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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March 17, 2022 | Daily Business Review

This '8-Figure' Miami Ruling Could Have Implications for Area Schools

Greenberg Traurig was pitted against Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine and William Petros Law at the Third District Court of Appeal.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Sues Landlord Over 'Unenforceable' Gag Provision

Sigrid McCawley, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, said, "Private contracts are not allowed to suppress someone's ability to provide city officials with key information."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Emergency Suspension of South Florida Attorney Who Allegedly Fired Shotgun at Woman

"It is hard to fathom a case of more serious harm than what has transpired here," The Florida Bar argued in its emergency petition.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Grim Reaper' Lawyer is Running for Florida Attorney General: Gov. DeSantis Critic Emerges as Candidate

Daniel Uhlfelder will first face competition from Aramis Ayala, Florida's first Black state attorney, and Jim Lewis, a criminal defense lawyer, in his bid to potentially challenge the state attorney general, Ashley Moody, in the November election.

By Michael A. Mora

6 minute read

March 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Eunice Sigler's Shining Moment: Meet the Woman Who Aided Miami Courts' COVID-19 Communication to Lawyers

Eunice Sigler went beyond the efforts of other circuit courts by distributing advisories that notified lawyers when a person in a state court building tested positive for the coronavirus—more than 100 times.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Gets Gunster Back on Case—But Plaintiff Says Don't Celebrate Yet

"The trial judge specifically found improper conduct, which the appellate court, in my opinion, did not properly address," said John H. Ruiz of MSP Recovery Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

This Judge Just Became One of the Most Powerful in Florida: Meet the Next Chief Justice

On July 1, the justice will become chief of the Sunshine State's highest court.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Fort Lauderdale Attorney's Proposed Law Clears Florida Legislature, Goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis' Desk

A bankruptcy trustee and a judge told Chad Van Horn that if he thought it was unfair for a creditor to take his client's vehicle, then he should write his congressman to fix the law. And that's what Van Horn did.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Something Terrible Happened': $2 Million Settlement Reached by Miami Attorneys

"This is a case where the law is designed against your client, and we were able to overcome those challenges, trigger insurance coverage, and get them a great result," said Michael Levine, a partner at Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

31 Amendments Coming to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar: Slew of Changes Set to Take Effect in May

"The whole change is so substantial that lawyers shouldn't overlook it," said Bruce Rogow, founding professor at Nova Southeastern University Law Center.

By Michael A. Mora

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