Mediating a debt collection claim can be a successful way to reach an agreement to pay. Mediation can be voluntary, where both parties agree to participate, or due to a clause in the agreement that mandates mediation before proceeding to arbitration or litigation. However, there are issues that may
We want to congratulate Jocelyn Nager, the managing partner of Frank, Frank, Goldstein & Nager P.C., a New York law firm devoted to the collection of bad debt, on recent recognitions. Jocelyn has once again been recognized as AV Rated, top-rated, by Martindale Hubbell with an overall rating of 5.0.
When vacating a judgment entered against you is it better to make a regular motion or move by order to show cause? In order to decide, you’ll need to understand what the two are and the key differences between them. Notice of Motion In non-emergency situations, a party seeking a
Should New York State Governor Kathy Hochul sign Bill S7476, businesses may have more options when it comes to suing an out-of-state customer for non-payment in New York. The bill would essentially make it so that every company registered to do business in New York agrees that the New York
Some people overnight payment to satisfy their debt collection claim. But did you know that doing so could result in having to pay twice? The recent uptick in crimes targeting the postal service has experts warning the public not to send checks through the mail. Our bank, and most likely
The legal process of collecting debt owed in New York typically starts by filing a summons and complaint or a motion for summary judgment in lieu of a complaint demanding the exact amount owed to you. If the case is handled properly, subject to having the requisite documents, you should
Most clients look for low or no-fee debt collection and don’t want to go out of pocket to collect bad debt. However, this can conflict with the terms of the clients’ agreement also known as contract carve-outs. Many contracts contain a clause that provides for mediation and/or arbitration in the
Do businesses have to pay for defective goods they receive? Let’s say your company orders 1,000 vacuum cleaners from a distributor. You receive the vacuum cleaners and perform a general inspection. As far as you can tell, the goods seem in working order. Your company then proceeds to sell the
New York City affords freelance workers extra protection against unsavory employers when it comes to debt collection. New York City’s administrative code Title 20 awards double damages plus more to freelancers who meet the criteria and follow the process for filing non-payment debt collection claims. Who Benefits From Title 20?
A court in Canada recently ruled that a farmer’s “thumbs up” emoji response to a contract sent by a grain cooperative counts as acceptance of a contract, making the document a legally binding agreement. The case was heard in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, where a court sided with a