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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July 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Rules Podhurst Orseck, Client and Ex-Partner Jointly Liable for 25% Referral Fee

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez entered the ruling following a four-day bench trial.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

July 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Ex-Miami Judge Disbarred for Professional Misconduct

"His disregard of this duty, along with his apparent willingness to engage in dishonest conduct to further his own ambitions, is not only harmful to the legal process, but raises serious concerns about his trustworthiness and overall fitness to continue the practice of law," the Florida Supreme Court ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Stab Venequip in the Back': Caterpillar Faces $100M Lawsuit in Miami Federal Court

The action is pending before U.S. District Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga in the Southern District of Florida.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Nasdaq-Traded Blockchain Company Faces $32M Lawsuit

Ayrton Capital, who brought the lawsuit, is represented by Global 100 law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

July 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Douglas Leifert, Jean Marie Middleton and Lourdes Casanova Want Your Vote for Palm Beach Judge

Get to know the attorneys seeking a place on the Palm Beach County Court.

By Michael A. Mora

8 minute read

July 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Faces Public Reprimand for Circulating Rumors About Opponent

"To engage in such behavior is to engage in the type of negative campaigning that is common in other types of campaigns but not permitted in judicial elections," the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission asserted.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Jury Did Not Get It Right': Florida Judge Vacates $10.2M Verdict, Denies Retrial

"A new trial is one thing," said Lewis Murphy, a partner at Murphy and Walker. "But a judgment notwithstanding a verdict—particularly after a three-week trial—is a rarer occurrence."

By Michael A. Mora

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