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].
August 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Outstanding Judge: Miami Jurist Reduces Caseloads from 40K to 1.5K"As I listened to his words and he was describing the nominated winner, I said to myself, 'That sounds pretty much like things that I've done,'" the judge said in an interview.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
August 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Modifies Professionalism, CLE RulesThe Code for Resolving Professionalism Complaints and the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar are undergoing some changes.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
August 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review
4 South Florida Lawyers Disciplined by State Supreme CourtThe punishments range from permanent disbarment to a 30-day suspension.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
$435K Miami Sanction Against Ex-Federal Magistrate, Client"This case unfortunately presents an egregious example of frivolous litigation," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Beatrice Butchko ruled in the final judgment of sanctions.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Meet South Florida's Newest Judge—and Don't Do This in Her CourtroomJessica Marra is set to succeed former Broward Circuit Judge Patti Henning.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review
3rd DCA Reinstates $10M Verdict in Dispute Between South Florida Real Estate Powerhouses"There is hardly an issue of greater importance to the Florida business community," said Sean Burstyn of Burstyn Law, who represents Ugo Colombo's Gables Investment Holdings LLC. "If you are connected to a Delaware entity, you are affected by this decision."
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
July 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Defense Win: In-House Counsel's Power Move Helps FPL Defeat $30M Claim"This is one of those cases where there is a blank line on a verdict form in a sophisticated jurisdiction against very capable plaintiff's counsel," said Luis Suarez, a partner at Heise Suarez Melville who teamed up with in-house counsel for FPL.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Miami Jury Returns $13M Verdict to Automotive Expert's Estate"But they left out the most important part: This thing that can kill you and the way to protect yourself from that is you need to rent this carbon monoxide monitor, which they have," said Todd Michaels, a partner at the Haggard Law Firm.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Suspends Coral Gables Lawyer for 1 Year"People wouldn't hire me because they heard I stole money from a client because that is what he alleged. And 16 years later, this is what happened," attorney Richard Diaz said about the lawyer the Florida Supreme Court suspended Thursday.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Florida Lawyer to Take $650K Loss Over Stolen Attorney FeesThe Florida Supreme Court disbarred the attorney and several others, including a Broward Circuit Court judge, stemming from their role in the stolen legal fees.
By Michael A. Mora
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