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].
April 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Carnival Faces Florida Lawsuit for Allegedly Resisting Care of Passenger Suffering Heart Attack"What we found over time is that when something goes wrong, cruise ships don't have the ability to deal with it despite what they say in their advertisements," claimed Todd Michaels, a partner at the Haggard Law Firm.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
April 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Judge's Son Dies in Head-on Collision: 'I Love You, Dad'The South Florida judge said he woke up around 5:15 a,m., and soon afterwards, two officers with the Florida Highway Patrol knocked on his door
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
April 04, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Am Law Firm's $104K Attorney Fees Claim Struck by Florida Federal Court"This situation is precisely why claims not raised before the court rules are forfeited; otherwise, the court's rulings would never be final," the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida held.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
April 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Little-Known Law Leads to $3M South Florida Settlement"That pressure led them to decide that they should resolve the case for their insurance policy limits," said Robert Fiore, an attorney for the estate.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
April 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review
'Just a Horror Show': Miami Lawyers Get $3.1M Settlement for Condo Client"Homeowners need to be aware of Surfside because what they think might not affect them actually might," said Ronald Weil, a partner at the Weil Law Firm.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
April 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Broward Jury Returns About 90% Less in Damages Than $6.3M Crash Victim Sought"These were the types of photographs that caused a jury to look closely at a defendant," said Robert O'Malley, a partner at Tyson & Mendes.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
March 29, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Candidate for State Attorney Faces 60-Day SuspensionJudge Gilbert Smith Jr. found that the "respondent's conduct was intentional and a suspension is warranted."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
March 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Suspends 6 AttorneysThe disciplinary action ranges from disbarment to public reprimand.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
March 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review
What Not to Do: $43M Verdict Undone Over Hearsay"Knowing that this testimony could evoke sympathy in the minds of the jurors, experienced trial lawyers used these improper and highly prejudicial statements to paint a detailed picture—one that graphically illustrated two independent, emotional conversations between a dying mother and her loving sons," Third District Court of Appeal Judge Monica Gordo held in the opinion.
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
March 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review
2 Lawyers Rise to Broward Bench: What to Expect from the New JudgesThe lawyers provided advice to attorneys who will appear before them in court.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
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