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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August 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Roundup of 2024 South Florida Judicial Election Results

Here is where the races stand as of Wednesday morning.

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

First Promoters Jimmy Butler, Ben Armstrong to Settle in Binance Litigation

Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm in Coconut Grove, and David Boies, the chair of Boies Schiller Flexner in New York, have also moved for preliminary approval of the proposed settlement class, to appoint class representatives and to appoint them co-lead class counsel.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of 'Securities'

"We are extremely fortunate that Judge Moreno authored the first extensive ruling on cryptocurrency and celebrity promotions," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

August 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Google Sued Over $5M in Crypto Stolen by 'Malicious' Wallet App in App Store

"The key piece of information is going to be whether Google was aware that it had a scam app operating on its app store and how long it allowed that to persist," said Andrew Dressel, a lawyer who has a specialty in crypto litigation and is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Podhurst Orseck, Client and Ex-Partner Face Nearly $575K in Attorney Fees

"This appears to be one of those cases where it is probably best to find a resolution as the fees and expenses will just continue to mount," said Ed Mullins, a partner at Reed Smith who is an attorney fees expert not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

SEC Sues Couple, Their Company and Its Promoters in $650M Global Crypto Fraud Case

"The only way to avoid a lot more victims in the next decade is if the industry is regulated," said Joel Hirschhorn of Hirschhorn Law, who is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Coinbase Slams SEC's Proposal to Amend Definition of Term 'Exchange'

"Further, the SEC starts from an assumption that there is some problem with the industry in need of correction, yet fails to prove that problem's existence," said Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase Inc.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trader Convicted in First US Crypto Manipulation Case Moves for Acquittal

Avraham Eisenberg faces up to two decades behind bars for his $110 million heist.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

SEC Urges Judge to Deny Coinbase's 'Breathtakingly Broad' Subpoena Request

"This court's anticipated decision(s) in this discovery dispute will certainly impact the drafting of discovery towards the SEC on a go-forward basis," Daniel Maland, the Florida Bar chair of crypto and blockchain education, said in an email.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Market Correction Opens Crypto Industry to Increased Litigation

"If history is any indication, substantial dips in the value of cryptocurrencies are likely to lead to more litigation," said Helen Gugel, a litigation and enforcement partner at the Am Law 100 firm Ropes & Gray.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

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