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 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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November 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Latham & Watkins Adds Regulatory Partner to Strengthen West Coast Crypto Presence

"Most of our regulatory expertise at Latham sits in our East Coast offices," said Tad J. Freese, a Latham & Watkins California office managing partner.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

November 04, 2024 | The Recorder

$1.3 Billion Crypto IRA Startup Faces Claims of 'Frat House' Culture

"Beyond the allegations of office discussions about strip clubs and the use of cocaine at work, their general lack of oversight is startling," said Ann Olivarius, a partner at McAllister Olivarius not involved in the matter.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

November 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Parting Shot': SEC Issues Wells Notice to Immutable Ahead of US Election

"If the manner of providing clarity to the industry is by winning against this attempted regulation by enforcement, then Immutable is happy to do so," Immutable said in the blog post.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read

October 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Dapper Labs $4M Settlement, $1.3M in Attorney Fees Reveal NFT Settlement Trend

"What you see happening is the real development around NFTs isn't necessarily in a particular image or art or music or film," said Jim Walker, a partner at Perkins Coie who counsels blockchain businesses on potential regulatory risk avoidance and mitigation.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 29, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Crypto Industry Joins Forces to Thwart SEC's Airdrop Crackdown

"The crypto industry, through legal scholars, industry groups and organizations, is presenting a united front in high-profile legal battles and fighting back against overreaching regulatory agencies, primarily the SEC," said Tyler Harttraft, a partner at Bull Blockchain Law who is not involved in the case.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The Recorder

Coinbase Scores Arbitration Win Under New Federal Precedent

"In the time since the plaintiff filed his complaint, nearly two years have passed," a Coinbase spokesperson said in a statement. "During this time, he could have gone to arbitration and obtained a decision on the merits."

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Chainalysis Beats $650 Million Lawsuit for Report Labeling Crypto Company 'Scam'

"The statute is still relatively new in the sense that the case law interpreting and applying the statute's standard for pleading-stage dismissal has continued to develop," said Ellyde R. Thompson, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.

By Michael A. Mora

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