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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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March 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade Judge Michael Hanzman to Step Down From State Court Bench

The Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge tendered his resignation, effective March 31.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Judge Awards Gilead Sciences $131M Judgment

"When you see a judgment like this one for $131 million, that's really meaningful and in some respects, it is as powerful or nearly as powerful as criminal prosecution," said Jason Mehta, a partner at Foley & Lardner and an expert not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Right Eye Removed: Woman Files Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective Artificial Tears

"No one should be subjected to this unreasonable risk of harm just by getting products they need on a daily basis," said Ryan Yaffa, who is among the attorneys who represent the plaintiff.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Insurance Curtain Raiser: Florida High Court to Hear Arguments in Case With 'Substantial Uncertainty'

"When it comes to insurance issues that are regulated by statutes, we have to operate pursuant to the plain, unambiguous language of the statute," Chad A. Barr, principal attorney at Chad Barr Law, said about the issue before the Florida Supreme Court.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

March 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Miami Developer's Early Win Might Create New Reality in Federal, State 'Takings' Litigation

"This case is, in the main, about the extent to which an incorporated municipality can absolve itself of liability under this doctrine by claiming that, in imposing the offensive condition, it was merely enforcing the county's will," U.S. District Judge Roy Altman wrote.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

March 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Broward Judge Awards $9.9M in Attorney Fees and Costs After $33M Salmon Settlement

"If I go to the grocery store, and I'm buying salmon, my assumption is that the prices that I'm paying are the result of a competitive marketplace," said Roger Mandel, a shareholder at Jeeves Mandel Law Group, who is not involved in the litigation.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

March 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Zero Dollars: Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict on $36M Patent Claim

"Aatrix was just trying to profit as much as possible off of its overaggressive patent enforcement strategy," said Woodrow "Woody" Pollack, a partner at Shutts & Bowen.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'City-Government Run Amok': Story Nightclub Sues City of Miami Beach

Story nightclub, in the 25-page complaint, labeled the ordeal "a case study in city-government run amok, and precisely the kind of conduct that our judiciary exists to stop."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Litigants Can Recover Copyright Damages Over 3 Years, 11th Circuit Rules in Case Splitting Appeals Courts

"You're going to see more discovery over when the party who filed the lawsuit discovered the infringement or should have discovered the infringement with reasonable diligence," said Will Trueba, a partner at Trueba & Suarez.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

February 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Controversial Tort Measure Moves to Florida House Judiciary Committee

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to follow through on his promise to take on trial lawyers.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read


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