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].
September 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Issue of Fact in Affidavit Sabotaged Provider's Case"Here, United Auto sufficiently relied on the insured's own affidavit to show that a triable issue existed about the reasonableness of her excuse not to attend the second IME," the Third District Court of Appeal ruled, referring to an independent medical examination.
By Michael A. Mora
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September 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review
$25.5M in Attorney Fees—After Wading Through Millions of Pages of Documents"Those U.S. consumers who enjoy salmon, and consumers generally, are today better off because of the court's approval of this settlement," said Chris Lebsock, co-lead counsel and a partner at Hausfeld.
By Michael A. Mora
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September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review
New Rule: Expect Opposing Counsel to Use This Mapping Tech, Florida Attorney Says"You will see a lot more of these mapping services utilized in trial and not contested as much as they were before," said Michael J. Pike, managing partner of Pike & Lustig.
By Michael A. Mora
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September 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review
'I'm Ruined': Litigation Trend Takes Aim at Merchant Cash Advance Industry"Federal courts have engaged in a more thorough and exacting scrutiny of merchant cash advance agreements, looking at the agreement in a holistic and comprehensive manner and the conclusions they have reached are compelling," New York Supreme Court Judge Leon Ruchelsman ruled.
By Michael A. Mora
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September 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review
When a Judge Reconsiders: Good News for Lawyer Seeking 'Paternity Leave'"This case came up for reconsideration and given the circumstances relating to defense counsel's need for parental leave; it is ordered and adjudged that the case is hereby continued," Miami-Dade Circuit Judge David C. Miller ruled on the order he made public Wednesday.
By Michael A. Mora
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September 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Baby or Client? Lawyer Claims He'll Be Denied Paternity Leave as Judge Threatens Sanctions"If this ruling stands, then other lawyers will have to choose between being present for the birth of their child or giving up their client," said Alexander Fumagali, a partner at the Am Law 200 firm Lewis Brisbois.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
September 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Lawyers Win $18.3M in Bench Trial With High Obstacles: Here's How They Did It"It's really important for lawyers to spend tremendous time and effort with their medical experts, getting them to try and explain what happened in simple terms," said David M. McDonald, a partner at McLuskey, McDonald & Hughes.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
September 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Miami Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Cryptocurrency Class Action—With a CaveatNow, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alan Fine scheduled a final approval hearing for Oct. 27 to consider the proposed settlement over the Empires X Corp. platform scam.
By Michael A. Mora
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August 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review
7 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined, Including 3 Disbarred by State Supreme CourtAmong the seven attorneys in hot water is a disbarred former partner at an Am Law 200 firm.
By Michael A. Mora
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August 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Coral Gables Attorneys Reach $4.55M Settlement for Estate of Slain Football Player"He was a guy that came back to his hometown after starring in college football, and was trying to live a good life and be a great dad," plaintiff counsel said.
By Michael A. Mora
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