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].
October 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Miami Craft Beer Brewer Sics Its Lawyers on Heineken in Battle Over TrademarkDavid Beckham's new professional soccer team had dubbed Biscayne Bay Brewing Co.'s product as the "Official Craft Beer of Inter Miami," but the contract has since been terminated at the team's request.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Meet Judge Jaimie Goodman, Who's Drawn a Big-Law Opponent in the Judicial Runoff ElectionJaimie Goodman is a Palm Beach Circuit Court Judge facing a November runoff election against Adam Myron, counsel at Day Pitney in West Palm Beach.
By Michael A. Mora
8 minute read
October 09, 2020 | Daily Business Review
New York Strikes Back: A Target for Litigation Over COVID-19, the City Has Filed Its Own Suit in Florida"As this pandemic ravaged the country and the City was trying to save lives, Defendants were trying to line their own pockets," said Brian Horan, senior counsel for New York City's law department affirmative litigation division.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 08, 2020 | Daily Business Review
It Took a Pandemic and a Committee, but Broward Litigators Have Become More Polite"Clients have a lot of demands," said Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman partner Jamie Cole. "They expect ... their attorneys to be bulldogs."
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
October 07, 2020 | Daily Business Review
2 Broward Lawyers Face Criminal Charges for Alleged Fraud Involving Foreclosed PropertiesThe suspects are likely to face additional repercussions, such as having their law licenses revoked, pending the issuance of a disciplinary order by the Florida Supreme Court.
By Michael A. Mora
2 minute read
October 06, 2020 | Daily Business Review
$140M Class Action Against 44 Top Herbalife Distributors Reopens in Miami Federal CourtIf the plaintiffs prevail, Shannon Derouselle, a business law professor at the University of Miami, said it could have wide-reaching implications for other multilevel marketing companies.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review
What Broward Courts' Phase 2 Transition Means for LawyersBecause of the minimum 30-day window between phases and the impending holiday season, Broward Circuit Court Chief Judge Jack Tuter said the next transition will likely not occur for months.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
October 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review
COVID Boosting Cannabis: Lawyers See Rise in Marijuana-Related Real Estate Deals Amid Pandemic"A number of the folks we're talking to are hyper-focused on going to jurisdictions that have regulations in place, so they don't run into an issue for operating in the gray," said Javier F. Aviñó, a partner at Bilzin Sumberg.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
October 01, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Not a Walmart Gift Card: South Florida Lawyer Could Secure Millions for Homeowners Over Citrus CankerThe state's original offer of compensation to homeowners was a $100 Walmart gift card for the first citrus tree cut and $55 for each subsequently killed tree.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
September 30, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Skeptical About Florida Bar Exam in 2 Weeks? Board Moves 1 Step Closer to Administering TestThe Florida Board of Bar Examiners announced it's one step closer to administering the attorney licensing exam Oct. 13.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
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