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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March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New Changes Affecting Florida Courts: What Lawyers Need to Know

"If a judge believes that an emotional support animal would facilitate testimony or the proceeding, then it is the judge's discretion on what to do in that situation," said Matthew Dietz, director of the Disability Inclusion and Advocacy Law Clinic at Nova Southeastern University College of Law.

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March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Receiver Advances $9M Settlement Overcoming No 'Smoking Gun Confession'

The receiver moved for about $2.2 million in contingency fees, about 7% less than what she said she was entitled to from the proposed settlement, to allow a larger recovery for the claimants.

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March 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Archdiocese Ordered to Defend Child Sexual Abuse Claims

"Our research has uncovered no other opinions weighing in on the precise issues before us," the Third District Court of Appeal wrote in the opinion.

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March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'You and Your Family Shot': Lawyer Allegedly Threatened Over Accused FTX Crypto Influencer

One plaintiff attorney received a message that allegedly warned him, "'These people are dangerous' and can result in 'you and your family shot,'" according to the filing.

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March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Alleged Antisemitic Remarks Target Miami Jewish Judge—Read the Full Letters

"I then asked if he wished to respond specifically to the allegations that he told the family that 'Jewish judges hate Black defendants,' and Mr. Klock remained silent," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Zachary James said. "Mr. Klock's silence spoke volumes."

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March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Who Could be Broward's Next 2 Judges? JNC Sends List of Finalists to Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis might select two of these nominees to don the black robe on the Broward Circuit Court bench.

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March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Punch Them in the Face and See What Happens': Strategy Behind Carnival's $21M Verdict

"Our job was showing that they had misused information and disclosed confidential information at the same time," said Steve Routh, a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe.

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March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Inside Greenberg Traurig's $6.1M Final Judgment Award in Florida

"Our client had the economic resources to spend the time to do the investigation and uncover what were deeply secret and well-committed acts," said Michael N. Kreitzer, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig.

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