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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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February 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida's 3rd DCA Raises Bar for Proving Culpable Negligence in Case Where Police Shot Unarmed Man

The appellate judges' decision meant that how Jonathan Aledda's former SWAT commander trained him "directly related to whether Aledda properly or negligently responded to the circumstances with which he was confronted."

By Michael A. Mora

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February 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Trailblazing Miami-Dade Judge Has Died: 'His Memory Will Continue to Pave the Way for Others'

The judge was the first Cuban American to sit on the Miami-Dade Circuit Court and the Florida Third District Court of Appeal.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

He Dropped His Pants: How Attorneys Persuaded Broward Jurors to Return a Nearly $24M Verdict

Jurors returned the eight-figure verdict after deliberating for less than an hour.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Lawyer Accused of Offering Witness $200K to Change Testimony in Case Involving Celebrities

The Florida Bar stated that there was "an open case" against Ariel Mitchell, an attorney accused of bribing a witness.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miriam Ramos Rises to the Moment for the Cuban American Bar Association

Miriam Soler Ramos is the newest president of the Cuban American Bar Association.

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read

February 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys Fight to Save Manatees in Courts, Legislature and on the Ground: How Others Can Help

Lawyers are calling for other attorneys to contribute pro bono hours.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Federal Judge Cuts Attorney Fee Request by Nearly 90% — Bad News for Lawyers?

The two law firms collectively sought $240,300 using the loadstar method and over $480,600 using a 2% multiplier. But the federal court awarded them less than $58,000.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Surprising Teeth: Don't Underestimate Michael Flynn's Sister-in-Law's $100M Suit Against CNN Over QAnon

A defamation law expert said Florida has a low bar to prove defamation.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Personal Divorce Litigation Triggered Miami Attorney's 18-Month Suspension

The disciplined attorney's actions include disclosing scandalous information about the recently deceased father of one of the lawyers in the case, despite its irrelevance to the underlying proceeding.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

February 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'That Annoys Judges': How a Miami Lawyer Clinched a $168,000 Attorney-Fee Award

U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez awarded a six-figure payday to Robert Einhorn, a partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito.

By Michael A. Mora

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