As a service provider, you likely know all too well that sometimes the insurance company pays the client directly. But what happens if your customer keeps the insurance payment? If you’re looking to get paid, you should know the law governing New York debt collection that applies when the customer
Proposed changes regarding the removal and reporting of medical debt may lead you to change how you do business if you rely on credit reports when deciding whether to grant credit, In June, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed some major changes related to the reporting of medical debt
What is a non-military affidavit and how does it relate to New York debt collection? Filing suit against an individual? Regardless of whether your debt collection case is a commercial or consumer claim, there are additional requirements when seeking a judgment against someone. An affidavit or affirmation of non-military affidavit
In debt collection, speed matters. To ensure quick success in obtaining a debt collection judgment, all settlement agreements should have a default provision. A judgment clerk can enter judgment on default, without obtaining a court order, when the creditor has set forth and supported with documentary evidence a claim for
Earn up to 1 CPE Credit* Program Description: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clauses in Engagement Letters: The ADR process, costs, fees, and financial impact when collecting accounting fees. Learning Objective: Participants will gain an understanding of the financial implications of Dispute Resolution (ADR) clauses in Engagement Letters and it’s impact
On May 16, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge that would affect the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Established in 2011, the CFPB protects consumers from predatory and irresponsible lenders in the financial sector. A group that includes banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, other financial companies,
In April, following an investigation by Attorney General Leticia James’ office, Pathward (formerly known as MetaBank) was required to refund money to account holders after unlawfully sending frozen deposits to creditors. In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the
Seeking to keep a debt collection claim alive by sending repeated invoices or statements to delinquent customers? You may be surprised to learn how the invoice date affects your New York debt collection case. New York’s statute of limitations dictates your ability to start a debt collection claim in New
New York debt collection laws allow judgment creditors many ways to collect from debtors. One option available is to take over or “charge” a judgment debtor’s interest in an LLC or limited liability company. An LLC is a separate entity that offers personal liability to each of the shareholders or
You made a wire payment based on the instructions you received. Unfortunately, the instructions were fraudulent and the payment never reached the vendor. Can you be required to pay again if you made a payment based on fraudulent wire instructions? Wire and ACH payments are preferred to paper checks, credit