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 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

An Expert Witness That Insurance Companies Call in High-Stakes Maritime Litigation

When insurance companies need an expert witness in high-stakes marine engine surveys, Miguel Oliveira is the name on the top of their list.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

2 South Florida Attorneys Disciplined by State Supreme Court

The state supreme court disbarred one lawyer, reprimanded a second attorney, and suspended seven more legal practitioners, two of which are based in South Florida.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Trial Judge Booted From Litigation That Ratcheted to 'Ever-Escalating Battle'

The appellate ruling is a win for the petitioners, which include the Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America N.A., and Carrington Mortgage Services LLC.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Legislature Now Holds Fate of Potential Sixth District Court of Appeal

Chief Justice Charles Canady said a sixth district court of appeal would "significantly improve the judicial process."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Judge Disciplined by State Supreme Court for Absenteeism

The Florida Supreme Court publicly reprimanded, suspended for 10 days without pay and imposed a $37,500 fine on the judge.

By Michael A. Mora

2 minute read

November 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Justice Department Lawsuit Could Become One of the 'Major Cases' in Antitrust Litigation

"This case may be one of the major cases going forward on how you define relevant market even further," said Carl Hittinger, a partner at Baker & Hostetler.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

12 Years, 4 Trials, $5 Million Verdict: After Long Fight, Miami Attorneys Persuade Jury in Engle Litigation

"This case is about persistence," said Philip Freidin, a partner at Freidin Brown. "The four cases are part of the experience here. Two for us, four for her. And the takeaway is that these cases are winnable."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Meet the Florida Judge Aiding Mediation Talks in Puerto Rico's Bankruptcy Litigation

"People can fight to the death in normal litigation, because they have a lot of money," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Roberta Colton said. "But in bankruptcy, the resources are very limited."

By Michael A. Mora

8 minute read

November 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Jury Hits Walmart With $2M Verdict in Federal Personal Injury Litigation: 'Motion Practice Was Huge'

"In cases like this the defense, Walmart always wants it to be a confusing topic for juries because when it's simple, the juries see through the tactics and the theories that Walmart is taking," said Hannah Dantzler-Fleming of Morgan & Morgan.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Mr. Jacobs Is Unrepentant': Suspension, Probation Recommended for South Florida Litigator

"The attacks on the integrity of judges who did not rule to Jacobs' liking were found to be deliberate, calculated, repetitive, unremorseful and continuing even up to the eve of his disciplinary trial," said Andrew S. Berman, a shareholder at Young, Berman, Karpf & Karpf.

By Michael A. Mora

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