CORAL GABLES, FL – Jan. 7, 2021 – Several weeks ago Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced a controversial and sweeping consumer bankruptcy reform bill (the “Warren Plan”). Most of the discussion surrounding the Warren Plan has been academic given the composition of Congress. However, now that Democrats are in control of the White House and Congress there is a real possibility…
Coral Gables — December 23, 2020 — In the next few months, the uniform federal laws, which have governed all bankruptcy cases in the United States for decades, will be examined and potentially updated under the Biden administration. Two weeks ago, Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a controversial and sweeping consumer bankruptcy reform bill (the “Warren Plan”). The centerpiece of the…
CORAL GABLES – Dec. 18, 2020 – With a new bill in Congress aimed at bankruptcy reform, this week the blogosphere along with major news outlets have been examining the student debt crisis in the United States. Most report that there are at least 45 million borrowers who collectively owe almost $1.6 trillion in student loans, and that U.S. Student…
Coral Gables — December 11, 2020 — This week Senator Elizabeth Warren, and other members of Congress introduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 in a stated effort to simplify the consumer bankruptcy system. The centerpiece is the entire elimination of both Chapters 7 (a liquidation bankruptcy that wipes out most of your general unsecured debts such as credit…
MIAMI – August 20, 2020 – Agentis founding partner Robert P. Charbonneau has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, for his work in the area of Litigation-Bankruptcy. The Best Lawyers in America® is a widely used guide to the nation’s top legal talent. This is the sixth year Charbonneau…
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling won by Christopher Spuches for a Miami Beach property owner whose utilities had been shut down over a dispute on the city’s actions to restrict short-term rentals, imposing fines exceeding $200,000. “We’re very happy that the homeowner had their utilities restored,” Spuches said. “But also that future homeowners don’t have to…
Jackson, TN – July 9, 2020 – Agentis is pleased to announce that William J. Hardegree has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group in its new Tennessee offices. “We are excited to have Bill join the firm and expand our team’s reach into Tennessee,” said Managing Partner Jacqueline Calderín. “His work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit…
Coral Gables – May 5, 2020 – The Daily Business Review recently announced its Professional Excellence Awards in recognition of exemplary work by attorneys in the legal profession and the community in 2019. Agentis Law is proud to announce that partner Christopher Spuches and the Litigation Practice Group will be honored as the Litigation Department of the Year for Intellectual Property at the publication’s award…
This afternoon, the U.S. government passed a $2 trillion relief package, the CARES Act, to help the economy in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This new legislation brings significant options for struggling small businesses. In addition to the loan program that will infuse cash into stressed businesses, the act’s provisions safeguard money received from the stimulus package from needing to…
Agentis was recently recognized as one of the best places to work by South Florida Business Journal. The safety and well-being of our employees and clients is our top priority. We also want to be good citizens. So, in addition to monitoring the CDC and local health departments for coronavirus information and direction we’ve taken decisive steps to protect the safety…
