Miami Lawyers

  • Claire’s and Icing Store Closures in Florida: Key Details

    Claire’s is closing fifteen Florida locations due to bankruptcy and changing consumer habits.

  • Understanding Schedule D for Secured Creditor Claims

    Schedule D requires all secured debts in bankruptcy; listing does not mean asset surrender.

  • Understanding Stagflation Signs and Core Inflation: A Deep Dive

    Stagflation concerns rise as inflation and stagnant job growth create economic uncertainty and fear.

  • 4.4 Million Exposed in TransUnion Data Breach—Take Action!

    TransUnion’s data breach affects 4.4 million; consider freezing credit to safeguard personal information.

  • Claire’s Store Closures in Georgia: Complete List

    Claire’s is closing several Georgia locations due to bankruptcy and shifting retail trends.

  • Understanding Tariff Driven Inflation

    Lower interest rates signal economic struggle, worsened by tariffs, increasing costs of living significantly.

  • The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: How Trade Policy Fuels Debt and Bankruptcy

    Trump tariffs can raise costs significantly, affecting household expenses and increasing bankruptcies nationwide.

  • PSLF Under Threat: What Borrowers Need to Know

    A new Department of Education rule could eliminate PSLF due to their employer’s misconduct: “guilt by association.”

  • Why Foreclosures Filings Are Rising in Tourist-Haven States

    Foreclosure rates rise sharply in tourism-dependent states, reflecting economic strains and tourism decline.

  • Claire’s Bankruptcy Chapter 11: Tariffs and Store Closures

    Claire’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, facing debt, tariffs, and changing consumer behavior.

  • The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11

    Small‑business bankruptcy debt limits are shifting, and the proposed $7.5 million Subchapter V cap could reshape eligibility and filing strategy for distressed businesses.

  • The Legal Hierarchy, the Supremacy Clause, and Federal Bankruptcy Law

    Explore how the legal hierarchy & Supremacy Clause shape federal bankruptcy practice, establishing uniform rules & court procedures under Title 11.

  • A Guide to Understanding Maine Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Maine bankruptcy exemptions explained for 2026, including homestead, vehicle, personal property, and residency rules. Learn what assets you can protect in Chapter 7 or 13.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: Why It Is a Federal Matter

    A guide on bankruptcy and federal jurisdiction, and why local rules shape daily practice in every district.

  • Beyond the Bankruptcy Petition: The 341 Meeting and Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings

    Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 7 341 meetings differ from Chapter 13 confirmation hearings, and understanding the local court rules.

  • A Guide to Understanding Louisiana Bankruptcy Exemptions

    A guide to the Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions, including homestead, tools of the trade, & personal property protections.

  • What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy

    Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.

  • Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits

    Navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy limits? Discover why Section 109(e)’s $1.58M secured and $526K unsecured caps create a strict firewall, and avoid hidden eligibility traps.

  • Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?

    Facing mounting credit card debt? Find out whether you’re in a slow bleed or a hard crash — and why a legal reset may be the smartest way to regain control.

  • A Guide to Understanding Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Kentucky bankruptcy exemptions explained, including homestead, tools of the trade, wildcard rules, and how federal exemptions compare.