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Michael A. Mora

Michael A. Mora

June 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

New Florida Ruling Allows Workers to Plead Discrimination Against Small Employers

"This appellate court ruling is a victory for employees in Miami-Dade County who are being discriminated against and are now not restricted from pursuing their rights," said Chad E. Levy, a plaintiffs attorney.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Fee Breakdown: Here's What the Top Billers in the Surfside Condo Collapse Litigation Are Seeking

Here are the seven South Florida law firms who will seek the most in attorney fees in the class action stemming from the massive condo collapse in Surfside.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

June 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Ponzi Scheme Representative of Disruption in Cryptocurrency Industry, Class Action Attorney Says

The main selling point of Empires X was a trading bot that utilized an algorithm that promised investors it would deliver a 1% return on investment each day, according to the complaint.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

1 South Florida Judge Among 6 Supreme Court Finalists Sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis

Now, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have 60 days to appoint a successor to outgoing Florida Supreme Court Justice C. Alan Lawson.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

$560K in Attorney Fees Gone After South Florida Court Cited 'Inconsistent' Precedent

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed nearly $560,000 in attorney fees while ruling the appellee will not have the option for multiple "bites at the apple."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

In New Approach, Big Law Firm Uses NFT to Serve Court Papers on Anonymous Defendants

"This gives us one mechanism to at least serve legal process on a person who controls an address that's involved with the virtual currency that was affected," said Andrew Balthazor of Holland & Knight.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Gunster Out: Firm Appeals Order Barring It From Representing Akerman in Malpractice Suit

"The decision [to disqualify Gunster] underscores the increasing importance of conflicts-checking and clearance systems across all practice areas, and, moreover, the need to redouble internal oversight and supervision controls to account for errors and omissions even at the best firms, as in this case," said Anthony V. Alfieri, a professor and director of the Center for Ethics & Public Service at the University of Miami School of Law.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

June 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Corruption in the Courts' Comment Brings New Troubles for South Florida Attorney

"Respectfully, this court has become so obviously corrupt that Mr. Jacobs has filed a formal complaint with the FBI," Bruce Jacobs claimed in his motion before the Third District Court of Appeal.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

June 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Attorney-of-the-Year Finalist Paul J. Geller Led the Way for Class Action Litigators With $650M Facebook Settlement

"You can't cancel your face and get a new one," Paul J. Geller, a partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, said about Facebook's facial-recognition system that led to the company paying a more than $650 million settlement.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

June 06, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Disbarred South Florida Lawyer Granted Pro Hac Vice Status to Appear in Federal Court

"When does rehabilitation become enough?" asked Brian Tannebaum, special counsel at Bast Amron in Miami, who represents the disbarred attorney who accumulated over 13,300 community service hours.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read


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