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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 a litigation reporter for the Daily Business Review, the national crypto reporter for Law.com, as well as an editor for ALM Global. You can email him at [email protected].

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March 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'We Can't Tolerate That': Big Law Firm Sues Local Government

"They put their heads in the sand, they play favorites, and they retaliate against vendors, and we can't tolerate that with our city governments," said David Spector, a Holland & Knight partner.

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March 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Insurer Hit With Over 340% Surge of Lawsuits in Florida Federal Courts

Among the lawsuits is a civil RICO action over allegations that the insurer and 10 other carriers have operated as a "cartel."

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March 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Publicly Call Out Judges?' New Florida Rules Could Speed Up Dockets

"They are almost penalizing judges for not complying," said Jesse Dean-Kluger, a litigator based in Miami.

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March 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Justices Disagree in Florida Judge's Ethics Case

"We cannot overlook a legal error like this just because both parties agreed to it," the Florida Supreme Court ruled.

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March 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

A 5th Lawyer From This Florida Firm Could Become Judge

"I'm very optimistic that she could be confirmed this summer, as early as June," said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond who is an expert on federal judicial selections.

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March 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Receiver's Power

"When the perpetrators are removed and a receiver is appointed in their place, the corporate structures are no longer the 'evil zombies' of the perpetrator; they are '[f]reed from his spell' and regain standing to sue for the return of money fraudulently transferred," the U.S. Eleventh Circuit held.

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5 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Squire Patton Boggs Among Defendants Facing South Florida Malpractice Lawsuit

"Our client was dealing with a complicated transaction and paid her lawyers a lot of money to get things right," said Keith Meehan, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.

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March 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Financier Accused of 'Sham Pleading' in Miami Ahead of Decision on Sale of Premier League Team

The league, which can decide who is a "fit and proper steward," is mulling its approval of the sale of the Everton Football Club.

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March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Attorney of the Year Finalist Jeff Schneider

"It's a day-to-day grind and It's very difficult, but I couldn't imagine anything more rewarding to do with a law degree," said Jeff Schneider, a founding partner at LKSLG.

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March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'You Can't Do That': Florida Court Sets Precedent in Condo Litigation

"Developers better be darn careful because this is going to cost them millions and millions of dollars," said Glen Waldman, a partner at Armstrong Teasdale.

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