Miami Lawyers
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Impacts of the Ongoing Trade War: What to Expect
Below is a summary of my podcast and YouTube discussing the ongoing trade war. Key Points Trade Wars, Non-Existent Trade Deals, and a New Pope It seems our heads are spinning 24/7. We have a new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV. He was born in Chicago, but resided in Latin America for most…
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Why the U.S.-Britain Trade Deal is Not What You Think
The supposed U.S.-Britain trade deal is misleading, lacking any concrete agreements or impacts.
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Weight Watchers is Skinny on Cash
Earlier this week, Weight Watchers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The good news is that their website stated that members will be unaffected. What Went Wrong with Weight Watchers? As I’ve stated consistently throughout my blogs and YouTube videos, businesses need to be fluid and…
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Why the U.S. Economy Feels Like a Toxic Conflict Relationship
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez explains how 2026 tariffs and Iran war fuel costs are nickel-and-diming households. Protect your budget from rising costs.
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The Cubanization of the U.S. Economy| Prof. Hernandez
Morgan Stanley predicts a “Cubanized” U.S. economy, emphasizing creativity and resourcefulness in challenges.
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Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Debt
The statute of limitations limits debt recovery time; expired debts are generally uncollectible through lawsuits.
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Understanding D.C. Bankruptcy Exemptions: What You Need to Know
D.C. bankruptcy allows choosing federal or local exemptions, with specific residency and asset protection rules.
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Understanding Trump’s Tax Claims and Executive Orders
Discusses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating political statements and tax systems.
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How to Protect Yourself from Student Loan Wage Garnishment
Student loans will begin wage garnishment on May 5, 2025; stay financially prepared.
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Dismissed with Prejudice and the Prejudice Period
The “prejudice period” limits bankruptcy refiling after dismissal, lasting 180 days for Chapter 7 and 13.
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Personal Loans and Credit Cards: Dividing Marital Debt in a Divorce
A divorce attorney and law professor explains how marital debt is divided, and why debt in one spouse’s name may still be shared in divorce.
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Missing Creditors in Bankruptcy Petition? Here’s What You Can Do
Forgot to list a creditor in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Take these steps to protect yourself and keep the automatic stay in place.
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Strategic Foreclosure Delay: Using Bankruptcy to Secure a Successful Home Sale
Authored by a published law professor. This guide details how to use bankruptcy to secure a crucial delay and successfully sell your home before foreclosure.
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Bankruptcy & Car Loans: Reaffirmation and Co-Signer Risk
Debtors facing bankruptcy must decide whether to keep or surrender their car and understand co-borrower and co-signer liabilities.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Guide
Domestic support obligations, like alimony and child support, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. They have priority.
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Understanding Bankruptcy: Effect of Joint Car Ownership in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Hailey’s joint ownership of her boyfriend’s car in Georgia complicates her options for bankruptcy filing.
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Rite Aid Locations Closing in California Due to Bankruptcy- What You Need to Know
Rite Aid bankruptcy spurs closures in California. Bankruptcies surged in 2023; expect more filings in 2024.
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$5 Billion More in Student Loan Debt Relief for 74,000 Borrowers
The Biden administration cancels $5 billion in student loans for 74,000 borrowers, including teachers, nurses, and firefighters.
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LLC Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Take on Why Limited Liability Doesn’t Always Protect You
Even with an LLC, filing for business bankruptcy may require personal bankruptcy. Chapter 7 or 11 is possible.
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How Bankruptcy Influences Divorce Settlements
Bankruptcy can complicate divorces, affecting debt responsibility and credit reports. Federal law trumps state law.