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 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Boies Schiller's Good Deed: Litigators Spent Decades Working Pro Bono for 1 Cause

U.S. Eleventh Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan, sitting by designation, determined that the amended settlement agreement was in the interest of the class, and did not require additional notice to approve it.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Court Closures: UPDATE as Nicole Is Set to Become a Category 1 Hurricane

Here's the latest on court operations in Florida as Tropical Storm Nicole as the National Hurricane Center expects it to turn into a Category 1 hurricane.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Meet the Judges: Here Are the Winners and Losers of Florida's 2022 Midterm Election

Florida voters chose these jurists in the Nov. 8 general election to don the black robe.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

These Florida Courts Are Closing as Tropical Storm Nicole Nears

Here's the latest on court operations in Florida as Tropical Storm Nicole nears.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

A Good Day for Shutts & Bowen: Judge Enters $2.1M in Attorney Fees, Nearly $18M Judgment

"Landlord has engaged in one of the most pervasive abuses of the court system this court has seen," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Valerie Schurr ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Dies of Cancer: 'His Influence Will Last a Long Time'

"He had that extraordinary ability to make friends, and create positive impressions in the most contentious of circumstances," said Paul Singerman, a partner at Berger Singerman.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

November 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Go Sit Down': Some Florida Lawyers Want Judge Scherer Off the Bench After Parkland Shooter Trial

"The image of a judge relegating an elected public defender and his top assistant to sit in the corner like misbehaving children is offensive and discounts their very vital and difficult role in this system," wrote Ernest L. Chang, president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Broward Clerk of Courts Office Defeats Staffer's Suit Over Marriage Licenses for Gay Couples

"The overwhelming theme was based on the functions of a deputy clerk's job—and not her religious beliefs," said Sidney Charles Calloway, a partner at Shutts & Bowen.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer Who Was 25 Minutes Late Just Got Good News, as Court Reverses Default Judgment

"This was error," the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

12 Miami-Dade Judges Among 15 Candidates to Interview for Circuit Bench

"This is going to be an especially challenging selection process because of the great quality of applicants that have submitted for the opening," said Jesus M. Suarez, who is among the members of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

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