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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October 06, 2020 | Daily Business Review

$140M Class Action Against 44 Top Herbalife Distributors Reopens in Miami Federal Court

If the plaintiffs prevail, Shannon Derouselle, a business law professor at the University of Miami, said it could have wide-reaching implications for other multilevel marketing companies.

By Michael A. Mora

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October 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review

What Broward Courts' Phase 2 Transition Means for Lawyers

Because of the minimum 30-day window between phases and the impending holiday season, Broward Circuit Court Chief Judge Jack Tuter said the next transition will likely not occur for months.

By Michael A. Mora

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October 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review

COVID Boosting Cannabis: Lawyers See Rise in Marijuana-Related Real Estate Deals Amid Pandemic

"A number of the folks we're talking to are hyper-focused on going to jurisdictions that have regulations in place, so they don't run into an issue for operating in the gray," said Javier F. Aviñó, a partner at Bilzin Sumberg.

By Michael A. Mora

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October 01, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Not a Walmart Gift Card: South Florida Lawyer Could Secure Millions for Homeowners Over Citrus Canker

The state's original offer of compensation to homeowners was a $100 Walmart gift card for the first citrus tree cut and $55 for each subsequently killed tree.

By Michael A. Mora

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September 30, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Skeptical About Florida Bar Exam in 2 Weeks? Board Moves 1 Step Closer to Administering Test

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners announced it's one step closer to administering the attorney licensing exam Oct. 13.

By Michael A. Mora

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September 30, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'Very Dangerous Path': Election Lawyers Brace for Suits Over Mail-in Ballots, Voter Rights, Other Issues

As voters are getting ready to cast their ballots, lawyers are preparing to head to court over pivotal issues in the general election.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

September 29, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Tell Your Clients: Automatic Tipping at Center of 11th Circuit Rules Against Ritz-Carlton in Miami-Dade

"This case is a warning to any hospitality venue in South Florida," said Charles Tatelbaum, a partner at Tripp Scott.

By Michael A. Mora

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September 25, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Carlton Fields Reps Art Collector in Spat Over Paintings by Famed Obama-Portrait Artist

Nathan Serphos loaned one of the paintings to the Brooklyn Museum and allegedly touted it as part of his personal collection, despite having no ownership of the artwork.

By Michael A. Mora

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