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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November 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Shaq Signs $11 Million Settlement to Resolve Astrals Investor Claims

“So much credit goes to Shaq personally for wanting to help all of the other victims, and to our federal judges," said Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm, of O'Neal's $11 million settlement agreement.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

November 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Am Law 100 Partners on Trump’s Short List to Replace Gensler as SEC Chair

“Gensler’s framework will continue to exist and be an option for whoever sits at the SEC going forward,” said Dorothy Lund, a leading expert on securities regulation and professor at Columbia Law School.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Gold Medal Grift? Caitlyn Jenner Accused in Crypto Fraud Scheme

“Many retail investors rely on statements that celebrities make in public, which is different than your generic meme coin minted and launched by an anonymous developer,” Peter Grazul of Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn said.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Final Countdown': SEC Launches Nearly 800% Litigation Surge in October

“All signs—most notably the recent surge in bitcoin’s price—point to a new day for bitcoin specifically and crypto in general,” said Tal J. Lifshitz, a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Law.com

2025 Will Be a Turning Point for Crypto Counselor Laura Brookover

“When there is a more productive relationship between industry and regulators, advocacy can take many forms,” said Laura Brookover, deputy general counsel for OpenSea.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 11, 2024 | The Recorder

California-Based Portal Crypto Exchange Faces Delaware Investor Class Action

“The allegations in the complaint are about investors being bullied into signing these conversions and being lied to about the use of this money,” said Eric Rosen, a partner at Dynamis.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 11, 2024 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Portal Crypto Exchange Faces Delaware Investor Class Action

“The allegations in the complaint are about investors being bullied into signing these conversions and being lied to about the use of this money,” said Eric Rosen, a partner at Dynamis.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Prominent Conservative Bitcoin Advocate Sues Crypto Startup

"I just want my money back," said Derek Khanna, who holds several roles and side hustles, including head of policy and general counsel for the Bitcoin Advocacy Project.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

What's Next for Crypto Litigators With a Trump Administration

"This industry is going to thrive now," said Teresa Goody Guillén, a partner at Baker & Hostetler. "The election just changes as to what legal services are needed."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

2024 South Florida Judicial Election Results Roundup

Here are the results of several competitive South Florida races for judge and judicial retention.

By Michael A. Mora | Lisa Willis

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