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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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April 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'I Have a Big Robe to Fill:' This South Florida Judge Just Landed a New Role

The Miami-Dade Circuit Court transferred the judge to the complex litigation section of the civil division, effective near the end of May.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Reubin Askew is Turning Over in His Grave:' 6 'Safe' Choices for Miami-Dade Judge?

"There's an old saying that putting on the robe amplifies whatever your personality is," said former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alan Fine, whose resignation created the vacancy for one of the six finalists to fill.

By Michael A. Mora | Lisa Willis

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April 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

1,300 Cases Per Judge: Caseloads Multiply After DeSantis 'Tort Reform' Causes Surge in Civil Lawsuits

"A drastic measure could be that I could potentially stay the prosecution of all the newly filed cases for a period of time; whatever that period of time is, I'm uncertain," Broward Chief Circuit Judge Jack Tuter said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Blow up the Florida Supreme Court': 5 Attorneys Face Disciplinary Action

Among the disciplined attorneys include one who threatened to "blow up the Florida Supreme Court," and a lawyer whose sexual relationship with a female client in connection to a battery was exposed by her husband.

By Lisa Willis | Michael A. Mora

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April 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Influencers, NBA Star, and Crypto Giant Binance Sued for Unregistered Securities Sale

"This is a classic case of a registered exchange, which is promoting the sale of an unregistered security," the plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

March 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ahead of His Ethics Trial, Attorney Gets Judge's Approval on McGuireWoods, Gunster Sanctions Hearing

"Assisting and preparing the errata sheet does not mean you prepare it, send it to the witness and tell the witness these are the changes we want you to consider," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas ruled. "That to me is the lawyer simply supplanting and telling the witness what changes need to be made."

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

March 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys Grill Miami Beach Steakhouse Prime 112 to Obtain $12M Settlement

Among those in Jonathan "DaBaby" Kirk's entourage was Marcus Williams, who was rendered a quadriplegic after the Miami Beach steakhouse Prime 112 allegedly failed to properly secure its premises.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Jury Returns Ex-Florida A&M Football Player $66M in Damages

"The most powerful way to achieve large verdicts is for the jury to understand pain and suffering, what someone has and what that means to them, how their life has changed and how their family's dynamic has changed to understand the depth of the loss," said Christopher M. Drury of Drury Law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Big Law Experts: Case of Plastic Surgeon Accused of Slaying Florida Lawyer Spotlights Attorneys' Vulnerability

"We expect the 2023 version of immense electronic evidence to surface," said Brian H. Bieber, a shareholder specializing in criminal defense at GrayRobinson.

By Lisa Willis | Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Boies Schiller, Squire Patton Third DCA Defeat Opens FPL to Billions of Dollars in Damages

"This is the largest class action ever in the state of Florida in terms of the number of people affected," John H. Ruiz of MSP Recovery Law Firm said in an interview.

By Michael A. Mora

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