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
Can you sue a company that doesn’t exist? Let’s say your company has unknowingly been selling goods to a fake corporate entity called “ABC INC.” From all indications, ABC INC. complies with all aspects of corporate formalities. All purchase orders are issued under ABC INC.’s name at ABC INC.’s corporate
Our client sued to recover monies owed for maintenance supplies sold and delivered to multiple buildings. The debtors did not answer the summons and complaint and we were ultimately able to enter a default judgment against the delinquent customer. However, their lack of response was due to failing to update
When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially. Both can send a demand letter and call the debtor