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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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November 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Judge Disciplined by State Supreme Court for Absenteeism

The Florida Supreme Court publicly reprimanded, suspended for 10 days without pay and imposed a $37,500 fine on the judge.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

November 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Justice Department Lawsuit Could Become One of the 'Major Cases' in Antitrust Litigation

"This case may be one of the major cases going forward on how you define relevant market even further," said Carl Hittinger, a partner at Baker & Hostetler.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

12 Years, 4 Trials, $5 Million Verdict: After Long Fight, Miami Attorneys Persuade Jury in Engle Litigation

"This case is about persistence," said Philip Freidin, a partner at Freidin Brown. "The four cases are part of the experience here. Two for us, four for her. And the takeaway is that these cases are winnable."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Meet the Florida Judge Aiding Mediation Talks in Puerto Rico's Bankruptcy Litigation

"People can fight to the death in normal litigation, because they have a lot of money," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Roberta Colton said. "But in bankruptcy, the resources are very limited."

By Michael A. Mora

8 minute read

November 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Hits Walmart With $2M Verdict in Federal Personal Injury Litigation: 'Motion Practice Was Huge'

"In cases like this the defense, Walmart always wants it to be a confusing topic for juries because when it's simple, the juries see through the tactics and the theories that Walmart is taking," said Hannah Dantzler-Fleming of Morgan & Morgan.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Mr. Jacobs Is Unrepentant': Suspension, Probation Recommended for South Florida Litigator

"The attacks on the integrity of judges who did not rule to Jacobs' liking were found to be deliberate, calculated, repetitive, unremorseful and continuing even up to the eve of his disciplinary trial," said Andrew S. Berman, a shareholder at Young, Berman, Karpf & Karpf.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Broward Attorney Lands Defense Verdict in Case That Follows Insurance Litigation Trend

"The insurance industry relies heavily on warranties and plaintiff attorneys are trying to throw them out," Rory E. Jurman, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse to Reopen: What Lawyers Need to Know

"The health and safety of all the people that enter the building has always been a priority to Chief Judge Sayfie," said Sabrina Puglisi, the president of the Miami-Dade Bar.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

3M Earplug Verdict Raises Questions About Punitive Awards Versus Compensatory Damages

"Here, the ratio appears to be around 15 to one, which raises an eyebrow, so to speak, but doesn't scream denial of due process," said Edward G. Guedes, a partner and chair of the appellate practice group at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Meet the South Florida Litigator Who Co-Led the $626M Partial Settlement in the Flint Water Crisis

"We had probably from eight to 12 appeals that were not just to the Michigan Supreme Court, but also to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals," said Theodore J. Leopold, a partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read