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].
August 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Rule Change: Florida Supreme Court Issues Amendments for Visual Recording of Some Depositions"I've had witnesses say, 'that transcript is wrong, I didn't say that,'" Alex Saiz, the director of legal services at the Florida Justice Center, recalled. "If I could just play for the jury them giving completely different testimony, that would be devastating."
By Michael A. Mora
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August 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Cozen O'Connor to Face Mediation Confidentiality Violation Stemming From $828K Attorney Fees DisputeThe Florida Supreme Court reminded litigants that it has consistently held that the purpose of the writ of prohibition is to prevent a court's action beyond the scope of its jurisdiction.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
August 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Broward Company Hits Luxury Bedding Seller With Trademark Complaint"Sweet Jojo is but the latest smaller American consumer goods company to be caught up in Hastens' misguided, scorched-earth branding scheme," Gregory W. Herbert, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, argued in the lawsuit.
By Michael A. Mora
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August 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review
4 South Florida Judges Lose Their Seats: Roundup of 2022 South Florida Election ResultsFour judges lost their seats in Tuesday's election.
By Michael A. Mora
9 minute read
August 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review
'The Wrong Guy to Mess With': Ex-Miami-Dade Judge, Opposing Counsel Face Ethics Complaints"I am about to drive to Orlando in my $100,000 car with a woman 20 years younger than me that has the body of an Instagram model," Kenneth Leigh Jr., a partner at Kenny Leigh & Associates, retorted to opposing counsel.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
August 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review
What's Next In the Legal Challenges to Gov. DeSantis's Signature 'Stop WOKE Act'"I have clients on both sides of the question," said David Miller, a past chair of the City, County, and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar. "The best advice I can give my employers is to sit back and let the dust settle."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
August 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Alleged Spoliation Takes Center Stage as Broward Jury Returns $2.5M Verdict"It's not going to be a slam-dunk defense simply to say that you are no longer in possession of accounting documents or documents related to a business, especially when it involves an investment," said Christian Rodriguez, managing partner at the Trembly Law Firm.
By Michael A. Mora
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August 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Attorneys Land $15.5M Jury Verdict for Paralyzed Victim"It is important for lawyers to stay on their message and not to get distracted by all of the little issues that the defense raises," said Philip Freidin, a partner at Freidin Brown.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
August 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review
This Lawyer Is Fighting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Abortion, Other IssuesThe Florida constitution means what the courts said it means, and not "whatever DeSantis needs it to mean to silence his critics, promote his loyalists, and subvert the will of the voters," Andrew Warren, a suspended state attorney, asserted in the complaint.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
August 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Good News for Plaintiffs Bar: Damage Awards Reach 10-Year High in Employment Suits"There has not been a more powerful time to be an American worker and to be able to shape how you work," said Gregory Brumfield, employment practice area lead at Lex Machina.
By Michael A. Mora
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