Florida Atlantic University, et al., 18-10173 (appeal pending, 11th Cir.) and 16-cv-8065 (S.D. Fla.). Representing a tenured professor allegedly fired in retaliation for blogging activity and challenging the constitutionality of the school’s conflict-of-interest policy as it applies to blogging.
Albert v. School Board of Manatee County, Fla., 17-CA-004113 (Fla. 12th Cir. Ct.). Represented defendant in a W-2 data disclosure class action.
MetroPCS Comm’ns v. Porter, No. 3D17-0375 (Fla. 3d DCA Dec. 26, 2018). Reversed order in putative class action denying the telecommunication provider’s motion to compel arbitration contained in the terms and conditions of service. The appellate court held that the consumer was on inquiry notice of the arbitration provision based on text messages he received while using the service.
Nieburg v. Sulzberger, et al., No. 3D16-1905 (Fla. 3d DCA Oct. 31, 2018). Affirmed dismissal of legal malpractice complaint brought by alleged third-party beneficiaries.
Holmes Regional v. Allstate, 225 So. 3d 780 (Fla. 2017). Represented medical care providers in medical malpractice litigation with respect to the application of the equitable subrogation doctrine, where an unsatisfied judgment had been entered against the initial tortfeasor. The Florida Supreme Court reversed the Fifth District and required dismissal of the subrogation claim against the medical care providers.
Brevard Estates v. Attorneys’ Title Ins. Fund, 14-26285-CA-20 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. 2016). Defense verdict obtained in $12 million action against title insurer for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. Appeal pending.
Block 40, LLC v. CND Grp., LLC, 14-003876 CACE (05) (Fla. 17th Cir. Ct. 2016). Judgment obtained in a multi-million dollar commercial transaction concerning the issue of tender and attorney’s fees. Affirmed on appeal. 16-4001 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017).
MetroPCS Comm’ns, Inc. v. Porter, 225 So. 3d 843 (Fla. 3d DCA 2016). On remand, enforcing the court’s mandate to limit the scope of discovery in advance of hearing the telecommunication provider’s motion to compel arbitration.
Linde v. Linde, 199 So. 3d 1102 (Fla. 3d DCA 2016). Challenge to a decision in an emergency guardianship proceeding finding the ward not to be incapacitated.
SP Healthcare Holdings, LLC v. Surgery Ctr. Holdings, LLC, 208 So. 3d 775 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016). Affirmed multi-million dollar judgment stemming from the purchase and sale of health care centers, and on cross-appeal reversed the final judgment to include prejudgment interest and to allow appellees to offset their prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs against the earnout payment due under the parties’ contract.
McCabe v. Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corp., 191 So. 3d 475 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016). Per curiam affirmance of summary judgment entered in favor of annuity provider on issues related to vicarious liability and statute of limitations.
Dixon v. Ford Motor Co., 150 So. 3d 1153 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014). Per curiam affirmance of defense verdict in asbestos case involving an evidentiary issue.
Helps non-profit organizations update and review their external and internal privacy policies.
Recipient of the firm’s 2017 pro bono award for work on the Miami and West Palm Beach team representing indigent clients seeking relief for civil rights violations under section 1983.
State v. Perez, 149 So. 3d 680 (Fla. 2014). Handled all aspects of representation of indigent client before the Florida Supreme Court on a certified question pertaining to a post-conviction legal standard. The court discharged jurisdiction, allowing the client's evidentiary hearing to go forward as desired. Read the brief. Watch the oral argument.

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