Case Overview

This case involves a dispute regarding textbook royalties. The publisher began bundling the author’s textbooks, e-texts, and a web-based platform with web modules. Despite her material being used for the web platform and modules, the author only received royalties for the sales of the textbooks. It was alleged that the publisher lowered royalties due to the author by dividing the value of the royalties between the three different formats, placing a greater value on the web portal and modules and reducing the value of the book over time. An expert in textbook publishing contracts was sought to interpret the author’s contracts and their modifications in light of technological advances with web platforms and modules in the last 4-5 years.

About the author

John Lomicky

John Lomicky

John Lomicky is a J.D. candidate at FSU Law with a multidisciplinary background. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology and Near Eastern Studies from Georgetown University and has graduate degrees in International Business and Eurasian Studies. His extensive professional experience includes significant contributions in legal business development and research.

At Expert Institute, John held several key roles over five years, including Director of Business Development, where he oversaw an inside sales team, generating six-figure monthly revenue and fostering relationships with a diverse range of legal practices, including top-tier firms and solo practitioners. As Associate Director of Research, he led the company's first physical expansion, establishing a successful operation in California and managing a team of over 20 research and sales professionals. In his role as Associate in Research, he provided tailored consulting services to attorney clients across North America, connecting them with the right experts for cases in various fields, including personal injury and intellectual property,

John's expertise spans managing sales teams and driving company expansion, developing consultative services tailored to legal practices, and cultivating strong relationships within the legal community.

He is currently pursuing a JD/LLM in Tax at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he is involved with the Florida Tax Moot Court Team and the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.

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