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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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December 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

This Attorney Was Just Elected to Be President of the Florida Bar

"Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be the president-elect of the Florida Bar," South Florida litigator Rosalyn "Sia" Baker-Barnes said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Scathing Ruling by Florida Judge Against Novel Real Estate Investor, Liable for Attorney Fees

"One of the big moments at trial was when we were questioning Swaim and he was still claiming to own all the land under the ocean," said Sen. George LeMieux, a shareholder at Gunster.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Justice Rebukes Florida Supreme Court in Order Making Judicial Course Discretionary

"You always want any professional to have more training rather than less training," said an expert uninvolved in the creation of the order.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys Interviewing to Become the Next South Florida Circuit Court Judge

Of these attorneys, only two will ultimately earn a seat on the circuit court bench.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Suspends Miami Founding Partner

The prominent attorney's recent troubles with the Florida Bar stemmed from a complaint filed against him by a former client.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Physician for MLB Team to Face Trial After Florida's Sixth DCA Strikes Down Arbitration

"There's been a significant trend towards enforcing arbitration agreements, so this is a particularly interesting opinion where the court found the arbitration agreement did not apply," said Michael Levine, a partner at Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

December 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Faces Discipline for Saying She Was a 'Conservative'

Now, it is up to the Florida Supreme Court to approve the disciplinary action or reject and remand the action back to the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rules Against Brazilian Billionaire in South Florida Real Estate Spat

"Moscato, with unlimited resources, was hoping to wear down MCG and create litigation fatigue to secure a favorable settlement," said Scott D. Kravetz, a managing partner of Duane Morris.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Take Control of Your Property': Florida Jury Returns $7.5M to Family of Man Slain at Car Wash

"It took the water boiling over the top for the property owners to reach that point," said Douglas McCarron, a partner at the Haggard Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

December 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Those We Lost in South Florida in 2023: In Memoriam

Here is a look back at the bright legal minds lost this year and the legacies and memories that remain.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read