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].
February 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review
After Turbulent Year, Bar Associations Urge Lawyers To Focus on Mental Health"We are in the business of handling our client's most pressing problems," said Larry McDougal, the State Bar of Texas president. "That constant workload is stressful, and chronic stress impacts our mental health and can result in serious anxiety disorders and depression."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
February 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Boies Schiller, Paul Weiss to Push for Attorney Fees After $192M Bench Trial Award for Incidental DamagesAttorneys from two AM Law 200 firms are preparing to file a motion seeking an award of attorney fees in the seven figures.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
February 08, 2021 | Daily Business Review
A Miami Battle Pitting Proud Boys Leader Against Activists Has Jumped Into CourtAttorney Mario Williams said the leader of the protestors claimed the group did not file the lawsuit to recover monetary damages, only the attorney fees to cover the cost of litigation.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
February 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review
11th Circuit: Identity Theft Alone Is Not Enough to Gain Standing in LitigationThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit was one of the few federal circuits that had not yet weighed in on this pressing issue.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
February 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Meet the New Chief: Judge Chosen to Lead Miami-Dade Circuit CourtOn July 1, the jurist will assume the role of chief judge in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court, replacing Judge Bertila Soto.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
February 04, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Class Certified in $150M Lawsuit Over Obamacare Insurance PoliciesU.S. District Court Judge Raag Singhal, who sits in the Southern District of Florida, has certified a class of more than 200,000 members. The trial is set to commence in July.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
February 03, 2021 | Daily Business Review
11th Circuit Judge Peter Fay Has DiedThroughout the years on the federal bench, Judge Peter Fay advocated for the return of a higher standard of decency and ethics among practicing attorneys in their duty as officers of the court.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
February 02, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Sanctions Sought in Florida Spat Involving College Fees Amid PandemicMiami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas ruled, "Sovereign immunity is no bar to plaintiff's well-pled breach of contract claim."
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
February 01, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Why Bilzin Sumberg's Joy Spillis Lundeen Is Thriving in a Male-Dominated FieldThe story behind Joy Spillis Lundeen's reputation emanates from her pioneering family, who has made South Florida its home since residents along Flagler Street secured their horses by tying them to posts.
By Michael A. Mora
7 minute read
January 29, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Attorney Suspended Over $300M Ponzi SchemeCharles Paul-Thomas Phoenix did not disclose to the Florida Supreme Court the agreement he reached with the prosecutors to provide testimony against other defendants involved in the $300 million Ponzi scheme, but the state's highest court eventually found out.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
Trending Stories