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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 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Lawyer Faces Emergency Suspension by Florida Supreme Court

The attorney, who is self-represented, allegedly spent client money on payments to multiple entities, such as American Express, Home Depot, BB Nails & Spa, Publix and Poshmark.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Third DCA Reverses City of Miami's 'Draconian Remedy of Demolition'

"This is another huge piece of evidence that these businessmen from Little Havana have been abused and taken advantage of and mistreated by the City and some of its commissioners in the $63.5 million judgment," said Robert Zarco, a partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski.

By Michael A. Mora

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April 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Finds Ex-Bang Energy CEO's Actions 'Illegal or Fraudulent'

John "Jack" Owoc founded Bang Energy's parent company, Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc., in 1993 and built it to become a multibillion-dollar company.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

American Bankruptcy Institute President Behind Push for Subchapter V Legislation

"The biggest accomplishment is that at the annual spring meeting, the task force will release and publish important recommendations to Congress," the ABI president said in an interview.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

U.S. 11th Circuit Certifies Attorney-Fees Question to Florida Supreme Court

"This is not just about attorney fees," said Faudlin Pierre, a partner at Pierre Simon. "It's about vindicating important property rights in the State of Florida."

By Michael A. Mora

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April 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Calls for Disbarment of South Florida Attorney

The respondent said he intends to file exceptions to the referee's report.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

April 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

These 6 Attorneys Made DeSantis' Shortlist for Miami Judge

The finalists were largely comprised of prosecutors and public defenders, continuing a trend seen in nominations to Florida state courts.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Law Schools Who Scored the Highest, Lowest February Bar Passage Rates

Nearly 600 first-time test takers took the exam, with over 330 passing, resulting in a February Florida Bar exam passage rate of more than 56%.

By Michael A. Mora

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April 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge: Rule for Higher Admission Fee to Florida Bar Does Not Violate Constitution

"The principle involved goes to the heart of the integrated economic union our founding fathers sought to ensure under the commerce clause," said Michael Debenedictis, a partner at Debenedictis & Debenedictis.

By Michael A. Mora

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April 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Hit With $575K Judgment, Client Faces Over $8.3M by Florida Federal Court

"If that deadline is blown, the court can bypass whatever legitimate reasons there may have been for vacating an award or preventing its enforcement," said Edward Lenci, a Hinshaw & Culbertson partner.

By Michael A. Mora

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