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  • NY Confession of Judgment Update 2024: The End of Out-of-State Debtor Exploitation
    NY Confession of Judgment Update 2024: The End of Out-of-State Debtor Exploitation

    Understanding New York's Confession of Judgment Law and Recent Amendments New York's Confession of Judgment (COJ) law, codified in N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 3218, is a powerful legal tool that allows creditors ...

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  • E-Signatures in New York: Validity and Enforceability in Debt Lawsuits
    E-Signatures in New York: Validity and Enforceability in Debt Lawsuits

    Understanding E-Signatures and Contractual Waivers in Purchase of Future Receivables In the recent case of AJ Equity Group LLC v. The Office Connection, Inc. et al., 197 N.Y.S.3d 925 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. ...

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  • Service of Process: Why New York Courts Are Rejecting Email and Mail Service
    Service of Process: Why New York Courts Are Rejecting Email and Mail Service

    In collection-defense cases, I frequently see out-of-state defendants served by email, regular mail, or certified mail—methods that traditionally don't constitute valid service under New York law. ...

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  • Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit
    Access Your Exempt Bank Funds: The Essential Guide to Using the Exemption Claim Form Kit

    The Exemption Claim Form Kit An Attorney-Crafted Solution for Unfreezing Exempt Funds from Frozen Bank Accounts in New York Under New York CPLR §§ 5205, specific funds are protected from bank freezes. ...

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  • The Langel Firm Launches Bank-Release Kit in Etsy Shop Called "Legal Demand Documents"
    The Langel Firm Launches Bank-Release Kit in Etsy Shop Called "Legal Demand Documents"

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jesse Langel, Esq. Introduces Innovative Solution to Unfreeze Bank Accounts New York, NY – Renowned consumer protection lawyer and founder of The Langel Firm, Jesse Langel, Esq., ...

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  • Sued for Debt? Top 15 Reasons to Consult a Lawyer
    Sued for Debt? Top 15 Reasons to Consult a Lawyer

    In 2024, New York has witnessed a surge in debt collection lawsuits and harassment cases. Over 96% of defendants sued in debt collection cases are unrepresented, and most are low-income seniors of ...

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