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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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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

4 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Broward Attorney Lands Defense Verdict in Case That Follows Insurance Litigation Trend

"The insurance industry relies heavily on warranties and plaintiff attorneys are trying to throw them out," Rory E. Jurman, a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse to Reopen: What Lawyers Need to Know

"The health and safety of all the people that enter the building has always been a priority to Chief Judge Sayfie," said Sabrina Puglisi, the president of the Miami-Dade Bar.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

3M Earplug Verdict Raises Questions About Punitive Awards Versus Compensatory Damages

"Here, the ratio appears to be around 15 to one, which raises an eyebrow, so to speak, but doesn't scream denial of due process," said Edward G. Guedes, a partner and chair of the appellate practice group at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Meet the South Florida Litigator Who Co-Led the $626M Partial Settlement in the Flint Water Crisis

"We had probably from eight to 12 appeals that were not just to the Michigan Supreme Court, but also to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals," said Theodore J. Leopold, a partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 12, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Nearly $190K in Sanctions Against Black Srebnick Litigator Affirmed at South Florida Appellate Court

"When you get served with a 21-day safe harbor notice, you need to take it seriously because if you don't, you're going to be paying a lot of money," said Anthony Accetta, an attorney based in Coral Gables.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

November 12, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Boies Schiller Client Beats FTC Charges Amid $100M Trial in South Florida

"A lot of people and a lot of companies, when a government agency pursues them, default to trying to resolve those claims. But if the FTC is going to overreach and is going to pursue groundless claims, you can fight and win," said Matthew Schwartz, a shareholder at Boies Schiller Flexner.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Firm Sues Disney for Allegedly Stealing Star Wars Ride IP

"Even businesses you wouldn't think are technology companies, like Walt Disney, still involve themselves in a lot of technology," said Daniel Ravicher, a partner at Zeisler.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read


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