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].
June 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Insurance Ruling Sets Precedent on New Assignment-of-Benefits Law"There have been hundreds of thousands of assignments of benefits lawsuits that have been filed since the enactment of the statute," said Jake D. Huxtable, a partner at Kelley Kronenberg. "And these AOB contractors do not contain this per unit cost estimate that is signed and executed by the homeowner."
By Michael A. Mora
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June 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Grand Jury Indictment Unsealed Against Former Democratic Governor Candidate Andrew Gillum"His lawyers will no doubt attack the flimsy credibility of those testifying against them and the financial records will tell a large part of the story," said Brian Bieber, a shareholder at GrayRobinson, who is not involved in the case.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Attorney Roy Black Gets Jury to Return First Acquittal in Final College-Admission Scandal Trial"Everyone said these wealthy people are denying poorer and better students the right to go to these elite universities," said Roy Black, a senior partner at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf. "I knew that was a hurdle I had to overcome in the jurors' minds."
By Michael A. Mora
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June 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review
New Florida Ruling Allows Workers to Plead Discrimination Against Small Employers"This appellate court ruling is a victory for employees in Miami-Dade County who are being discriminated against and are now not restricted from pursuing their rights," said Chad E. Levy, a plaintiffs attorney.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Attorney Fee Breakdown: Here's What the Top Billers in the Surfside Condo Collapse Litigation Are SeekingHere are the seven South Florida law firms who will seek the most in attorney fees in the class action stemming from the massive condo collapse in Surfside.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Ponzi Scheme Representative of Disruption in Cryptocurrency Industry, Class Action Attorney SaysThe main selling point of Empires X was a trading bot that utilized an algorithm that promised investors it would deliver a 1% return on investment each day, according to the complaint.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review
1 South Florida Judge Among 6 Supreme Court Finalists Sent to Gov. Ron DeSantisNow, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have 60 days to appoint a successor to outgoing Florida Supreme Court Justice C. Alan Lawson.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review
$560K in Attorney Fees Gone After South Florida Court Cited 'Inconsistent' PrecedentThe Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed nearly $560,000 in attorney fees while ruling the appellee will not have the option for multiple "bites at the apple."
By Michael A. Mora
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June 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review
In New Approach, Big Law Firm Uses NFT to Serve Court Papers on Anonymous Defendants"This gives us one mechanism to at least serve legal process on a person who controls an address that's involved with the virtual currency that was affected," said Andrew Balthazor of Holland & Knight.
By Michael A. Mora
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June 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Gunster Out: Firm Appeals Order Barring It From Representing Akerman in Malpractice Suit"The decision [to disqualify Gunster] underscores the increasing importance of conflicts-checking and clearance systems across all practice areas, and, moreover, the need to redouble internal oversight and supervision controls to account for errors and omissions even at the best firms, as in this case," said Anthony V. Alfieri, a professor and director of the Center for Ethics & Public Service at the University of Miami School of Law.
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