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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March 24, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Broward Circuit Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss Case Brought by Software Consulting Firm

While Judge Robert Lee primarily ruled in the defendant's favor, Brant Hadaway observed the 130 other lawsuits brought by Chetu filed in Broward County may not serve as a roadmap for dismissal based upon this circuit court ruling.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 23, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Navigating 'Gray Line' Between 'Essential' and 'Nonessential' Health Care Workers

While there are essential and nonessential health care practitioners, the governor's executive order must be evaluated to determine how it applies to a hybrid employee, according to Jack Lord, Jr., a partner and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Federal Magistrate Judge Recommends Certifying Nationwide Prevagen Class Action in Florida

Adam Moskowitz, among the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, alleges Prevagen is "worthless."

By Michael A. Mora

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March 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

How South Florida Law Firms Are Getting Bigger Returns With Less Risk

The practice of litigation funding is big business. Litigation spending in the U.S. aggregated $21.09 billion in 2019 and is is projected to rise to $22.32 billion in 2020.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

High Court Relies on Precedent in Which Justice Labarga Had 'Strenuously Dissented'

Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga concurred "only in result," because the majority relied on a precedent in which he had "strenuously dissented."

By Michael A. Mora

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March 18, 2020 | Daily Business Review

SEC Sues 2 South Florida Men for Insider Trading in Netting $575K on Online Pet Pharmacy Investment

"You can't do that if you're working for a public company. If you have information."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

'No Commute. No Traffic': Pluses, Minuses as Lawyers Log on Remotely

Stuck at home, lawyers are adjusting to the new normal of having to work remotely, as courts and firms close their doors to help slow the spreading of the coronavirus.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 16, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Employers Are in a Dicey Situation as Coronavirus Spreads. Here's What Lawyers Suggest

Employers must learn all they can about employees' exposure as the coronavirus spreads, while also taking into account privacy restrictions under HIPAA.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

3 Things Florida Lawyers Want Businesses to Do as Coronavirus Hobbles Economy

Business owners who have access to credit and are worried about cash flow or revenue shortfalls are wise to "hit your line of credit now."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Here's an Update on How Federal and Florida Courts Are Responding to Coronavirus

The Florida Supreme Court has issued an order that outlines guidelines that must be followed within the state court system amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

By Michael A. Mora

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