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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March 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Melo Group Adds New Real Estate Projects in Their Bet on Downtown Miami's Central Business District

"We believe in downtown," said Carlos Melo, a principal in the Melo Group. "For us, it is not only the units. It is to bring something more to our communities where people can start enjoying where they live. It is the people who are the soul of the neighborhood."

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March 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Is 3D Printing the Next Litigation Frontier? Big Law Trademark Suit Hints at Rising Trend

Greenberg Traurig partner, Joshua R. Brown, said in certain instances some copying is unintentional and can be resolved without litigation, while in other situations there is willful intent that will require a resolution in the courts, such as in this lawsuit.

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March 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Out: Big Law Firm, Partner Disqualified for Alleged Conflict in Insurance Suit

"A lawyer is supposed to guide him or herself, and not have a court tell you that you have a conflict," said attorney John H. Ruiz, a founder of MSP Recovery Law Firm in Coral Gables, which is one of the plaintiffs in the case.

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March 17, 2021 | Daily Business Review

South Beach Nightclub Is Priced in Bitcoin — But What About Volatility?

The property is located one block from the beachfront, has inherent property air rights allowing for future redevelopment options, and is within walking distance of several high-end hotels and multimillion-dollar condominiums.

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March 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Faces Disciplinary Charges

The investigative panel of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission alleged that the actions the judge took constituted inappropriate conduct in violation of several canons of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct and a chapter of the Florida Statutes.

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March 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Plaintiffs Fail to Move $900M Class Action to State Court Against Marcus & Millichap

A federal appeals court entered the first major decision in a class action seeking $900 million in damages when it reversed and remanded a lower court ruling.

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March 12, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Illegal Service? System Lapse Leaves Miami-Dade Process Servers With Expired Credentials

Under Florida law, a process server could be denied entry into condominiums or gated communities without proper identification. Even if they do not encounter a gatekeeper, the person who was served can dispute the legality of the service in court.

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March 11, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Appellate Ruling Creates Precedent to Contest Arbitration Provisions

"When an employer tells you to choose whether to quit or be fired, it is not much of a choice at all," said Kendall Coffey, a shareholder at Coffey Burlington in Miami and a former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

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