Why the Visa and Mastercard Settlement Is Back in the News
Prof. Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, breaks down the 2026 Credit Card Competition Act and why the $30B Visa/Mastercard settlement failed.
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Author: Alexander Hernandez
Car Loans & Bankruptcy Guide: How to Keep Your Vehicle in 2026
Rising car loan defaults amidst high interest rates and increasing credit card debt prompt bankruptcy considerations.
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Can Personal Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy? A Lawyer’s Guide
Can you discharge personal loans in bankruptcy? Professor Hernandez provides a lawyer’s guide to consolidation debt, trustee objections, and filing strategies.
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The Giuliani Bankruptcy: A Case Study in Residency and Domicile
This Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy residency domicile case study examines the strategic issues of choosing bankruptcy exemptions and navigating the 730-day residency rule.
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How Bankruptcy Impacts Lawsuits in Different States
Filing bankruptcy in one state stops lawsuits everywhere. A consumer bankruptcy expert explains the Supremacy Clause and how the automatic stay halts out-of-state car accident cases.
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PSLF in 2026: New Rules & Tax Implications
Is your PSLF at risk? Discover how 2026 tax changes and new OBBBA rules could nullify your public service credits. Learn to protect your forgiveness today.
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Foreclosures are Rising: Don’t Panic, Get Informed
Law professor breaks down the foreclosure process and solutions. Learn how bankruptcy protects your home and financial future.
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Preparing for a Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge in 2026
Master the 2026 OBBBA student loan consolidation bankruptcy discharge strategy. Secure your legacy status before the July 1 deadline and beat the return of the tax bomb.
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Second Amendment Rights and Bankruptcy: Can You Keep Your Firearms?
Does the Second Amendment protect your guns in bankruptcy court? Learn how state exemptions work and why constitutional rights don’t always equal asset protection.
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Predatory Hospital Billing Tactics: Protecting Your Finances
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., explains the link between predatory hospital billing tactics and medical bankruptcy. Protect your assets from medical debt traps.
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