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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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August 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Attorney, Law Firm Sued for Legal Malpractice

"When attorneys serve in multiple roles, the requirement to use reasonable care includes fully appreciating the capacity they are acting in, as well as any conflicts of interest that may exist," said Benjamin Webster, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.

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August 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Federal Judge Enters Roadmap on Precedent-Setting Standing Strategy

The underlying case involves a class action in which residents from multiple states sued Burger King for advertisements and in-store ordering boards that "materially overstates" the size of its burgers and sandwiches.

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August 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

SOLD OUT: Lawyers and Judges to Converge on SDFL Bench and Bar Conference

"If you look at the numbers nationwide, depending on what district you are in, 98% or 99% of cases will be resolved outside of trial," U.S. District Judge Roy Altman said in an interview.

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August 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New Rule on Florida Civil Procedure Impacts Subpoenas

The amendments are set to become effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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August 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Jurors Return $4.5M Award to Father of Slain Toddler

"Agencies that are designed to protect our children can't fail with impunity," said Justin Grosz, a partner at Kelley Kronenberg.

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August 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Awards $1.9M to Scammed Nonprofit That Rescued Afghans From Taliban

"There was a lot of heroism and self-sacrifice during the debacle of the evacuation from Afghanistan, including a lot of Americans," said Kevin T. Carroll, an Am Law 150 firm partner. "But in any crisis situation, there is always going to be a handful of bottom feeders who seek to make money off of human tragedy."

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August 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Shade Session Transcripts Key to Florida Jury Awarding $7.1M to Police Officer

"As I told the jury, this case is a hit and run except Mr. Viera ran toward his obligations to protect a female being attacked, while the city ran from its obligations to protect Mr. Viera, a catastrophically injured officer, for decades," said Michael Pike, managing partner at Pike & Lustig.

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August 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disqualified: Miami Lawyer Removed From Case Under Advocate-Witness Rule

"The case presented the issue of whether, under the advocate-witness rule, a trial judge may disqualify an attorney from representing his law firm in its libel trial against its client, set to be tried before a jury," the Third District Court of Appeal wrote in the opinion.

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August 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorney Dies From Brain Cancer

"The only thing he would give you was an opportunity to succeed and guide you along the way," said Judd G. Rosen, a partner at Goldberg and Rosen. "He made it clear that anything that you got had to be earned."

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August 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Has Never Seen Anything Like This: Awards $5.2M

"This court has presided over many non-compete cases over the past 19 years. None were as egregious as this one," Broward Circuit Judge Jack Tuter ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

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