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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February 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review

This Judge Is Set to Join Miami-Dade's Complex Business Litigation Division

The judge, who has donned the black robe since 2008, will start Thursday in her new role at the Miami-Dade complex business litigation section of the civil division.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Without Fear of Consequence': University of Miami Sued Over Alleged Discrimination

"It is a professionally devastating turn of events for one of the nation's leading surgeons, who happens to be a Latina," said David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

February 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Crimes Within Its Office

"Everyone involved in the court system, from lawyers to court personnel, needs to be diligent in ensuring that criminals don't use the legitimacy of our court system to further their criminal schemes," said David Winker, who represents the plaintiff.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

February 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'The Attorney Threw the Complaint in the Garbage': Inside the $900M Florida Judgment

The ruling centered on the validity of terms of service, and what happens when somebody evades service of court documents.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'So Hostile and Unpleasant': Lawsuit Claims to Reveal How John Ruiz Acquired LifeWallet

John H. Ruiz allegedly told the LifeWallet founder to consider the deal binding as a "gentleman's agreement," because the asset purchase agreement could not yet be signed due to the public offering, according to the lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

February 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

$3.9 Million Verdict: Meet the All-Female Trial Team Behind the Victory

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a ruling involving a Rule 50 motion, instructing the jury on promissory estoppel, and the formation of a jury verdict form.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Returns $7.9M Verdict in Breach-of-Contract Spat

The jury returned the award against the defendant, despite its high-powered local counsel, who warned an appeal is imminent.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Don't Sue Me Until After I Leave the Firm': Foley & Lardner Faces Malpractice Lawsuit

Foley & Lardner is facing a lawsuit in which a former client claimed entitlement to at least $4.2 million in damages.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Meet Trump's New Florida Attorney in Litigation Against Bob Woodward, Simon & Schuster

"We look at cases from a very evidence-driven perspective," said Robert Garson, the chairman of GS2Law who represents former President Donald J. Trump in a new lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Litigator Rises to President of Organization That Funded Her Law School Scholarship

"We have pride for the people who are still fighting for freedom," said Giselle Gutierrez, whose theme for the Cuban American Bar Association's 49th Annual Installation Gala is "Orgullo De Mi Tierra Bella," or "pride of my beautiful land."

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

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