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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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July 30, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Defendants in $575M Crypto Fraud Freed After Fed's Star Witness Discredited

"Whenever you ask the court to do something that no judge in the district has done before, and only a handful of judges around the country have done, and when the magistrate judge has already disagreed with you, it presents a challenge, to say the least," said Andrey Spektor, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Artists Sue SEC in Preemptive Lawsuit Over Whether NFTs Are Securities

"The SEC has gone beyond what people traditionally think of as investment contracts or securities, and they have now started encroaching into the art world, just because the art in their previous cases happened to be digital," Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen, said in an interview.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 25, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Broward Election: Judge Jessica Marra vs. Andres Chaves Sanz

The Group 18 candidates are seeking a seat on the Broward Circuit Court bench.

By Michael A. Mora

6 minute read

July 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Coinbase Urges Judge to Order SEC to Produce Documents

"Documents related to these communications bear directly on the claims the SEC now asserts and on Coinbase's fair notice defense," said Paul Grewal, Coinbase's chief legal officer.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Race for Broward Circuit Judge: Incumbent Stefanie Moon Faces Candidate John 'Johnny' Weekes

Here's why Judge Stefanie Moon and John "Johnny" Weekes said voters should select them in the Aug. 20 primary election.

By Michael A. Mora

5 minute read

July 23, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Largest Crypto Hosting Facility Sues Texas Bitcoin Mining Operation

"The key takeaway is to craft better agreements," said Ishmael Green, a partner at Diaz Reus and a cryptocurrency expert not involved in the litigation.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

A Juggernaut Built From Scratch: Morgan & Morgan's Business Model

Without Tim Morgan, there might not have been litigator John Morgan, who built one of the world's largest personal injury plaintiff firms.

By Michael A. Mora | Lisa Willis

5 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Scott Shapiro Takes on Incumbent Kathleen 'Katie' McHugh for Broward Judgeship

Here's why Scott Shapiro and the incumbent Judge Kathleen "Katie" McHugh believe they deserve a vote in the Group 6 race for a seat on the Broward County Court bench.

By Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

July 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Lauren Peffer and Emilio 'Emi' Benitez Face Off to Become Broward Judge

Here's why Lauren Peffer and Emilio "Emi" Benitez say they deserve a six-year term on the Broward County bench.

By Michael A. Mora

14 minute read

July 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Court Rules Governor's Election Crimes Task Force Can Bring Case Against Miami Man

"The ruling is going to allow the prosecutions of all these dismissed cases to proceed," said Robert Barrar, who represents one of the 20 people accused of voter fraud.

By Michael A. Mora

3 minute read