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Michael A. Mora

Michael A. Mora

Michael was born and raised in South Florida. He went to undergrad at Florida Atlantic University and earned his master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is the crypto litigation reporter for Law.com, as well as an editor for ALM Global. You can email him at [email protected].

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July 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Students Hit Nova Southeastern University With Multimillion-Dollar Class Action Lawsuit

No university is immune from these types of claims. Students have filed lawsuits against private universities and public school systems.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 16, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Finding Damages Can't Exceed Contract Value, Miami Court Reverses $5.9M Punitive Award

In analyzing the documentary evidence submitted by Michael Suarez regarding assets that Alf Aanonsen allegedly owned, the Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge stated outright: "This is all a sham. He doesn't have this money."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 15, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Court Sides With Homeowners in Miami Beach Dispute Over Short-Term Rentals

The property owner is planning to ask the court for a damage award in the six figures.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 14, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Writ Seeks to Block Black Judge From Rising to Florida Supreme Court

The controversy surrounding one of the Florida governor's recent appointments to the Florida Supreme Court just deepened as a order filed Tuesday is demanding a swift response.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Are Watching This Carnival Case on Vicarious Liability for Cruise Operators

A passenger aboard Carnival's cruise ship was eating a slice of pizza in his cabin on a lower bunk bed when the top bunk came crashing down on top of him.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 10, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Litigation Trend: Florida Hotels Sued Over Human Trafficking

Florida is among the top states in the country for the commercial sexual exploitation of children, according to the complaint.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 09, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Small Law Firms Fight Back as More Personal Injury Cases Move to Federal Court

Government data showed that personal injury cases filed in federal court had dramatically increased by nearly 30% in the last full calendar year.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 09, 2020 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Family Business Turns Ugly, Leading to $6 Million Breach-of-Contract Spat

A case playing out in South Florida is a cautionary tale about how personal rifts might affect business.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 08, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Court Rules for Coral Gables Lawyer Who Used Narrow Exemption to Seek Fees After Client's Misconduct

The dispute over attorney fees stemmed from an Engle Tobacco case.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 08, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Blueprint for Litigation: How Costco Overcame a $775,000 Award in an Employment Lawsuit

"I would reverse the judgment as a matter of law," Judge Charles R. Wilson wrote in his dissent.

By Michael A. Mora

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