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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 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Don't Sue Me Until After I Leave the Firm': Foley & Lardner Faces Malpractice Lawsuit

Foley & Lardner is facing a lawsuit in which a former client claimed entitlement to at least $4.2 million in damages.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Meet Trump's New Florida Attorney in Litigation Against Bob Woodward, Simon & Schuster

"We look at cases from a very evidence-driven perspective," said Robert Garson, the chairman of GS2Law who represents former President Donald J. Trump in a new lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Litigator Rises to President of Organization That Funded Her Law School Scholarship

"We have pride for the people who are still fighting for freedom," said Giselle Gutierrez, whose theme for the Cuban American Bar Association's 49th Annual Installation Gala is "Orgullo De Mi Tierra Bella," or "pride of my beautiful land."

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

January 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Based Judge Has Died

"She was driven by making the right decisions for the right reasons," said Javier Lopez, a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Attorneys Impeached Their Key Witness to Score $6 Million Verdict

"When she realized we were going to call her to court to testify, she changed her testimony," said Richard J. Diaz, an attorney for the estate of the decedent.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Appellate Court Rejects Corporate-Wide Discovery Order

"We're starting to see certain law firms using this tactic as a bludgeon rather than a way to refine certain questions that need to be answered by a corporate representative," said Edward G. Guedes, a partner at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

One Firm, One Year, 2,000 Pro Bono Hours: Florida Bar to Honor Those Who Give Back

Among the South Florida recipients are Irina Shabetayev, whose service included relocating "countless Ukrainian refugees facing unimaginable circumstances" following the Russian invasion of their country.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Judge Strikes Down Legal Strategy Seeking to Invalidate Noncompete Agreement

"A lot of attorneys may be looking at the issue of trying to invalidate a noncompete before there is competition," said Paul B. Ranis, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig. "This decision says that's an improper way of interpreting Florida law."

By Michael A. Mora

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January 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys Obtain $5M Settlement, Nearly Double Defendant's Policy Limit

"Pushing the case aggressively and moving it forward to take these depositions and to get our clients the answers that they deserve—that is what led us to the settlement," said Michael E. Levine, a partner at Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain.

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January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Faces $40M Lawsuit for Allegedly Being 'Active Participant' in Crypto Ponzi

"But even if you are the final person in a conspiracy, you are responsible for the whole conspiracy," Adam Moskowitz, lead counsel for the certified class, said in an interview.

By Michael A. Mora

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