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 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Litigator Workloads Could Spike Under Amended Civil Procedure Rules

"Attorneys have to be very attentive to these changes because they will impact every civil case and they will add to the expense of litigation," said Bruce Berman, a shareholder at Carlton Fields.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

May 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Law Firms, Attorney Face Malpractice Lawsuit

"My client was absolutely devastated," said the estate's attorney, Robert Rubin. "She feels like she was betrayed and that she was lied to."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

May 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

60 Judges, But Only 3 Challenges: South Florida Judicial Elections

"These numbers are pretty striking," said Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law who studies judicial elections.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Attorney Behind Lawsuits Against Iconic Fast Food, Candy Brands

"The problem today is everything is profit over the quality of whatever you are doing," claimed Anthony Russo Jr., president of the Russo Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Florida Department of Transportation Top Lawyer Faces 90-Day Suspension

A legal ethics expert said the prosecution highlighted "whether bar counsel and the Florida Supreme Court should hold government lawyers to higher standards of behavior."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

May 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer's Use of Artificial Intelligence Leads to Disciplinary Action

Local ethics experts weigh in on the attorney's response in this emerging area of disciplinary law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Insurer Sues to Avoid Payment on Joe Carollo Verdicts

"The duty to defend is broader than the duty to indemnify," QBE Specialty Insurance Co. argued in the lawsuit. "As such, where there is no duty to defend, there can be no duty to indemnify."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Awards Florida Litigators $2.4M in Attorney Fees

Class counsel moved for nearly $4.4 million in attorney fees, but U.S. District Judge Paul Byron ultimately awarded $2.4 million.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Third DCA Rules in Favor of Borrower in Foreclosure of Tides Hotel in Miami Beach

"Justice is catching up with, 'Safe Harbor,' whose business model, as observed in the Third District opinion, is to acquire pre-existing loans and 'mine the loan histories' to 'exploit' opportunities to obtain 'retroactive default interest,'" Dennis Richard, a partner at Richard & Richard who represents the borrower, said in an email.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Adjust on the Fly': South Florida Jury Awards $19.5M

"Trials never go as you expect them to," said Scott Wagner, a partner at Bilzin Sumberg. "This is an extreme example."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

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