From Colonial Debt to Modern Insolvency: How American Bankruptcy Law Evolved Over 250 Years
As the United States turns 250, this article traces how American bankruptcy law evolved from the Acts of 1800, 1841, and 1867 to the modern Code and Subchapter V.
Rooker-Feldman After T.M.: The Supreme Court Clarifies a Jurisdictional Rule That Matters in Florida Federal and Bankruptcy Courts
Analyzes the Supreme Court’s T.M. ruling on Rooker-Feldman, its alignment with Exxon, Nicholson, and Behr, and its impact on Florida bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation strategy.
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.
Two Gates to the Stand: How Civil Discovery Rules and Evidence Rules Can Make or Break Your Expert
Learn how FRCP 26 and 37 differ from FRE 702 and 703, and how discovery rules and Daubert admissibility standards can make or break expert testimony at trial.
Preserving Crucial Testimony: The Role of Depositions De Bene Esse in Business Fraud and Ponzi Litigation
Discover how de bene esse depositions preserve crucial trial testimony in complex business fraud and Ponzi schemes. Explore their legal origins, federal and state recognition, and real-world case examples from Florida and beyond.
What to Do When a Customer Files for Bankruptcy
Few things are more frustrating for a business owner than learning that a customer who owes you money...
Beyond the Tour Guide: The True Role of Local Counsel in High-Profile Litigation
Serving as local counsel in a high-profile case can at first seem like a supporting role, but reflection...
Hot Take: The TikTok Ban Is Now Law—And the President Can’t Just Waive It Away
As of today, the much-debated TikTok ban is in full legal effect. The 90-day extension period Congress carved...
Key Strategies Attorneys Should Use for Evidentiary Hearings
Following two recent evidentiary hearings, I was reminded of the significant challenges attorneys face in evidentiary hearings, where...
Using Devices Like Plaud Note in Florida: What Businesses Need to Know About Eavesdropping Laws – Part II
In a recent post I identified how the use of recording devices like Plaud Note may run afoul...
Using Devices Like Plaud Note in Florida: What Businesses Need to Know About Eavesdropping Laws – Part I
The rise of AI-powered note-taking devices—such as Plaud Note—has made it easier than ever to capture conversations, transcribe...