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Michael A. Mora

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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January 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Denied: $127,000 in Fees in South Florida Decision That Sends 'Message to Plaintiff Attorneys'

"The ruling sends a message to plaintiff attorneys that you could have a very weak case and know that you are shielded essentially from an award of attorney fees," said Daniel R. Levine, a partner at Padula Bennardo Levine.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

$10 Million Jury Verdict for South Florida Attorneys in Wrongful Death Litigation

After less than an hour of deliberation, the jury awarded more than $10 million for the mental pain and suffering.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorney Says Third DCA Ruling 'Turns the Law of Non-Competes on Its Head'

"You have to be very careful on how you draft non-competes to make sure you cover something like this because it's not uncommon in professional settings for people to work beyond the written term of a contract together," said Michael B. Feiler, a partner at Feiler & Leach.

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January 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'Unpatriotic' and 'Selfish': Judge's Comment About Unvaccinated Adults Draws Mixed Reactions

"It is the court's belief that the vast majority of the unvaccinated adults are uninformed and irrational, or—less charitably—selfish and unpatriotic," said U.S. District Judge Robert Scola, who sits in the Southern District of Florida.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'The Jury Will Skewer You': Litigant 'Backed Into Corner' Over $26 Million Award

The ruling leaves one final appeal as to whether the approximately $26 million judgment should be affirmed.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'You're Dating Mr. Dalton': Businessman Targets Miami Judges, Files Federal Lawsuit Against One

An Israeli businessman, who filed a pro se federal lawsuit against a judge who sits in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court, has previously moved to disqualify about five state court jurists, including in at least one case in which he was successful.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Not 'Intimidated by Anything': Florida Bar Honors Young Attorney

"That [Angela Davis photo] reminds me just to continue to be a badass Black woman that does not get intimidated by anything," said Tremaine L. Hemans of the Hemans Law Group.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

How They Did It: Mary Brickell Village's Quick Bankruptcy Approval Could Be Blueprint for Borrowers With Equity

An attorney said the case served as a blueprint for commercial real estate borrowers that have equity or access to capital, but lenders are still aggressively exercising their perceived rights to enforce technical defaults under the loan documents.

By Michael A. Mora

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January 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Javier Lopez, 41, is Fighting to Breathe as He Shares His Emergency-Room COVID-19 Struggle

Most attorneys avoid any appearance of weakness at all costs, but Javier Lopez was brave enough to share his battle with the coronavirus that continues to this day.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

January 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Can Antonio Brown Successfully Sue the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? South Florida Attorneys Chime in

"You get to the question of did the Buccaneers have a basis to make the statements that they made, or were they defaming him by speaking sloppily about mental health and potentially damaging his business value as he looks to continue his football career next year?" Brad Sohn, an attorney specializing in sports law, said.

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