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76 articles across 7 topics. Each topic has its own page and its own RSS feed.

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Bankruptcy

Filing trends, rule changes and court decisions that shape Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, with a close eye on the Southern District of Florida.
  1. Bankruptcy Filings Rose 14 Percent in Early 2026: What the Numbers Say About Household StrainApr 9, 2026
  2. Bankruptcy Filings Up 11 Percent Through September 2026, and Congress Moves to Raise Chapter 13 LimitsOct 9, 2026
  3. Supreme Court Rules That Honest Mistakes in Bankruptcy Schedules Deserve a Closer LookJun 15, 2026
  4. New Means Test Figures Take Effect April 1: What Florida Households Should Know Before FilingMar 23, 2026
13

Consumer Debt

Credit cards, student loans, medical bills and buy now, pay later: what the latest data and rules mean for Florida households carrying debt.
  1. Education Department Delays Student Loan Wage Garnishment: What Borrowers in Default Should Do NowJan 21, 2026
  2. New Online Portal for Defaulted Student Loans: How Florida Borrowers Can Use Rehabilitation and ConsolidationOct 5, 2026
  3. Medical Debt and Credit Reports in 2026: Where Florida Stands as Other States Act and Preemption Fights GrowSep 24, 2026
  4. Household Debt Dips in Q2 2026, but New Credit Card and Auto Delinquencies Stay ElevatedAug 13, 2026
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Condo & HOA

Florida's community association law moves fast. Reserves, inspections, assessments, board duties and the disputes that follow, tracked as they change.
  1. After Hurricane Isaias, Condo Owners Face the Deductible Bill: How Association Repairs Become Special AssessmentsOct 26, 2026
  2. Florida Condo Sales Rose in the Third Quarter, but Prices Are Flat and Supply Is High: What It Means for Owners Under Fee PressureOct 21, 2026
  3. Port Royale Buyout Nears the Finish Line: Nine Units, a Five Percent Veto and the Case for Negotiating With HoldoutsOct 2, 2026
  4. Fourth DCA Vacates a $66,704 Award to a Condo Association That Never Filed a Counterclaim: Built Green v. Environ Condominium IISep 28, 2026
3

Economy

Interest rates, inflation and the household balance sheet, read for what they mean to borrowers in South Florida.
  1. The Fed Holds Rates Again as Energy Prices Push Inflation Higher: What It Means for BorrowersMay 1, 2026
  2. The Fed Raises Rates in September 2026: What a Higher Cost of Borrowing Means for Florida HouseholdsSep 18, 2026
  3. The Fed Cuts Rates a Third Time in 2025: What It Does and Does Not Change for Florida BorrowersDec 11, 2025
7

Litigation

Appellate decisions, procedure and Florida's tort reform era, from proposals for settlement to arbitration awards.
  1. Eleventh Circuit Confirms Arbitration Award: Interpretation, Not Modification, and the FAA Applies Unless the Contract Clearly Says OtherwiseSep 11, 2026
  2. Florida Property Insurance Lawsuits Keep Falling: What the January 2026 OIR Stability Report Means for Claim ResolutionJan 7, 2026
  3. Trace Elements v. Mackensen: Florida Supreme Court Requires Apportionment Even for Spouses With a Single ClaimJul 7, 2026
  4. Flowers Foods v. Brock: Supreme Court Says Last-Mile Drivers Can Fall Outside the Federal Arbitration ActJun 3, 2026
8

Mediation

Court rules, remote practice and the mechanics of settlement, written for counsel, adjusters and parties who mediate in Florida.
  1. NOAA Forecasts a Below-Normal 2026 Hurricane Season, but Property Claim Disputes Still Need a PlanMay 27, 2026
  2. Hurricane Isaias Claims Pass 62,000 as Thousands Close Without Payment: Preparing for the Dispute PhaseNov 3, 2026
  3. Cameras On: Proposed Rule 1.700 Amendment Would Require Video in Remote Florida MediationsMar 16, 2026
  4. Florida Supreme Court Declines to Require Cameras On in Remote MediationOct 19, 2026
9

Florida Law

New statutes, bills and rule amendments from Tallahassee and the Florida Supreme Court, explained in plain English.
  1. Homeowners Insurance Rate Decreases Reach 824,300 Florida Policyholders: What to Check at RenewalOct 30, 2026
  2. New ADA Notice Rule for Florida Court Proceedings Takes Effect July 1, While Remote Deposition Video Goes Back to CommitteeMay 15, 2026
  3. Biscayne 21 Settles After Three Years: What the Condo Termination Fight Teaches About Resolving Buyout DisputesSep 3, 2026
  4. Florida Appeals Court: An HOA Can Foreclose and Still Sue for Unpaid AssessmentsAug 10, 2026

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