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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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December 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Want Podhurst Orseck Out as Lead Counsel Over Alleged 'Money Grab' in Parkland School Shooting Litigation

"There are several other attorneys who have worked harder on various aspects of the state case as well as potential legislative solutions and not one of them is seeking additional fees," said Michael Haggard, managing partner of the Haggard Law Firm.

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December 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Jury Awards $300M in Damages on 1 Surviving Allegation: 'The Easiest Count to Prove'

A trio of Coral Gables attorneys picked up $300 million in a federal jury verdict for their transport network client in a cautionary tale that balanced power and legal strategy.

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December 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Broward Lawyer to Get $400,000 in Attorney Fees in Case That Sets Precedent on Legal Standing

"If the bank is able to prove standing by utilizing the Uniform Commercial Code, the defendant can use the same provisions of the code to show contractual privity," Jonathan H. Kline, a foreclosure defense attorney, said.

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December 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Kelley Uustal, Moskowitz Law Firm, Conrad & Scherer Score Major Victory Before Broward Jury in Water-Main Litigation

Florida Communication Concepts will be on the hook for 98% of all class damages—minus the amount agreed in a settlement by three other defendants, including Florida Power & Light—in the damages phase of the trial, according to Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.

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December 13, 2021 | Daily Business Review

What It Could Mean for Lawyers: How 1 Word in This Case Led 11th Circuit to Certify a Question to Florida Supreme Court

"This is almost a legal problem created by a failure of technology," said business attorney, David Winker.

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December 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Attorney Co-Leads Team That Scored Nearly $63M Jury Verdict in Nevada State Court

Justin C. Fineberg, a partner at Lash & Goldberg, said he has over 10 upcoming trials in several states against United Healthcare Insurance Company, potentially exposing the defendant to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.

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December 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'A New Car Should Not Be Stinky': 9-Figure Class Action Certified Against Toyota in Miami

Plaintiff counsel alleged the Toyota Motor Corp. failed to disclose evidence of a defect in the heating and air conditioning systems that created a foul odor in one of their most popular vehicles.

By Michael A. Mora

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December 08, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Chief Judges: Expect 'a Lot of New Rules and Regulations' in 2022

"A lot of things we've gone through for the past two years will be promulgated in the Florida Supreme Court rulemaking authority," Chief Judge Jack Tuter, who sits in the Broward Circuit Court, said.

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December 07, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'This Guy Is a Walking Violation': Miami Attorney Likely to Face Disciplinary Action After Appellate Ruling

"If I'm on the court, this guy is disbarred," said Randolph Braccialarghe, an ethics professor at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. "This is as serious as it gets."

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December 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Federal Jury Awards Plaintiff $100M in Dispute Over $50B in Bitcoin

After nearly two weeks of deliberation, a Miami federal jury has ruled in favor of the plaintiff but limited the award to a fraction of a $50 billion cryptocurrency dispute.

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