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 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'A New Car Should Not Be Stinky': 9-Figure Class Action Certified Against Toyota in Miami

Plaintiff counsel alleged the Toyota Motor Corp. failed to disclose evidence of a defect in the heating and air conditioning systems that created a foul odor in one of their most popular vehicles.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 08, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Chief Judges: Expect 'a Lot of New Rules and Regulations' in 2022

"A lot of things we've gone through for the past two years will be promulgated in the Florida Supreme Court rulemaking authority," Chief Judge Jack Tuter, who sits in the Broward Circuit Court, said.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 07, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'This Guy Is a Walking Violation': Miami Attorney Likely to Face Disciplinary Action After Appellate Ruling

"If I'm on the court, this guy is disbarred," said Randolph Braccialarghe, an ethics professor at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. "This is as serious as it gets."

By Michael A. Mora

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December 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Federal Jury Awards Plaintiff $100M in Dispute Over $50B in Bitcoin

After nearly two weeks of deliberation, a Miami federal jury has ruled in favor of the plaintiff but limited the award to a fraction of a $50 billion cryptocurrency dispute.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Coronavirus Liability Protection Bill Among Litigation Headlines of 2022 Legislative Session

A Hinshaw & Culbertson partner praised a coronavirus liability protection bill as a tool to alleviate the stress frivolous lawsuits have imposed on the ability of the judiciary to decrease the case backlog.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Boies Schiller Partners Couldn't Beat $2.4M Attorney Fee Award in Appeal

The former South Florida managing partner of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney prevailed on appeal for his award of fees defending his client against a legal malpractice lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

An Expert Witness That Insurance Companies Call in High-Stakes Maritime Litigation

When insurance companies need an expert witness in high-stakes marine engine surveys, Miguel Oliveira is the name on the top of their list.

By Michael A. Mora

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November 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

2 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined by State Supreme Court

The state supreme court disbarred one lawyer, reprimanded a second attorney, and suspended seven more legal practitioners, two of which are based in South Florida.

By Michael A. Mora

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November 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Trial Judge Booted From Litigation That Ratcheted to 'Ever-Escalating Battle'

The appellate ruling is a win for the petitioners, which include the Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America N.A., and Carrington Mortgage Services LLC.

By Michael A. Mora

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November 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Legislature Now Holds Fate of Potential Sixth District Court of Appeal

Chief Justice Charles Canady said a sixth district court of appeal would "significantly improve the judicial process."

By Michael A. Mora

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