We affirm in all respects, but this issue merits discussion as it presents a scenario that will likely recur, and the public will benefit from an opinion on the matter. One issue Blake and Birzon raised involves the application of free speech protections to reviews of professional services posted on the internet. We note that even if she had, we would not have dismissed the appeal. After briefs were filed and the court spent considerable time entertaining the issues raised, Birzon filed a notice that he and the appellee had settled the matter and that he was withdrawing his appeal. In their initial brief on appeal, the appellants, Copia Blake and Peter Birzon, raised five issues. Ann–Marie Giustibelli, Plantation, for appellees.Īfter a non-jury trial, the trial court awarded the appellee, attorney Ann–Marie Giustibelli, damages in this libel and breach of contract case. Decided: January 06, 2016Ĭopia Blake, Kansas City, MO, and Peter Birzon, Weston, pro se. Ann–Marie GIUSTIBELLI, P.A., and Ann–Marie Giustibelli, individually, Appellees. Copia BLAKE and Peter Birzon, Appellants, v.
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