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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February 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

1,000 Lawsuits: Meet the Broward Lawyer Behind a Wave of Litigation

He was admitted to the practice of law in October 2015.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Crypto Investors Sue NBA, McCarter & English

"In so doing, McCarter & English was so reckless and grossly negligent in their work that they crossed the line into soliciting the sale of unregistered securities and in actively participating in and enabling this RICO Conspiracy that has caused …billions in damages," the plaintiffs alleged in the nearly 110-page lawsuit.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Boca Raton to Face $2M in Attorney Fees Over Public Records Violations in Real Estate Project

"When you fight the government, you better plan on having deep coffers and be persistent, because, sadly, even governments lie," said Robert Sweetapple, a partner at Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

This Attorney Will Become the Next South Florida Judge

The incoming judge said he will be assigned to the civil division and will don the black robe starting on March 1.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Plaintiff Hit with Sanctions by Private Judge for 'Dodging Depositions'

The case shows how the use of private judges can expedite complex litigation matters, including sanctionable conduct, said Jordan Shaw, a partner at Zebersky Payne.

By Michael A. Mora

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February 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Where Miami Ranks in States Litigators Charge Highest Attorney Fee Rates

"These new lawyers are integrating their N.Y. rates into the market and increasing the rates, but I don't think that the rates charged for local work are increasing at the same pace," attorney fees expert Edward Mullins, a partner at Reed Smith, said about Miami's high rates.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

February 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

U.S. Eleventh Circuit Enters Ruling Against Trial Judge Over Potential Juror Bias

"We cannot know, for example, whether Juror Eight's niece is compensated with stock options, works in Royal Caribbean's legal or risk management departments, or gives Juror Eight cruise discounts," the U.S. Eleventh Circuit ruled.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 01, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Federal Circuit Judge Takes Senior Status, Sets High Bar for Nominee

"I'll be 70 years old in a few months," Judge Charles Wilson said in an interview, "and it just seemed like the perfect time for me to step aside and make room for someone younger to have an opportunity to serve on the Eleventh Circuit."

By Michael A. Mora

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