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].
June 11, 2020 | Daily Business Review
About 90% of Fees Lost in South Florida Case Alleging Trustee Failed to Follow Beneficiary's DirectionThe ongoing dispute in this case is almost a decade old and involved four trips to the appellate court.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
June 09, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Summary Judgment Granted in Case That Could Hold South Florida Community Association Liable for Alleged BiasOcean Reef Community Association is a high-security private community in North Key Largo, frequented by celebrities and politicians.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
June 08, 2020 | Daily Business Review
John Couriel, New Florida Supreme Court Justice, Centered His Life Around Public ServiceThose who know Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel expect him to excel in his new role.
By Michael A. Mora
8 minute read
June 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review
South Florida, Atlanta Lawyers Clinch Victory for Internet-Famous 'Salt Bae' in Class Action Over Restaurant TipsThe class action was against Nusret Gokce, commonly known as Salt Bae, and his restaurants, seeking unpaid wages.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
June 04, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Qualified Immunity, Jurisdiction Play Pivotal Roles in Civil Lawsuits Over Alleged Police Violence"If you've gotten those lined up properly, you've just taken your case from a 50/50 chance of winning to a 90/10 success rate," said Delray Beach attorney Anthony Russo.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
June 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Miami-Dade Circuit Among 5 Florida Courts Chosen to Test Virtual Civil Jury TrialsThe selected sites were chosen by the COVID-19 Workgroup, chaired by Orlando-area Circuit Judge Lisa Taylor Munyon.
By Michael A. Mora
2 minute read
June 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Decision Limits Receivers' Power to Recover Torts Damages from Third Parties in Fraud Cases"What happens when these things collapse, everyone looks for people with deep pockets," said James Silver, a partner at Kelley Kronenberg in Fort Lauderdale.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
June 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Online Romance Leads Real Estate Investor to Sue Over Million-Dollar Miami Condo, Diamond RingThe real estate investor filed lawsuits in New Jersey and Miami.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
June 01, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Litigation to Continue in Miami as Spartan Race Stumbles in Class Action Over Insurance FeeSince the judge denied the change-of-venue request and Spartan Race's most recent motion to stay all discovery, an attorney for the plaintiff said, "Now we will depose all of the executives."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
May 29, 2020 | Daily Business Review
'I'm the Law': Bad News for Miami Commissioner After Court Rules for Political Action Committee Seeking RecallAn ethics board previously questioned Joe Carollo about an incident during which he allegedly shouted, "I'm the law!"
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read