New York has paused collection of some state-owned debt. Currently, there is no pause for privately owned debt, which might make it hard for some people to settle debt collection claims if they can’t pay due to the coronavirus outbreak. Some of our clients have made internal decisions to cease
All of us have been affected by the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on daily life. Most of us who work in non-essential jobs have been directed to stay home pursuant to the governor’s executive order. How then, during the coronavirus pandemic, can you get documents notarized so that
Earlier in March, due to the coronavirus outbreak, New York’s civil, district and supreme courts were closed to the general public. As of right now, the courts are still closed. The courts are no longer accepting any papers for filing, including filing any new cases requiring litigation, motion papers, discovery
No doubt you have already felt the effect of coronavirus on your business. As the virus spreads across the U.S., things are coming to a quick slowdown. Understanding how the coronavirus outbreak will affect your debt collection claims will help manage your expectations of recovery. How the Coronavirus Outbreak Will
It is easy to navigate the small claims system. In the past, if you were owed $5,000 or less, you could bring your claim to New York City small claims court. There are advantages to taking your claim to small claims court. You represent yourself, so it’s cost-effective. However, whereas it
Justice can be slow. Debt collection litigation, especially in New York, can take time. When it comes to the delay in New York debt collection litigation cases, people are quick to point fingers. Some blame the governor, who slashed the budget and cut the number of administrative personnel in the
Sometimes it pays not to be a New Yorker. A recent change to New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules will benefit non-New York residents. The new law allows a party to obtain a judgment by confession, allowing the other party to admit they’re indebted for a sum of money
Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in the number of debt collection lawsuits filed in the civil courts in New York City. Even if you’re not filing debt collection cases, the rise can still affect you. New York’s civil court is the city’s lower court.
If you are counting on the fact your debtor won’t show and you will win your New York Debt collection case on a default judgment, don’t. The number of default judgments awarded in New York debt collection cases is declining. Based on statistics reported in the Wall Street Journal, the
Unfortunately, debt collection scams are becoming more commonplace. Any imposter can try to collect a debt that might not be due. Some scammers are even targeting debt collection attorneys. How can you tell if you received a call or letter from a real debt collector? The New York State Society