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  • 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.

  • 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.