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].
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
4 minute read
October 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
SEC Lists 2025 Target Industries in 'Familiar Rubric'"There is some level of uncertainty this year regarding pending SEC rulemaking," said Ryan Swan, a partner at Paul Hastings.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
October 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review
U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge Emeritus A. Jay Cristol Dies at 95"Although each case might be one of hundreds or more on your calendar that week, for many individuals, this is one of the most important days in their lives," a former colleague on the bench recalled in an exchange with the late-judge.
By Michael A. Mora
5 minute read
October 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
Former CFTC Chair and SEC Commissioner Chart Election's Impact on Crypto and Capital Markets"With respect to crypto, [Kamala Harris'] criminal prosecution background colors how she views the sector," said Paul S. Atkin, chief executive of Patomak Global Partners and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner from 2002 to 2008.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 10, 2024 | Law.com
Binance's Singapore-Based General Counsel Is Shattering Crypto's 'Bro Ceiling'"The fact that it is a new, nascent industry provides women with the opportunity to be in those roles and to be able to progress very quickly," said Eleanor Hughes, general counsel for Binance.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 09, 2024 | The Recorder
Mango Labs Sues Ex-Employees for Over $10M After 'Egregious' Governance Nightmare"It's good for the industry to take a stand against this kind of conduct," said Michael Burshteyn, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
October 08, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Crypto.com Becomes Latest Industry Player to Sue the SEC"The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications, not just for Crypto.com, but for the broader crypto industry, particularly as it relates to secondary-market transactions and how they're regulated," said Tonya M. Evans, a professor at Penn State Dickinson Law whose research includes digital assets.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read