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, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Playing Dirty': South Florida Attorneys Are Having a Problem With Defense Counsel

"Folks are just not nice and are playing dirty," said Loreal Arscott, president of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association. "It's almost deplorable."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Jury Awards $6M in Damages to Accuser in Sexual Abuse Case Against Miami-Dade School Board

"I told her that, to be truthful above all else," Mark A. Schweikert said to his client before she took the stand, adding that through the course of questioning, "you would see that emotion bubble up within her."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 04, 2021 | The Recorder

Juries Return to Courts As The Pandemic Drags On. Who is Serving—And How Are They Voting?

"I've had many judges recently say, 'Do you really want people on the jury who don't want to be here?'" said Christina Marinakis, a jury consulting adviser for Litigation Insights.

By Alaina Lancaster | Michael A. Mora

11 minute read

October 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review

New Appellate Court? Judges and Lawyers Split on Whether Florida Needs a Sixth DCA

Among the committee findings—in terms of effectiveness and efficiency—was that district court filings and weighted judicial workload showed a decline in the last five years.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

3 South Florida Litigators Head to US Supreme Court Over Ownership of Alleged Nazi-Looted Painting

"There is nothing like an argument before the Supreme Court, no matter what anybody says," said Stephen Zack, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Disciplined 4 South Florida Attorneys

Outside of South Florida, the state high court disbarred four attorneys from the practice of law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight, in Verified Class Action Lawsuit Against ROFX.net, Aims to Recover Over $50M

The company touted itself on mainstream media outlets, such as Facebook and Google, with advertisements, including promoting "Warren Buffet's interest in investing in ROFX."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

September 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Marvel Entertainment CEO Beats Florida Lawsuit. But Roy Black Says the Legal Brawl Is Not Yet Over

The dispute dated back to a spat over who should run an exclusive Palm Beach waterfront community tennis center, according to court documents.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

September 28, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Sanctioned Real Estate Developer's Suit Revived After Dismissal For Missing Deadlines, Ignoring Court Orders

"The lawyers were missing deadlines, and the judge was so frustrated with counsel she was like, 'I'm not going to let you proceed.' And she did not go to the merits of the case," said David Winker, an attorney based in Miami.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

September 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Someone on This List Could Become a South Florida Federal Magistrate Judge

"There is every incentive to get the best-qualified person because the stronger the magistrate judges are, the more they can help the district judges move the dockets," Carl W. Tobias, a scholar on federal judicial selections, said.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

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