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 a litigation reporter for the Daily Business Review, the national crypto reporter for Law.com, as well as an editor for ALM Global. You can email him at [email protected].

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May 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer's Use of Artificial Intelligence Leads to Disciplinary Action

Local ethics experts weigh in on the attorney's response in this emerging area of disciplinary law.

By Michael A. Mora

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May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Insurer Sues to Avoid Payment on Joe Carollo Verdicts

"The duty to defend is broader than the duty to indemnify," QBE Specialty Insurance Co. argued in the lawsuit. "As such, where there is no duty to defend, there can be no duty to indemnify."

By Michael A. Mora

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May 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Awards Florida Litigators $2.4M in Attorney Fees

Class counsel moved for nearly $4.4 million in attorney fees, but U.S. District Judge Paul Byron ultimately awarded $2.4 million.

By Michael A. Mora

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May 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Third DCA Rules in Favor of Borrower in Foreclosure of Tides Hotel in Miami Beach

"Justice is catching up with, 'Safe Harbor,' whose business model, as observed in the Third District opinion, is to acquire pre-existing loans and 'mine the loan histories' to 'exploit' opportunities to obtain 'retroactive default interest,'" Dennis Richard, a partner at Richard & Richard who represents the borrower, said in an email.

By Michael A. Mora

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May 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Adjust on the Fly': South Florida Jury Awards $19.5M

"Trials never go as you expect them to," said Scott Wagner, a partner at Bilzin Sumberg. "This is an extreme example."

By Michael A. Mora

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May 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Third DCA Reverses $2.5M Verdict in Favor of the University of Miami

"There was never a viable claim in this case," claimed Eric Isicoff, a partner at Isicoff Ragatz.

By Michael A. Mora

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May 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Strategy in Combating 'Victim-Shaming' Leads to $9M Florida Jury Award

"She was told to be quiet and she didn't," said attorney Amy Judkins, a partner at Newsome Melton.

By Michael A. Mora

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May 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Jury Returns $2.5M Verdict Against Assisted-Living Facility

"You have to get all of the information because the nursing home is not going to tell you the truth of what happened," said John "Jack" McLuskey, a partner at McLuskey, McDonald & Hughes.

By Michael A. Mora

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