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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April 06, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorneys Score $1.4 Million Verdict Over Flea Market Stabbings

The case lasted nearly four years before a court found the defendant responsible for the dangerous environment that led to the stabbings.

By Michael A. Mora

6 minute read

April 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review

How 2 Duane Morris Lawyers Fought a City Over Perricone's Site in Brickell

The deed contained a restriction that the property was to be used only for public park purposes. If the City of Miami violated that use restriction, then the warranty deed contained a reverter clause that came into play, the attorneys argued.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review

$11.5 Million Fumble as Court Rules Against Ex-Miami Dolphins Player O.J. McDuffie

In the first trial, the court had entered final judgment in O.J. McDuffie's favor, awarding the athlete $11.5 million in damages.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 01, 2020 | Daily Business Review

3 Ways Lawyers Can Help Legal Services of Greater Miami Right Now

"The biggest challenge we are going to have right off the bat is making sure people know their legal rights," Legal Services of Greater Miami executive director Monica Vigues-Pitan said.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 01, 2020 | Daily Business Review

With No Copyright Protection for Client, Broward Lawyers Created Own Road Map

Serving a site over the internet is a relatively modern adaptation in the legal system. It is useful in online intellectual property cases because it is often difficult to know who is the sponsor of a domain name.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 31, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'Why Are You Special?' Ex-Locke Lord Partner Released From Prison Amid COVID-19 Scare

Lawyers for prominent inmates are requesting the release of their clients from prisons and jails across the country, citing health concerns from remaining incarcerated amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 30, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Wells Fargo Can Proceed With This Florida Foreclosure, But Will It Stop Amid Pandemic?

The decision comes as Wells Fargo has separately advised the public that it would pause foreclosures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 27, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Private Investigators in High Demand for Some South Florida Law Firms

"You can't bullshit an attorney who's looking for evidence," said Thomas Martin, a private investigator and former federal agent. "There's no gray area in our work."

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read