Protecting Creditor Claims in Florida Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Learn how creditor claims, deadlines, and late-filed claims work in Florida assignments for the benefit of creditors under Chapter 727, including what to do if you missed the bar date because you never received notice.
New York Probate Creditor Claims: Different Deadlines, Different Risks, Same Need to Move Fast
New York probate creditor claims work differently than Florida. Learn the seven-month claim period, service and verification rules, rejection deadlines, SCPA 1809 and 1810 proceedings, and why creditors must stay vigilant.
Creditor Claims in Florida Probate: Deadlines, Risks, and What Every Claimant Should Know
This article explains how creditor claims work in Florida probate, including notice to creditors, claim form and filing, three‑month and two‑year deadlines, the personal representative’s proof of claim, objections and independent actions under section 733.705, and practical strategies and risks for creditors seeking recovery.
Filing a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy: Jurisdiction Traps, Deadlines, and Strategic Non‑Filing
Learn when to file (or not file) a proof of claim in Chapter 7, 11, and 13, including jurisdiction risks, bar dates, common objections, and strategic options for creditors.
More Than a Checkbox: Disinterestedness, Special Counsel, and Conflict Screening in Bankruptcy Cases
Learn how courts in the Second and Eleventh Circuits apply bankruptcy ‘disinterestedness’ rules, including special counsel under §327(e) and practical conflict checks.
Litigation Isn’t Rocket Science, But It’s No Walk in the Park
NASA’s Artemis II launch is a powerful reminder that some missions are too important to leave to improvisation....
Not Your Lawyer, Not Your Doctor: What You Lose When You Trust AI With Sensitive Questions
Smart devices and free apps come with serious privacy, legal, and medical risks. Learn how AI tools can destroy confidentiality and what you can do to protect yourself.
Tactical Lessons from Sun Tzu for the Modern Litigator
Part 2 applies Sun Tzu’s tactical lessons to modern litigation, focusing on motion practice, discovery, timing, and ethical decision‑making in civil disputes.
Timeless Strategy: Why The Art of War Still Matters in Litigation
Part 1 explores five core principles from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and how they guide modern litigation strategy, case assessment, and settlement decisions.
The One Thing Notebook: Tiny Daily Actions, Big Long-Term Results
Use a One Thing Notebook to build professional development habits, grow side hustles, and turn loose ideas into finished legal blog posts—day by day.
The Perils of Convenient Amnesia: Managing Forgetful Clients and Witnesses
Forgetful clients and witnesses can destroy credibility. Learn practical steps lawyers can take to manage memory, protect the record, and strengthen their cases.
The Case for Preparation: Why Real Advocates Do Not “Wing It”
Effective advocacy begins with preparation. Learn why mastering your case empowers real-time improvisation and why “winging it” is never a substitute for competence.