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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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April 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer: Class Action Over Miami's Ultra Music Festival Reflects Rise of Mass Arbitration

"In response to corporations and others who are taking advantage of consumers on these one-sided terms and conditions, there is now an industry coming up where there are lawyers and law firms willing to take consumer cases in mass," said Boca Raton attorney Marcus Corwin.

By Michael A. Mora

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March 31, 2021 | Daily Business Review

'Grim Reaper' Lawyer Faces Unusual Disciplinary Action in Florida

Judge Scott Duncan could determine if there should be a punishment, ranging from a reprimand to disbarment, instead of providing a recommendation to the Florida Supreme Court.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Coffey Burlington Client Gets $1.4 Million Attorney Fee Award

Miami litigator Kevin C. Kaplan said the case is a cautionary tale about potential consequences when business relationships turn ugly.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Lawyers Weigh In on Cruise Line Litigation as DeSantis Threatens to Sue CDC

Whether cruise lines operate within the next couple of weeks as Gov. Ron DeSantis demands or when the conditional sail order expires, Spencer Aronfeld said cruise lines have little to fear about any new litigation that could seriously impact the bottom line of their business.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 29, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Suit Accuses Lt. Gov. Patrick of Setting Bad Precedent Over Senate COVID-19 Protocol

"Assuming if we are not successful at the trial court, my goal would be to go straight to the Texas Supreme Court just because of the urgency," said Houston attorney Jared Woodfill.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Judge Allows Price-Fixing Class Action Against Major Salmon Firms

The lawsuit accused seafood powerhouses of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act when they allegedly exchanged competitively sensitive information to control the price of farm-raised salmon purchased by American seafood buyers.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Litigators Say South Florida Is Ripe for Next Wave of Ponzi Schemes

"I used to give a speech to regulators nationally every year having their annual convention in Florida, starting with: 'Welcome to Florida, where our largest industries are citrus, tourism and fraud,'" said Michael I. Goldberg, a partner at Akerman.

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6 minute read

March 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

This South Florida Lawyer Just Became President of The Florida Bar

The attorney will assume the role of The Florida Bar president in June 2022.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Lawyers Seek $3.9 Million in Attorney Fees From Kraft Heinz, Maxwell House Suit

Now, it will be up to U.S. District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II to approve the proposed settlement, including the proposed attorney fees and costs.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Broward Lawyer Faces Disbarment at Sanctions Hearing Set for Thursday

"I often tell lawyers that are preparing for a suspension, the best thing you can do is climb to the top of a mountain and don't talk to anybody," ethics expert Brian Tannebaum said. "The Florida Supreme Court has made clear: They don't find any excuse to be valid."

By Michael A. Mora

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