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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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February 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Litigants Can Recover Copyright Damages Over 3 Years, 11th Circuit Rules in Case Splitting Appeals Courts

"You're going to see more discovery over when the party who filed the lawsuit discovered the infringement or should have discovered the infringement with reasonable diligence," said Will Trueba, a partner at Trueba & Suarez.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Controversial Tort Measure Moves to Florida House Judiciary Committee

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to follow through on his promise to take on trial lawyers.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

February 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

$350,000 in Attorney Fees: Broward Lawyer Wins Eminent-Domain Litigation

The government initially offered the waterfront restaurant less than $350,000, but the defense attorney explained how he negotiated for his client to obtain an amount 10 times that offer, as well as favorable concessions.

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February 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'It Was Every Lawyer's Nightmare': Florida Attorney Faces $2.3M Verdict Against Him

"He offered me money to settle and I would not accept it," said Johnny A. Pineyro, managing partner at Florida Injury Law Firm. "I felt I had to get him under oath. He's done this too many times."

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4 minute read

February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Derails Strategy of Suing First to Declare Non-Compete Illegal

"Florida courts will enforce reasonable restrictions to support legitimate business interests," said Matthew Zimmerman, a partner at Holland & Knight.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

$6M in Attorney Fees: Inside Foley & Lardner's Billing

An expert called the motion a blueprint for asking a federal court for attorney fees.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Court Orders Trial Judge to Disqualify Herself

An attorney opposing the Am Law 100 firm called the state appellate court ruling a "constitutional crisis playing itself out in real time."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Call Out Florida Supreme Court for Dismantling Diversity Committee

"There will not be fairness in state courts unless the judiciary is consistently and intentionally educated about diversity, fairness, and inclusion," argued Ernest L. Chang, the president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Without the Fluff': How South Florida Attorneys Achieved a $25M Arbitration Award

"We all believe in the jury system and the knee-jerk reaction is to shy away from judges to determine the outcome," said Jorge Silva, a partner at Silva & Silva.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Is the Death of Advocacy Real? Some Lawyers Say So—But It's Complicated

At closing arguments, the smart lawyer "is trying to give pro our-side jurors some ammunition that they can use in the deliberations," a jury consultant said.

By Michael A. Mora

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