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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November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Justice Faces Second Motion to Disqualify This Week

"Thus, Justice Grosshans would be effectively ruling on her husband's conduct as a member of the Sixth DCA JNC," Whitney Boan asserted in the motion. "Under these circumstances, disqualification of Justice Grosshans from considering this case is required."

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November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Enters $4.6M Final Judgment in Patent Litigation Involving Industry Rivals

U.S. District Judge Federico A. Moreno of the Southern District of Florida signed off on twin verdicts. The patent infringement spat pitted two musical instrument equipment manufacturers and designers against each other.

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November 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami State Court Jury Hands Down $13M for Podhurst Orseck Client

The $13 million verdict included emotional damages sustained by the victim's wife, who has become his full-time caregiver.

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November 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Meet the Judge: What to Know Before Entering Christopher M. Brown's Courtroom

"My biggest thing is being respectful to opposing counsel," said Christopher M. Brown, who voters elected to don the black robe.

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November 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Bar Seeks First Emergency Suspension in Wake of Hurricane Ian

Now, it will be up to the Florida Supreme Court to rule on the petition for emergency suspension.

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November 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Meet the New Judge: After Election Win, Florida Sen. Gary Farmer Jr. Rises to Bench

"I don't need a caucus. I don't need any other votes. I don't have to worry about any of that," said the state senator and incoming Broward Circuit Judge Gary Farmer Jr. "I just have to be the best to be I can possibly be and use my brain and my heart to follow the law."

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November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

FTX's Bankman-Fried, Celebrities Face Nationwide Class Action in Miami Federal Court

In the class action, Adam Moskowitz is joined by David Boies and Stephen Zack of Boies Schiller Flexner as proposed lead counsel for the plaintiff.

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November 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Gov. DeSantis Might Elevate 1 of These 6 Sitting Judges to Miami-Dade Circuit Court Bench

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to elevate one of the six nominees—all of whom are county court judges—to the Miami-Dade Circuit bench.

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