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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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August 26, 2024 | Law.com

Meet the Moscow Attorney Representing Arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

"It's the same as blaming a car manufacturer, some giant auto concern, for the fact that its cars are used for criminal purposes, or blaming them for an accident," Dmitry Agranovsky told Russian media about his client's arrest.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

SEC, Richard Heart Clash in Dueling Motions Over $1 Billion Unregistered Securities Litigation

"This case will go down in history as one of those cases that nobody saw coming, and it is very important," said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz, Reus & Targ who is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 22, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Binance Sued After $30 Million in Crypto Stolen and Allegedly Laundered on Platform

The plaintiff alleged five causes of action, including RICO, through what he characterized as the "Binance crypto-wash enterprise."

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Roundup of 2024 South Florida Judicial Election Results

Here is where the races stand as of Wednesday morning.

By Michael A. Mora

7 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

First Promoters Jimmy Butler, Ben Armstrong to Settle in Binance Litigation

Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm in Coconut Grove, and David Boies, the chair of Boies Schiller Flexner in New York, have also moved for preliminary approval of the proposed settlement class, to appoint class representatives and to appoint them co-lead class counsel.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of 'Securities'

"We are extremely fortunate that Judge Moreno authored the first extensive ruling on cryptocurrency and celebrity promotions," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

August 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Google Sued Over $5M in Crypto Stolen by 'Malicious' Wallet App in App Store

"The key piece of information is going to be whether Google was aware that it had a scam app operating on its app store and how long it allowed that to persist," said Andrew Dressel, a lawyer who has a specialty in crypto litigation and is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Podhurst Orseck, Client and Ex-Partner Face Nearly $575K in Attorney Fees

"This appears to be one of those cases where it is probably best to find a resolution as the fees and expenses will just continue to mount," said Ed Mullins, a partner at Reed Smith who is an attorney fees expert not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

SEC Sues Couple, Their Company and Its Promoters in $650M Global Crypto Fraud Case

"The only way to avoid a lot more victims in the next decade is if the industry is regulated," said Joel Hirschhorn of Hirschhorn Law, who is not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

August 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Coinbase Slams SEC's Proposal to Amend Definition of Term 'Exchange'

"Further, the SEC starts from an assumption that there is some problem with the industry in need of correction, yet fails to prove that problem's existence," said Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of Coinbase Inc.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read


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