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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May 11, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Crypto and Cannabis: Miami Law Firm Braces for 2 Big Opportunities

"Seize the opportunity," said attorney Velvel Freedman, a partner at Roche Freedman.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

These 5 South Florida Finalists Just Got 1 Step Closer to a Federal Magistrate Judgeship

The five finalists will interview for the role on Thursday, May 13.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Calls for 'Course Correction' on Standing Doctrine in Florida Deaf Bias Suit

The conservative federal judge indicated in the opinion he is joining a "growing chorus of jurists and scholars" who have questioned the standing doctrine and suggested there should be a course correction.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

May 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Punishment Pending For Foreclosure Attorney Over Comments About South Florida Judiciary

"I've never had a lawyer attack my judicial integrity the way he attacked it," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman testified Wednesday in the sanctions hearing.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Movie Mogul's Piracy Suit Against Google, YouTube Could Affect Copyright Law

"You don't generally see huge ones like this because the damage numbers are going to be astronomical," said Dean Kent, a partner at Trenam Law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Embattled Florida Attorney Could Be Disbarred Following Referee's Report

Now, it will be up to the Florida Supreme Court to either adopt or vacate the findings in the referee's report.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 03, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Everybody Had to Scramble': How Chief Judge Jack Tuter Led Broward Circuit Through COVID-19 Pandemic

"If you would have told me a year ago, calling and saying, 'Hey, judge, let's try a remote jury trial online and see what that looks like,' I would have looked at you like you stepped off the planet Mars," Broward Circuit Chief Judge Jack Tuter said.

By Michael A. Mora

8 minute read

April 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'What Happened to Cole Scott?' Firm in Crosshairs Over Partner's Case

"She has reported herself to the bar," said Richard Cole, the managing partner for Cole Scott & Kissane.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Appellate Opinion Shows How Florida Courts Could Apply Daubert Standard

"As Daubert is being applied going forward under state law, this is the Third District Court's of Appeals clarification of how it will be applied," said Deborah J. Gander, a partner at Colson Hicks Eidson.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 28, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Lawyers Lead $25M Settlement—But 'Professional Objectors' Stand in Their Way

The professional objectors could influence whether U.S. District Judge Bloom in a fairness hearing next week approves or rejects the proposed $25.6 million settlement reached on behalf of around 800,000 class members that previously competed in Spartan Races.

By Michael A. Mora

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