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 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'Please Help!': State Rep. Carlos Smith Requests Diploma Privileges for Florida Law Grads After Bar Exam Delay

"This is about fairness," State Rep. Carlos Smith tweeted.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'I Will Never Say I'm Sorry': South Florida Lawyer Sought $700,000 in Fees to Fight a $100,000 Claim Against Him

"I will never give in, and I'll never write a check," the attorney said.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Daily Business Review

The Fighter: Broward Lawyer Beth-Ann Krimsky Persevered When Cancer Attacked Her and Her Infant Son

Beth-Ann Krimsky is the type of lawyer who embraces challenges, demands more responsibility and consistently demonstrates she is able to get the job done, said Gerald Greenspoon, co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder.

By Michael A. Mora

6 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Daily Business Review

How Shutts & Bowen Partners Are Litigating Against a Government Accused of Intercepting Attorney Emails

The Angola government is facing allegations that it hacked a U.S. company to obtain a competitive advantage in the litigation.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Tax Lawyers Busy as Elections Loom and Wealthy Clients Weigh Changes to Gift-Tax Exemption

Attorneys said that most of their wealthy clients did not want to take a multimillion-dollar gamble that the current November general election polling would be incorrect.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Litigators Clash Over Swiss Banking Records

The litigation hinged on obtaining banking records from Switzerland.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 04, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Citing COVID-19, Last Nonviolent Inmate Files Emergency Petition to Reopen Clemency Board

William Hawley is demanding that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Office of Executive Clemency resume operation of the clemency board—at least to hear his case.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Litigation Trend: Construction Lawsuits Set to Rise in South Florida Amid Bleak Industry Outlook

Jordan Nadel, a partner at Mark Migdal & Hayden in Brickell, said there will be an increase in litigation as lawyers will find themselves advising owners of construction projects how to emerge from their bleak situations.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 31, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Three Attorneys Filed Nearly 300 Consumer Bankruptcy Cases at the Southern District of Florida This Month

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, MIami-based attorney Patrick L Cordero has filed over 150 consumer bankruptcy cases at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in July.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 30, 2020 | Daily Business Review

This Powerful Home Construction Company Faces Allegations of Shoddy Construction

Litigation alleging Lennar did not construct homes that comply with state building codes has embattled the Miami-based company for decades.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

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