Miami Lawyers
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Understanding Bankruptcy Costs: Fees vs. Expenses
Bankruptcy filing fees vary by chapter, with additional costs for attorney services and courses.
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The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed
Target boycotts harm employees rather than addressing systemic issues; focus on policy change instead.
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Trump-Gaza AI Video: Disturbing As We Worry about Trumpflation
Trump’s AI-generated video sparks controversy, highlighting his focus on entertainment over pressing national issues.
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Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts
Medicaid cuts provoke outrage; Republicans take troubling first steps.
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The Chaos Economy: How Government Instability Increases Household Debt
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Chaos Economy.” Discover how DOGE firings, $1,700 tariff costs, and stagnant wages are driving a 67% surge in small business bankruptcies and an affordability crisis.
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Strategic Exit: Why You Might Voluntarily Dismiss Your Bankruptcy Case
Can walking away from your bankruptcy filing be a tactical win? Prof. Hernandez breaks down the strategic use of voluntary dismissal in Chapter 7 and 13 to protect assets and regain control of your financial future.
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The Hypocrisy of DOGE Checks: Analyzing the Right’s Reactions
The author critiques right-wing hypocrisy over expected DOGE checks and government funding issues.
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Why Boycotting Target Stores Misses the Point
Professor Alex discusses the complexities of boycotting Target, advocating for smarter activism.
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A Personal Reflection on Joann Fabrics and Its Legacy
Joann Fabrics is closing over 500 stores following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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Chaos with Mass IRS Firings
Amid IRS firings, chaos threatens federal employment, tax refunds, and economic stability under Trump.
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How the National Debt is Forcing Consumers into Debt and Bankruptcy
How the national debt raises borrowing costs, shrinks household budgets, and pushes families toward Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Avoidance, Abandonment, and the Scope of Bankruptcy Trustee Powers
Learn the Chapter 7 trustee’s powers: understand the one-year insider look-back, post-petition freezes, and statutory abandonment.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Car Loans: Can You Keep Your Vehicle?
Worried about your vehicle? Learn how Chapter 7 exemptions protect your car loan, how a trustee buy-back works, and the real financial risks of reaffirming.
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Bankruptcy Code Structure: The Different Chapters Explained | Prof. Hernandez
Learn about the U.S. Bankruptcy Code structure from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13. Featured in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by Prof. Hernandez.
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Can You Go to Jail for Debt? The Reality of Debtors’ Prisons
Debunk the debtors’ prison myth. Learn how aggressive creditors exploit state-court contempt loops to trigger civil arrest warrants, and how to stop them.
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Why You Should Never File for Bankruptcy on Payday
Filing bankruptcy on payday is a costly mistake. Learn how the snapshot rule under 11 U.S.C. §541 can trap your paycheck and trigger avoidable financial loss.
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Why Chapter 7 Liquidations Are Outpacing Chapter 13 Cases
Chapter 7 filings are growing at triple the rate of Chapter 13. Learn how escrow shock and the $18.8T household‑debt crisis are driving a wave of liquidations.
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The Hidden Risk of Passive Business Ownership in Consumer Bankruptcy
Does bankruptcy put a relative’s business at risk if your name is on the paperwork? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes passive equity.
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The Statutory Distribution of Debt in Bankruptcy
A clear guide to how bankruptcy distributes debt, from priority claims to Chapter 13 feasibility and the liquidation test that protects unsecured creditors.
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The Redfin Delisting Surge: The “Buying Time” Strategy
Redfin data shows a surge in delistings as homeowners try to “buy time.” This article explains the risks of becoming an accidental landlord in a tightening economy.