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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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November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

These Florida Courts Are Closing as Tropical Storm Nicole Nears

Here's the latest on court operations in Florida as Tropical Storm Nicole nears.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A Good Day for Shutts & Bowen: Judge Enters $2.1M in Attorney Fees, Nearly $18M Judgment

"Landlord has engaged in one of the most pervasive abuses of the court system this court has seen," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Valerie Schurr ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Dies of Cancer: 'His Influence Will Last a Long Time'

"He had that extraordinary ability to make friends, and create positive impressions in the most contentious of circumstances," said Paul Singerman, a partner at Berger Singerman.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

November 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Go Sit Down': Some Florida Lawyers Want Judge Scherer Off the Bench After Parkland Shooter Trial

"The image of a judge relegating an elected public defender and his top assistant to sit in the corner like misbehaving children is offensive and discounts their very vital and difficult role in this system," wrote Ernest L. Chang, president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Broward Clerk of Courts Office Defeats Staffer's Suit Over Marriage Licenses for Gay Couples

"The overwhelming theme was based on the functions of a deputy clerk's job—and not her religious beliefs," said Sidney Charles Calloway, a partner at Shutts & Bowen.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer Who Was 25 Minutes Late Just Got Good News, as Court Reverses Default Judgment

"This was error," the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

12 Miami-Dade Judges Among 15 Candidates to Interview for Circuit Bench

"This is going to be an especially challenging selection process because of the great quality of applicants that have submitted for the opening," said Jesus M. Suarez, who is among the members of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer Can't Use Anti-SLAPP Law to Fight His Disciplinary Case, Referee Finds

"Allowing the anti-SLAPP statute to interfere with the Supreme Court's ability to discipline members of the bar would violate its inherent and exclusive jurisdiction," the referee ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Broward Judge Among 12 Attorneys Disciplined by Florida Supreme Court

Among the 12 attorneys the state high court disciplined, four reside in South Florida.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorneys Score Nearly $9M in Attorney Fees, Advance 'Novel Legal Theory'

"The settlement that was made here was eye-popping," said Yaniv Adar, a partner at Mark Migdal & Hayden and TCPA expert who was not involved in the underlying case.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read


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