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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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September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Awards $18M Judgment to Victim of Alleged Ponzi Scheme

The investment adviser and broker primarily targeted Venezuelan investors.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

September 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Next U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in South Florida to Become Chief Judge

The next chief judge officially takes over Sunday.

By Michael A. Mora

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September 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Jury Awards Over $8.2M to Uber Eats Driver

"In the end, the evidence was that this was the most catastrophic injury a person can suffer through their ankle without getting an amputation," said Scott Henratty, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

September 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Courts That Are Closed, Open on Yom Kippur

Here are the courts in South Florida that will be closed and open on Monday, Sept. 25.

By Michael A. Mora

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September 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

From the Courtroom to the Summit: Miami Litigator Takes on Mount Rainier

"Three of our nine did not make it past the first breakpoint," the attorney said.

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4 minute read

September 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Enters $50M Judgment in Golf-Cart Crash

The ruling is centered around the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, as well as the doctrine of comparative negligence.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

September 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

How South Florida Courts Are Adjusting to 'Tort Reform' Law 6 Months Later

"They would file a bare-bones lawsuit, maybe not naming all the defendants, just naming Jane Doe to get something on file knowing they had 120 days per Florida Statute to serve any party," said April Dahl, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

This Florida Law School Scored Highest First-Time Bar Passage Rate

The bar exam took place in Tampa on July 25-26, with more than 2,160 first-time applicants, of which nearly 1,550 passed, or more than 71%, according to the bar examiner's news release.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Suspends State Prosecutor for 2 Years

"Prosecutorial misconduct not only strikes at the heart of our criminal justice system but also at the legal profession's core value of the fair administration of justice," said Jan Jacobowitz, a leading ethics expert at the University of Miami School of Law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

September 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

JQC Brings Multiple Charges Against Florida Judge

"The Jacobs case illustrates the perils of an improvident and incendiary campaign strategy," said Anthony V. Alfieri, the director of the Center for Ethics and Public Service at the University of Miami School of Law.

By Michael A. Mora

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