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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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May 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Embattled Florida Attorney Could Be Disbarred Following Referee's Report

Now, it will be up to the Florida Supreme Court to either adopt or vacate the findings in the referee's report.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

May 03, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Everybody Had to Scramble': How Chief Judge Jack Tuter Led Broward Circuit Through COVID-19 Pandemic

"If you would have told me a year ago, calling and saying, 'Hey, judge, let's try a remote jury trial online and see what that looks like,' I would have looked at you like you stepped off the planet Mars," Broward Circuit Chief Judge Jack Tuter said.

By Michael A. Mora

8 minute read

April 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'What Happened to Cole Scott?' Firm in Crosshairs Over Partner's Case

"She has reported herself to the bar," said Richard Cole, the managing partner for Cole Scott & Kissane.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Appellate Opinion Shows How Florida Courts Could Apply Daubert Standard

"As Daubert is being applied going forward under state law, this is the Third District Court's of Appeals clarification of how it will be applied," said Deborah J. Gander, a partner at Colson Hicks Eidson.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 28, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Lawyers Lead $25M Settlement—But 'Professional Objectors' Stand in Their Way

The professional objectors could influence whether U.S. District Judge Bloom in a fairness hearing next week approves or rejects the proposed $25.6 million settlement reached on behalf of around 800,000 class members that previously competed in Spartan Races.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review

ADT's Florida Lawsuit Against Amazon's Ring Spotlights Competitive Home Security Market

The battle in federal court comes as companies are increasingly filing litigation and fighting for market share in the residential monitoring industry.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 27, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Miami Attorneys' Class Action Targets Bank at Center of Hollywood Ponzi Scheme

The class-action lawsuit blends financial impropriety with the allure of the movie industry.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

April 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Cole Scott & Kissane Partner in Hot Seat for Allegedly Falsifying Checks, Lying to Client

"I cannot see any other sanction but disbarment," said Brian Tannebaum, an ethics expert who is not involved in the litigation.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 23, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

'Same People, Same Attitudes': Steve Fischer Wants to Overhaul the State Bar of Texas

"That last election, 80%, 70% did not vote," Fischer said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Avoid Sanctions But Client Can't Escape $5M Judgment, Attorney Fees

"There have been a number of cases around the country with accidents and incidents involving a defect in its engines," said Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid, a partner at Podhurst Orseck. "We are the first case to have ever gone to trial on that and that is one of the reasons why they fought so tenaciously to avoid the trial altogether."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read


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