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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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April 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyer Disbarred After 1 Missed Court Date Snowballs Into Ethics Case

"The bar probably viewed the situation as akin to the old expression about the cover-up being worse than the crime," said Keith W. Rizzardi, an ethics professor at St. Thomas University College of Law.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'My Years With Donald Trump': South Florida Attorney Represents Former President in Litigation

"If the judge knows and likes one side and doesn't know the other side, generally speaking, that may be something causing a slight leaning that the judge isn't even aware of," said Peter Ticktin, a senior partner at the Ticktin Law Group.

By Michael A. Mora

9 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

UPS Sues Haggard Law Firm for Alleged Breach of Confidentiality Agreement

"For UPS with a straight face to accuse a law firm and their client who they caused to be a paraplegic, of a breach of confidentiality after they filed a public lawsuit, is what they would consider a missed delivery," said Brian Tannebaum, general counsel for the Haggard Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Avalanche of Litigation' Coming in These Areas: Here's What Lawyers Are Watching

The new report included trends, such as the litigation risks associated with environmental, social, and governance issues; the rise of the plaintiff bar; and upcoming multidistrict litigation bellwether trials that could cause a ripple effect in the multibillion-dollar tobacco industry.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Fighting Discipline, Miami Lawyer Argues that Criticizing Judges Is a First-Amendment Right

The motion claimed that since most judges campaign for office, attorneys should and have a duty under their First-Amendment rights to criticize those who sit on the bench, including their alleged conflicts of interest.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

In-Person Public Reprimand Set for South Florida Judge, Who'd Asked to Appear Remotely for Sanction

The Florida Supreme Court rescheduled the public reprimand to May 3.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'You're Never, Ever Alone': Lawsuit Describes 'Orwellian Nightmare' as Surgeon Spied on Ex-Girlfriend

Dr. William Martinez Jr.'s "installation of spy cameras" in his former girlfriend's home is the basis of the federal lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

In Miami Federal Lawsuit, Litigant Seeks $155 Million for 'Signature' Construction Gone Wrong

"They don't call it the 'Signature Bridge' for nothing," said Stuart Sobel, a shareholder at Siegfried Rivera. "It's going to change the look of downtown forever."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

CNN Hit With Defamation Lawsuit in Florida Over Alleged False Narrative About Afghanistan Evacuations

"The Most Trusted Name in News" is in the hot seat for sensational reporting that allegedly failed to include basic due diligence to ensure its accuracy, according to new claims in a federal lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

5 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined by Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court disbarred four attorneys, one of which previously practiced in Fort Lauderdale.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read