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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January 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'We Were All in Disbelief': Broward Judge Dies

"It was certainly tougher back then for a paralegal to make the transition to a lawyer, but she did it because she was a powerful, tough lady," said John Uustal, a founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Private Planes, Cars, Jewelry: Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for COVID Loan Fraud

"Moreover, as a practicing attorney, he certainly knew better," defendant's legal counsel acknowledged when he plead in his client's sentencing memorandum.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Hits Ex-Judge With Public Reprimand

The disciplined former judge used "nearly identical billboard signs" in his 2022 reelection campaign that officials had warned were in violation during his 2016 campaign.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Big Law Clients Take $440M LIBERTAD Act Hit That Could Chill Investment in Cuba

The ruling could have a chilling effect on businesses seeking to expand to Cuba, particularly because insurers could legally deny coverage under LIBERTAD Act violations.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 30, 2022 | National Law Journal

US Courts Divided: 11th Circuit Creates Circuit Split on Transgender Bathroom Access

The 150-page opinion stands in contrast to the U.S. Second, Fourth, Seventh, and Ninth circuits, which all found transgender students can access restrooms in line with their gender identity.

By Brad Kutner | Michael A. Mora

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December 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'They've Done Every Trick in the Book': Providers File Class Action Against Health Insurers

"Our strategy is to send a message to other insurance companies that they have an obligation to pay under those statutes," said Steven Adler, a partner at Mandelbaum Barrett.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

5 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined, 3 Disbarred by State Supreme Court

Among the disbarred is the son of Frank Ragano, who represented several high-profile clients, including Jimmy Hoffa.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

18-Wheelers in Spotlight After Driver for French Subsidiary Runs Over Miami Bicyclist

"We often think about their risks to drivers. It is rare to think of the risks to pedestrians, like in this case," said Daniel D. Dolan, a partner at Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein.

By Michael A. Mora

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