Steven S. Biss
| Steven S. Biss | |
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| 🏫 Education | Princeton University; University of Richmond School of Law |
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| Title | Lawyer |
Steven S. Biss is a Canadian-American lawyer known for his lawsuits against media and technology companies.[1] His law practice is based in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia. His clients have included U.S. Representative Devin Nunes and relatives of Gen. Michael T. Flynn.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Biss played on the soccer and hockey teams at Princeton University.[1] He earned his J.D. in 1991 at University of Richmond School of Law.[3]
Career[edit]
Biss has represented Nunes, a Republican congressman from California, in defamation lawsuits against news companies, Twitter and critics on social media.[4][5][1][6][7][8] Some termed the lawsuits Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) that cost the defendants time, money and energy but are unlikely to succeed in court.[9][10] Nunes' and Biss' unsuccessful lawsuit against Twitter sought to identify who wrote the parody accounts "Devin Nunes' Cow" and "Devin Nunes' Mom".[11][12]
Biss represented DJ Lincoln Enterprises, a web portal operator, in an unsuccessful lawsuit against Google that alleged viewpoint discrimination.[13][14]
In his legal practice Biss has also defended people accused of fraud, and has handled trademark infringement complaints.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hall, Kevin G. (January 30, 2020). "Unpaid bills and legal discipline: Devin Nunes' lawyer questioned over ethics in complaints". The Fresno Bee. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Michael Flynn's family members file $75M lawsuit against CNN over QAnon video". Salon. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ↑ "Steven Scott Biss Profile | Charlottesville, VA Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ↑ Stracqualursi, Veronica. "Lieu tells Nunes to 'shove it' after Republican colleague threatens lawsuit". CNN. Retrieved 2021-05-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Chiu, Allyson (March 20, 2019). "'This was an orchestrated effort': Devin Nunes sues Twitter, 'Devin Nunes' cow' for defamation". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Irby, Kate (April 1, 2021). "Judge tosses Devin Nunes' lawsuit against Trump research firm Fusion GPS, again". The Fresno Bee.
- ↑ Irby, Kate (April 2, 2021). "Senior aide to Rep. Devin Nunes and attorney face court sanctions in CNN lawsuit". The Fresno Bee.
- ↑ "Devin Nunes Can't Sue Washington Post in Virginia, Judge Rules | Washingtonian (DC)". Washingtonian. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ↑ Biasotti, Tony (April 12, 2019). "The real costs of Devin Nunes's defamation lawsuit". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 2021-03-27. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lee, Timothy B. (2019-03-19). "Devin Nunes' ludicrous $250 million lawsuit against Twitter, explained". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ↑ Moreno, J. Edward (2020-06-12). "Nunes's hunt for Twitter cow's identity at 'dead end,' attorney says". TheHill. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ↑ Irby, Kate (February 6, 2021). "Devin Nunes sued Twitter and an internet cow 2 years ago. Where do his 9 lawsuits stand now?". The Fresno Bee. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Judge Says Google Should Get Atty Fees In $90M RICO Win - Law360". www.law360.com. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ↑ "Law.com Radar". www.law.com. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
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