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  • 11 U.S.C. §507 Priority Claims: The Professor’s Guide to Current Caps & Order

    Section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code outlines the priority of debt repayment in bankruptcy cases.

  • Furlough Protection for Spirit Airlines Workers: Essential Steps

    Spirit Airlines employees may claim priority wages up to $17,150 for unpaid wages pre-bankruptcy.

  • Navigating Job Hunting in the Age of AI

    AI in job hunting complicates applications, often overlooking qualified candidates, impacting the job market significantly.

  • The Domino Effect: Why 2026 is the Year of the ‘Job Hugger’

    Prof. Hernandez explains “Job Hugging” and why the 76% corporate bankruptcy spike and student loan debt are creating a defensive 2026 labor market.

  • PCH, Damon Dash, & Florida Foreclosures: Weathering the Next Financial Storm

    Bankruptcy filings demonstrate economic challenges, consumer vulnerabilities, and the impact of policy changes.

  • Understanding the Financial Fallout from Lehman Brothers

    The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008 reshaped financial attitudes and caused widespread economic repercussions.

  • The Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, But For How long?

    An appellate court deemed many Trump tariffs illegal, highlighting broader economic turmoil affecting consumers nationwide.

  • Tariff Effects: Financial Decisions We Face

    Tariffs increase consumer prices, forcing difficult financial decisions for families amid economic strain.

  • Bankruptcy Schedule E/F Explained: Listing Unsecured Debt

    Schedule E/F in bankruptcy lists unsecured debts; avoid common mistakes for accurate filing.

  • Recession Risks: Which States Are Struggling the Most?

    States face financial distress amid recession risks, with Texas leading in economic challenges.

  • North Dakota Bankruptcy Means Test Figures for 2026

    North Dakota’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.

  • Idaho Bankruptcy Means Test: Updated Figures and Forms

    Learn Idaho’s bankruptcy Means Test income limits, allowable expense deductions, and how eligibility is determined for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.

  • The New York Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms (2026)

    Learn New York’s bankruptcy means test income limits, allowable deductions, & determine eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.

  • North Carolina Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms

    North Carolina’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.

  • Idaho’s Unique Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption

    Idaho’s homestead exemption protects up to $175,000 in home equity in bankruptcy. Learn the rules, limits, and how Idaho’s “intent to occupy” requirement works.

  • Client Confidentiality and the Threat of Technology

    Learn how paralegals can protect client confidentiality in bankruptcy practice. Follow proven intake, verification, and communication protocols to avoid liability.

  • Handling Difficult Bankruptcy Clients: Office Protocols

    Practical guidance for paralegals on handling difficult bankruptcy clients, setting boundaries, documenting issues, and following office protocols to protect the firm.

  • When Bankruptcy Meets a DUI: Discharging Debt vs. Restoring a Driver’s License

    Bankruptcy may reinstate a suspended driver’s license, but it won’t eliminate DUI debts or satisfy DUI reinstatement requirements.

  • Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: What to Expect and Why They Are Delayed

    Learn why Chapter 13 confirmation hearings are often continued, what causes delays, and how trustees and creditors review your plan before approval.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Judges and the Federal Court Structure

    Learn how bankruptcy judges differ from Article III judges with fixed 14-year terms, circuit court appointments, & exclusive federal jurisdiction.