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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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June 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Bar President Champions New Mentorship Program for Attorneys

"The mentors are going to learn a lot as well, by getting a newer perspective of younger attorneys and seeing the legal practice through their eyes," said Gary Lesser, president of the Florida Bar.

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3 minute read

May 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawyers Tapped to Lead Defense for Alleged Stabber of Tech Executive

"It appears that this client may be as controllable as a runaway train," said criminal law expert Brian Bieber, a shareholder an Am Law 200 firm who is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Amanda McGovern, Daily Business Review's Attorney of the Year in 2022, Dies

"She was a remarkable role model and groundbreaker in our legal community, a single mother who reached the top levels of cross-border litigation in the United States," Jorge A. Mestre, a partner at Rivero Mestre, said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Fowler White Hauls in Florida Victory for J.B. Hunt in Complex Insurance Lit Trend

"Brokers around that state being targeted in personal injury cases like this will want to cite this ruling to get out of cases," said Bruno Renda, a shareholder at Fowler White Burnett.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge to Rule on Sanctions in Crypto Class Action Against Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks

"The main question is how far will Mark Cuban go to prevent his compelled damaging deposition and emails from ever becoming public?" Adam Moskowitz, managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Slams Hit-and-Run Defendants with Over $100M Verdict

After a one-day trial and less than an hour of deliberations, the jury returned the over $100 million award to the plaintiffs, Jose Cruz, his wife and their children.

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May 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's 3rd DCA Rules Attorney Who Appeared Late on Case on Hook for Past Sanctions

"When the court gets to talking about how in the present case, Shapiro came into the case after the sanctions motion was filed, they don't have a case to cite as precedent. This is going to become the case," said Robert Jarvis, an ethics expert.

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4 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sidewalk Bicycle Death by Semi-Truck Hauls $10M Settlement

The settlement was obtained by the Florida attorneys for the estate within five months of filing the complaint.

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4 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Bullied, Deceived and Pressured': Condo Owners Sue Biscayne 21, TRD Biscayne

"This case could be a cautionary tale for all other prospective developers that really need to look at the documents to see whether they are permitted to do what they are trying to do," Glen H. Waldman, a partner at Armstrong Teasdale, alleged in an interview.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

May 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Bilzin Sumberg Founding Partner Dies

"There was no client or matter too large or complex for Alan," said Al Dotson Jr., managing partner at Bilzin Sumberg.

By Michael A. Mora

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