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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June 23, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Class Action Alleges Sugarcane Growers Took Less Care When Burning Fields in Poor Neighborhoods

The lawsuit alleges that the smoke from the millions of acres of burning sugarcane exposes residents to a wide range of pollutants.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 22, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Appeals Court Orders Reconsideration of $115K Legal Award for 'Fees on Fees' Litigation

An attorney for the Silver Law Group said the ruling will encourage needless litigation if it is allowed to stand.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

This Broward Woman's Case Could Change the Way Hospitals, DCF Evaluate Disabled Parents

The mother's lawyer blames the Broward County Sheriff's Office for conducting child protective cases from a law enforcement perspective, rather than with a social welfare focus.

By Michael A. Mora

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June 18, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Referee Must Revisit Former Tripp Scott Director's Ethics Case, Florida Supreme Court Rules

Peter Herman sought to refute a charge of dishonesty by concealing a $2.7 million bonus received during his personal bankruptcy.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 18, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Mintz Truppman Loses 70% of Fees Sought in Litigation Against Cozen O'Connor

About $828,000 in attorney fees were sought from the opposing party, but a federal district court found that Mintz Truppman was only entitled to less than $240,000.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida State Courts Get New Administrative Orders, 'Best Practices' Guidelines Amid COVID-19

The release, recommended by Canady's COVID-19 work group, adopted changes to guidelines for state court pandemic operations.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

When Will Florida Courts Reopen? Group Needs More Time To Figure Out Schedule

The order on June 15 allowed the Workgroup to continue four main functions instead of expiring June 30.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 16, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'Dangerous Drilling': Coral Gables Lawyer Files Motion for Class Certification Against Florida Power & Light

If the class is certified, around 80,000 businesses could obtain compensation for their damages allegedly caused by the Florida-based power utility company.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Miami Law Firm Clinches $17 Million Professional Negligence Settlement Against Major Accounting Firm

The failed HMO, Physicians United Plan, at one time reported revenue of $375 million. Attorneys succeeded in settling claims against the accounting firm, RSM US LLP, for professional negligence.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 11, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'The First Jerks to Go Into Court': Attorneys Say Brickell Will Become Hot Spot for Commercial Evictions as Courts Reopen

"In the Miami and the Brickell area, we've got bigger tenants that have not been paying rent," said Harsh Arora, a partner at Kelley Kronenberg. "That area in South Florida will be affected more than any area in Palm Beach County or Broward County."

By Michael A. Mora

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