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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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June 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review

New IOTA Rules Now Govern Florida Lawyers. But Measure Draws High-Level Opposition

The Florida Supreme Court has made the rule effective immediately.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Something Needs to Be Done': Sunscreen Makers Hit With Nationwide Class Action

Benzene, a known carcinogen linked to blood cancer, is not an active ingredient intentionally used in sunscreens, according to the complaint.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida High Court Blocks Recreational Marijuana Initiative From Appearing on Ballot

"The will of the voters got shortchanged, but the proposed amendment was flawed enough that the court ultimately landed on the right decision," said Sean Coyle, a partner at Fox Rothschild.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

New Ruling: Lawyers Can No Longer Finance Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fees

The change in procedures for debtor representation is in response to the "low money down" or "no money down" fee structures in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

June 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

2 Jurors Fell Asleep in South Florida Case That Landed $2.5M Verdict

"If you're going to show up, you need to be awake," said attorney Richard J. Diaz.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Terse Exchange Between 11th Circuit Judges Goes 'Beyond Legal Jousting'

"The opinion certainly demonstrates a level of disagreement that seems to go beyond legal jousting," said Michael J. Gelfand, senior partner at Gelfand & Arpe.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

June 11, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge to Show Cause After JQC Disciplinary Recommendation

"When I say my children, I'm not trying to curry favor, I've just got people in the jail that don't like me and they may find out who he is," the judge said.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

What Downturn? Economic Fluctuations Boost Florida Lawyer's Litigation Practice

"Fortunately, as society re-emerges, we are able to respond with creative fee structures that allow our clients to address their litigation needs," said Patricia Montes de Oca, a partner at ZumpanoCastro.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

June 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Litigators Divided Over Liability After Mass Shootings

"If you're not going to have security or off-duty police outside your business, your employees are going to have to be trained for mass-shooting prevention," said attorney Michael Haggard.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Broward Partner, His Clients in Hot Water for Alleged Perjured Testimony

The Miami-Dade Circuit Judge ordered a partner at Akerman and his bank and mortgage servicing clients to appear at a show-cause hearing Friday, June 25.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read