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].
July 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Miami Judge Rules Podhurst Orseck, Client and Ex-Partner Jointly Liable for 25% Referral FeeMiami-Dade Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez entered the ruling following a four-day bench trial.
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
July 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Miami Judge Disbarred for Professional Misconduct"His disregard of this duty, along with his apparent willingness to engage in dishonest conduct to further his own ambitions, is not only harmful to the legal process, but raises serious concerns about his trustworthiness and overall fitness to continue the practice of law," the Florida Supreme Court ruled.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review
'Stab Venequip in the Back': Caterpillar Faces $100M Lawsuit in Miami Federal CourtThe action is pending before U.S. District Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga in the Southern District of Florida.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Douglas Leifert, Jean Marie Middleton and Lourdes Casanova Want Your Vote for Palm Beach JudgeGet to know the attorneys seeking a place on the Palm Beach County Court.
By Michael A. Mora
8 minute read
July 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Broward Judge Faces Public Reprimand for Circulating Rumors About Opponent"To engage in such behavior is to engage in the type of negative campaigning that is common in other types of campaigns but not permitted in judicial elections," the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission asserted.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
'Jury Did Not Get It Right': Florida Judge Vacates $10.2M Verdict, Denies Retrial"A new trial is one thing," said Lewis Murphy, a partner at Murphy and Walker. "But a judgment notwithstanding a verdict—particularly after a three-week trial—is a rarer occurrence."
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
5 Questions for Miami-Dade County Court Candidates: Incumbent Christopher Green and Rita Maria BaezHere's why incumbent Judge Christopher Green and Miami attorney Rita Maria Baez say they deserve a vote in August's Miami-Dade County Court race.
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
July 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review
South Florida Law Firms Beat Legal Malpractice Lawsuit"I would have expected more from a board-certified civil trial attorney," said Todd Baker, a shareholder at Kogan & DiSalvo.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Vote for Broward Judge: Tamar Hamilton, Corey Brian Friedman Face OffHere's what Tamar Hamilton and Corey Brian Friedman said qualified them for the seat.
By Michael A. Mora
7 minute read
July 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida Governor Appoints Kansas Gooden to State Appellate Court"Litigants and their lawyers can expect me to be the kind of judge I wanted to appear before when I was an appellate practitioner," said Kansas Gooden, a shareholder at Boyd & Jenerette.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
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