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Debt Collection and Disparaging Remarks

angry emoji on a phone meant to represent disparaging remarks. Disparaging remarks added to the sting of not getting paid is upsetting. What makes it worse is when a client fabricates a reason for non-payment, which is downright untruthful.

You may know the drill.

There is a quick flurry of emails back and forth; insults hurled from one to the other. Added to the experience might include an exchange on the street, angry calls, disparaging remarks related to debt collection, raised voices on cell phones.

Disparaging remarks, all too common. Continue reading “Debt Collection and Disparaging Remarks” →

Debt Collection And Your Reputation

Image of hands of two people working together. Debt collection is eventually an unfortunate byproduct of most commercial transactions. Extend credit to a customer for their purchase of goods or services, and they’re now in your debt. While most customers pay within the set terms, sometimes customers will be late, or they may even default entirely.

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Should I Accept a Promise of Payment On an Outstanding Balance From Client’s Future Sales?

Image of two men shaking hands. What happens when a client wants to pay an outstanding balance from their future sales or services? Working with that customer had previously been profitable, but they’ve experienced cash flow issues. For those who wish to continue doing business with a customer who seems to be having difficulties, you need to know how to best position yourself to obtain payment on the aged balance as well as any future sales.

Is there an arrangement that will ensure repayment to you on an outstanding balance and provide future profit from the same customer?

Take for example a client of ours that is a chemical manufacturer. Their customer needs a resin to complete a product made especially for the automotive industry. Their customer has become a slow-paying customer and is way past the agreed-upon terms. They are, however, making weekly installment payments. Without the client’s product, the customer will not be able to fulfill future orders already secured by the automotive company. Having explained that to the resin manufacturer, with our assistance they arrived at the following arrangement: Continue reading “Should I Accept a Promise of Payment On an Outstanding Balance From Client’s Future Sales?” →

What’s The Time Limit To Convert An Arbitration Award To A Judgment In NY?

You only have a year to do that. Since arbitration is an expedited process, you get a relatively short period to confirm the award in New York. Confirming the arbitration award has a 12-month statute of limitations. And the clock starts ticking the date of the arbitrator’s final determination, not the date of the arbitration award.

While confirming the award sounds simple and straightforward, there can be bumps in the road. Make certain not to drive into a pothole, causing damage beyond repair that prevents you from confirming your award on time. Continue reading “What’s The Time Limit To Convert An Arbitration Award To A Judgment In NY?” →