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A Debtor’s Exam—New York Debt Collection in Action

Looking to execute on a judgment but need more information about the judgment debtor’s assets to collect? If so, you might consider a debtor’s exam. A debtor’s exam provides an opportunity for the creditor to question the judgment debtor and discover information related to the defendant’s assets. The information sought

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Is It Worth It To Domesticate a Judgment In New York?

Looking to domesticate a judgment in New York and wondering if it’s worth the expense? Consider the following: Except for judgments obtained for medical services, New York is extremely liberal when it comes to judgment enforcement. The New York Civil Rules of Civil Procedure allow collection attorneys to execute judgments

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Will the Trump Administration Bring Change to Debt Collection?

Update: As of February 9, the Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to halt operations. Russell Vought, the new director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent an email to the agency’s employees telling them not to perform any work-related tasks.  In addition to state and local