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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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January 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Case to Watch: International Litigation Over Cryptocurrency Could Set Federal Precedent

Sean Syder filed a federal lawsuit against the defendants after he lost half of his $1 million cryptocurrency investment on their online platform.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review

$40K in Fees to Distribute $50K in Assets? Miami Judge Rules Against Estate Administrator

In a cautionary tale, the tables drastically turned for one client of a Coral Gables attorney.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Litigators Say State Lawmakers Fall Short in Coronavirus Liability Litigation

"This piece of legislation is meant to avoid frivolous lawsuits," Andrew Gordon said, "where customers and their employees point their fingers at the business because they have the deep pockets and the insurance companies."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida High Court Rules for Citizens Property Insurance on Question of Great Public Importance

The Florida Supreme Court opinion was in response to the Fifth District Court of Appeal certifying a "question of great public importance."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

January 20, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Philip Morris Lawyers Dodge Sanctions for 'Vexatious Litigation'

In the opinion, U.S. Circuit Judge Beverly B. Martin pointed to attorneys listed for Philip Morris from six law firms around the country for what the district court claimed was "vexatious litigation" that "served no other purpose than to delay payment of the judgment."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Attorneys Reach $5M Pre-Lawsuit Settlement in Premises Liability Case

"Guess who lives in dangerous areas? People who work very hard, don't have a lot of money and they have to be protected," attorney Michael Haggard said. "Businesses are finally starting to recognize they have a duty under the law to protect their tenants."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

A Florida Legal Giant Has Died From COVID-19: 'We Are Forever Indebted'

The attorney, for whom UF Law is named, was known for his philanthropy, as much as for his legal work.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Why Don't Lawyers Get This? The ABA—and Just About Everyone—Has Issued Advice

A legal ethics expert based in Miami has told his clients that the best response to a negative online review is often to do nothing at all.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 13, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Osvaldo Soto, Legal Pioneer and Father of Miami-Dade Chief Judge, Has Died

"He believed in the American dream," said his daughter, Miami-Dade Circuit Chief Judge Bertila Soto.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 12, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Questions About Attorney Ethics After 'SoHo Karen' Lawyer Describes Client as Difficult

"The most serious question is whether the lawyer is engaged in a deliberate trial publicity strategy to somehow prejudice a future criminal trial, which would be improper," said Anthony V. Alfieri, an ethics director at the University of Miami School of Law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read


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