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].
February 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Sanctions Sought in Florida Spat Involving College Fees Amid PandemicMiami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas ruled, "Sovereign immunity is no bar to plaintiff's well-pled breach of contract claim."
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
February 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Why Bilzin Sumberg's Joy Spillis Lundeen Is Thriving in a Male-Dominated FieldThe story behind Joy Spillis Lundeen's reputation emanates from her pioneering family, who has made South Florida its home since residents along Flagler Street secured their horses by tying them to posts.
By Michael A. Mora
7 minute read
January 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Attorney Suspended Over $300M Ponzi SchemeCharles Paul-Thomas Phoenix did not disclose to the Florida Supreme Court the agreement he reached with the prosecutors to provide testimony against other defendants involved in the $300 million Ponzi scheme, but the state's highest court eventually found out.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 28, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Talk Is Cheap: Lawsuits Are Flying, But the GameStop Stock Hike Might Not Be CriminalShould the Securities and Exchange Commission move from its position of "actively monitoring" to investigating regulatory concerns, it could justify a move from Robinhood to halt trading.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Case to Watch: International Litigation Over Cryptocurrency Could Set Federal PrecedentSean Syder filed a federal lawsuit against the defendants after he lost half of his $1 million cryptocurrency investment on their online platform.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review
$40K in Fees to Distribute $50K in Assets? Miami Judge Rules Against Estate AdministratorIn a cautionary tale, the tables drastically turned for one client of a Coral Gables attorney.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Litigators Say State Lawmakers Fall Short in Coronavirus Liability Litigation"This piece of legislation is meant to avoid frivolous lawsuits," Andrew Gordon said, "where customers and their employees point their fingers at the business because they have the deep pockets and the insurance companies."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida High Court Rules for Citizens Property Insurance on Question of Great Public ImportanceThe Florida Supreme Court opinion was in response to the Fifth District Court of Appeal certifying a "question of great public importance."
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
January 20, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Philip Morris Lawyers Dodge Sanctions for 'Vexatious Litigation'In the opinion, U.S. Circuit Judge Beverly B. Martin pointed to attorneys listed for Philip Morris from six law firms around the country for what the district court claimed was "vexatious litigation" that "served no other purpose than to delay payment of the judgment."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
January 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Coral Gables Attorneys Reach $5M Pre-Lawsuit Settlement in Premises Liability Case"Guess who lives in dangerous areas? People who work very hard, don't have a lot of money and they have to be protected," attorney Michael Haggard said. "Businesses are finally starting to recognize they have a duty under the law to protect their tenants."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
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