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Insufficient Evidence of Contract Authenticity Derails Personal Jurisdiction Claim by Purchaser of Future Receivables May 17, 2024
In our collection-defense practice, I often encounter this scenario: an out-of-state defendant being served by email, regular mail, or certified mail. There is only one problem: those methods alone ...
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Can a Creditor Use a Driver's Abstract to Verify My Address for Legal Purposes? January 15, 2024
Can a Driving Abstract Help Establish Where I Lived for "Service" of Legal Papers? Yes, a driving abstract or record can be a piece of supporting evidence to help prove where someone lives for legal ...
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New York Expands Medical Debt Protections: What Patients Need to Know in 2024 January 5, 2024
New York has significantly expanded financial assistance and medical debt collection protections for patients effective October 20, 2024. The key requirements include: Expanded Financial Assistance ...
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The Hidden Challenges Debt Buyers Face in Litigation in 2024 January 2, 2024
Debt Buyers Confront Tougher Landscape in 2024 In 2024, the standing of debt buyers in New York is influenced by several factors, including regulatory changes and broader economic conditions. The New ...
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Citibank Fails to Show Debtor Retained Account Statements Without objection; Appeals Court Rejects its Account Stated Claim December 17, 2023
In a notable appellate decision, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court's Second Judicial Department overturned a lower court's decision that had previously favored Citibank in a ...
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In New York, What Personal Property is Exempt from Creditors? November 30, 2023
In New York, the law that governs property exempt from the satisfaction of money judgments is CPLR § 5205. Below is a general list of what personal property is exempt from the reach of your creditors. ...
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