Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • Reaffirmation Agreements: The Silent Way Creditors Hurt Your Credit After a Chapter 7 Discharge

    Reaffirmation agreements in bankruptcy affect credit reporting of secured debts, impacting debtors’ credit scores significantly.

  • Disbarment and Dismissal: The Legal Tailspin of Rudy Giuliani

    Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to convert to Chapter 7.

  • SAVE Plan Ending in 2026: Key Deadlines For Student Loans Borrowers

    Master the student loan repayment transition from the SAVE plan to the OBBBA. Prof. Hernandez explains the Supreme Court ruling, the new RAP plan, and critical July 1 deadlines for borrowers. Protect your forgiveness credits and avoid costly automatic enrollment.

  • Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s Analysis on Life Insurance and the Bankruptcy Estate

    How does a term life or whole life insurance policy affect a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? As a professor of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, I explain the critical difference between cash value, exemptions, and the steps a bankruptcy trustee can take against your policy.

  • Bankruptcy Residency Requirements: Can You Use Another State’s Exemptions?

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains the 180 and 730-day residency rules. Learn how relocation affects your bankruptcy filing venue and which state’s exemption laws protect your home and assets under the Bankruptcy Code.

  • Bankruptcy and Car Accidents: Navigating Asset Disclosure and Liability

    Can car accident debt be discharged in bankruptcy? Learn how settlements are treated as assets & which accident-related liabilities are eligible for discharge.

  • Navigating the Fallout: How the Infowars Bankruptcy Liquidation Unfolded

    Legal analysis of the Infowars bankruptcy liquidation, examining Chapter 11 conversion, trustee duties, and strict judicial oversight of asset auctions.

  • Republican-led States Sue Biden Administration Over Student Loan Forgiveness | Podcast Discussion

    The podcast delves into student loan forgiveness politics. Republican-led states oppose it, despite potential economic benefits.

  • Navigating the Lawsuit Process: Key Steps Explained

    The podcast discusses being served a lawsuit, legal responses, bankruptcy effects, and mediation.

  • Can Your Golf Hobby Affect Bankruptcy Claims?

    This podcast delves into golf and bankruptcy issues, shedding light on bankruptcy’s impact on golf activities.