Have you received an information subpoena and restraining notice related to a New York debt collection case? If you are unfamiliar with the case and this is the first notice you received, you might be concerned that being served with a subpoena means you’re getting dragged into a lawsuit. Don’t
Last week’s highly publicized investigation into a well-known New York business and its practices by the Manhattan district attorney caught the attention of many. Criminal investigation and politics aside, we want to use the Manhattan DA’s subpoenaing power to show how easy it is for a third party to obtain
The courts have always preferred NYC debt collection cases be heard on the merits. That’s to say that everyone should have their day in court. Now, after a partial shutdown, we find New York city courts taking it a step further, potentially overreaching a bit, to give debtors and their
At first glance, the terms of the contract seem straightforward. The clauses therein make perfect sense, and, because you want to do the deal, you do not question their inclusion in the agreement. While the underlying agreement or contract may seem straightforward, you need to do a thorough evaluation to
Sounds like a ridiculous question to ask, but is your New York debt collection attorney licensed to practice law in New York? Would anyone ever think to double-check? Well, we did and found out the attorney representing one of the defendants in our client’s New York case was licensed to
States have their own rules and regulations when it comes to freezing or restraining bank accounts. Creditors and debtors alike often wonder how debt collection attorneys restrain bank accounts. Below we demystify the process and explain how to freeze a bank account.
To ensure timely payments from their customers, many companies have clauses in their agreements or invoices with terms of interest for late payments. It is not uncommon for invoices to state they must be paid within 30 days, after which the balance shall accrue at 1.5% interest per month. There
After finally collecting the monies owed to you through debt collection litigation, the debtor wants their money back. How is that possible? Doesn’t the money belong to you? Can a debtor really get their money back? Recovering monies owed can be a long and arduous process. First, you have to
Most business owners have a line of credit with the bank but don’t realize that, as the business owner, they may be personally responsible for repaying any monies loaned. Often, especially in uncertain financial times, the bank will want someone to guarantee a line they might not otherwise make —
Many small business owners form corporations and limited liability companies to personally insulate themselves from the obligations and debts of their business. Requiring the owner or officer of a company to enter a personal guarantee provides protection against the insulation a corporation or limited liability company provides. Many companies who