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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April 21, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Class Action: Ex-Students Sue Florida For-Profit College Over Allegedly Worthless Education

To meet the quota of the predatory practices, the career services director for the Florida Career College West Palm Beach campus took recruiters "to a specific field called the 'Crying Field' when they were overwhelmed by the pressure to perform. There was also a specific closet called the 'Crying Closet," the complaint also alleges.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer Lands $30 Million Verdict From Case that Started With Broken Ankle and Ended With Death

While an initial treatment plan for Maria Fernandez seemed to be precisely what she needed to recover from her routine injury, a jury awarded damages to the surviving spouse because it found doctors had failed to follow through with the plan.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'Pinch Myself': This Judge Just Got Elevated to Miami-Dade Circuit Court

Judge Lody Jean takes over for Judge John Schlesinger at the Eleventh Miami-Dade Circuit Court. Schlesinger recently retired after 15 years at the post.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

April 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys Are Using Interactive Tools to Pinpoint COVID-19 Lawsuits in Federal and State Courts

"To the extent that the data that we are pulling together here related to lawsuits become robust enough to get meaningful data analytics out of it," said Torsten M. Kracht, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 16, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Can an Insurance Adjuster Be a 'Disinterested' Appraiser? Florida High Court Might Decide in State Farm Case

In the court opinion, the Third District Court of Appeal posed a direct question to the Florida Supreme Court to resolve "a matter of great importance."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 15, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Google, Apple Say Their Apps Help With COVID-19 Contact Tracing. Lawyers Weigh In

Whether COVID-19 will change how nations view privacy concerns remains to be seen.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Don't Sue Us: Florida Hospitals, Nursing Homes Want Protection From COVID-19 Lawsuits

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Florida Health Care Association says long-term caregivers should be able to make tough decisions while working with residents and patients, without having to worry about being sued.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Bar Exam Results Are In: See Which School Topped the Leaderboard

The lowest passing percentage, 30%, went to Nova Southeastern University.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 10, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Meet Erica Rutner, the Miami Lawyer Who Won Her First Case at 16

Almost a year with her new firm, Erica Rutner was promoted to partner due to her great work. Now, she faces a case that will test her resilience.

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read

April 10, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The Good News Portal: Attorney Stories of Hope, Resilience Amid COVID-19

ALM publications are collecting stories about attorneys who have found strength and resiliency in the midst of this crisis. We hope that it brings a smile to your face.

By Angela Morris | Robert Storace | Raychel Lean | Michael A. Mora

10 minute read

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