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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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December 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Mark Cuban-Linked Crypto Platform Hit With First Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit in Miami Federal Court

The South Florida attorneys alleged that the Voyager Digital companies inflicted over $1 billion in damages as a result of the company's false common representations to its customers on its publicly traded cryptocurrency platform.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 28, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miller Out: Judge Removed From Litigation Involving Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium

"We agree that the comments could reasonably have caused petitioners to fear that they would not receive a fair and impartial trial," the Third District Court of Appeal judges ruled in their opinion.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Litigators Reach $4.2 Million Settlement in Negligent-Security Lawsuit

Behind the $4.2 million settlement were attorneys from Flanagan & Bodenheimer and the Haggard Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 20, 2021 | Daily Business Review

New Assignment: This South Florida Judge Is Transferring to the Complex Business Litigation Division

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alan Fine will join his colleague, Michael Hanzman, in the complex business litigation division, starting in January.

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read

December 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Controversial Lawyer Acquitted: Federal Jury Sides With Florida Board of Education Chair on Federal Charges

A federal jury in Miami acquitted the chair of the Florida Board of Education, recently known for sanctioning school districts to prevent mask mandates.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Want Podhurst Orseck Out as Lead Counsel Over Alleged 'Money Grab' in Parkland School Shooting Litigation

"There are several other attorneys who have worked harder on various aspects of the state case as well as potential legislative solutions and not one of them is seeking additional fees," said Michael Haggard, managing partner of the Haggard Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Jury Awards $300M in Damages on 1 Surviving Allegation: 'The Easiest Count to Prove'

A trio of Coral Gables attorneys picked up $300 million in a federal jury verdict for their transport network client in a cautionary tale that balanced power and legal strategy.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Broward Lawyer to Get $400,000 in Attorney Fees in Case That Sets Precedent on Legal Standing

"If the bank is able to prove standing by utilizing the Uniform Commercial Code, the defendant can use the same provisions of the code to show contractual privity," Jonathan H. Kline, a foreclosure defense attorney, said.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Kelley Uustal, Moskowitz Law Firm, Conrad & Scherer Score Major Victory Before Broward Jury in Water-Main Litigation

Florida Communication Concepts will be on the hook for 98% of all class damages—minus the amount agreed in a settlement by three other defendants, including Florida Power & Light—in the damages phase of the trial, according to Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 13, 2021 | Daily Business Review

What It Could Mean for Lawyers: How 1 Word in This Case Led 11th Circuit to Certify a Question to Florida Supreme Court

"This is almost a legal problem created by a failure of technology," said business attorney, David Winker.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read


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