Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Many secured creditors and equipment leasing companies have encountered defaulted debts, where the debtors and lessees retain possession of the collateral, including cars, boats, machinery, or other equipment. What Options do Florida Creditors Have for the Recovery of Personal Property? Self-Help Repossession.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More bankruptcies mean higher charge-offs for creditors and increased reliance on third-party collection agencies. The banking industries who create these uniform agreements are better positioned to rectify this issue than the consumers the FDCPA seeks to protect. Translation: to CYA, you need better original creditor contracts.]

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2021

Can debt collectors take money from your bank account to offset debts you owe them? How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch. In truth, it’s fairly rare to have a bank account that no creditor can touch. The original creditor takes some actions to collect, sending you bills and statements.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

There is no state as liberal as New York when it comes to commercial debt collection and the enforcement of judgments against commercial entities. New York Civil Practice and Rules Article 52 grants the judgment creditor many liberties and privileges when it comes to enforcing a judgment.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 10, 2025

In addition, in April 2024, the NYAG secured over $700,000 from Pathward, National Association, a national bank formerly known as MetaBank because of an investigation that found Pathward froze accounts in violation of the EIPA. Defendants are therefore well-advised to carefully analyze complaints for pleading deficiencies.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 28, 2021

When a lender obtains a final judgment of foreclosure from the court, the mortgaged property is sold at public auction and, if bought by someone other than the foreclosing lender, the proceeds are applied to the debt owed by the delinquent borrower. Procedure For Getting a Deficiency Judgment. Compass Bank , 164 So. 702.06, Fla.

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Collections Law

JULY 25, 2024

With a thorough understanding of the idiosyncrasies of Massachusetts collections laws, they can lend their extensive knowledge to your company’s outstanding debts with post-judgment collection strategies, like bank attachments. What is a bank attachment? A bank attachment is a powerful post-judgment collection tool.

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Credit Corp

MAY 30, 2023

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. The order can be issued in one of two forms: A monetary judgment: A judgment that orders one party to pay the other party a specific amount of money.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 25, 2024

At the time of the interview, Press had indicated that it may not be possible for the former President to bond the State’s almost Five Hundred-Million-dollar ($500,000,000.00) judgment. If the bond cannot be posted and execution of the judgment is not stayed, the judgment can be enforced here in New York and elsewhere.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The Florida Supreme Court has published the proper form to use when seeking a final judgment of foreclosure: Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure (8-18-20). What Does Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure, Include? Plaintiffs in Hillsborough county must use the Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure form.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 3, 2020

With both consumers and small businesses receiving funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act, questions have come up as to whether these amounts can be frozen or garnished by debt collectors or creditors. Is garnishing PPP or CARES Act funds an option for satisfying outstanding monies owed to judgment creditors?

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 18, 2025

Looking to execute on a judgment but need more information about the judgment debtors assets to collect? A debtors exam provides an opportunity for the creditor to question the judgment debtor and discover information related to the defendants assets. In this case, the judgment debtor rents to three separate tenants.

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Jimerson Firm

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Judgment creditors are often faced with the question of how to collect an out-of-state judgment (also commonly referred to as a foreign judgment) in Florida. Once the foreign judgment is domesticated, the judgment creditor may pursue post-judgment collections efforts in Florida. 55.501, Fla.

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Better Credit Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In my recent experience, it’s not hard to remove judgments from your credit report as long as you follow the proper steps. Many readers assume it’s impossible to have the credit bureaus remove civil judgments because they involve the court system. It’s still possible you could see a judgment pulling down your credit score.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MAY 8, 2024

In April, following an investigation by Attorney General Leticia James’ office, Pathward (formerly known as MetaBank) was required to refund money to account holders after unlawfully sending frozen deposits to creditors. In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the bank accounts.

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In the Red

MARCH 23, 2020

When a company is insolvent, meaning it’s not able to pay its creditors in full, the directors and officers still owe their fiduciary duties of due care and loyalty to the corporation. However, upon insolvency, creditors have standing to bring derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against directors and officers.

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In the Red

MARCH 23, 2020

When a company is insolvent, meaning it’s not able to pay its creditors in full, the directors and officers still owe their fiduciary duties of due care and loyalty to the corporation. However, upon insolvency, creditors have standing to bring derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against directors and officers.

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In the Red

MARCH 23, 2020

When a company is insolvent, meaning it’s not able to pay its creditors in full, the directors and officers still owe their fiduciary duties of due care and loyalty to the corporation. However, upon insolvency, creditors have standing to bring derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against directors and officers.

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Better Credit Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Have a hard inquiry on your credit report from Comenity Bank/VCTRSSEC? Comenity Bank/VCTRSSEC On My Credit Report. Comenity Bank is a premier producer of retail credit cards, partnering with 145 popular brands to offer credit cards to consumers. How Does a Comenity Bank/VCTRSSEC Hard Inquiry Affect Your Credit Report?

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 12, 2021

The CFPB has the authority to stretch its long arm as far as the most remote corner of the United States and its territories in order to supervise and audit local banks, credit unions, payday lenders, debt collection agencies, and more. All that being said, in Puerto Rico interest is allowed on money judgments, at a rate of 6%.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 26, 2023

When a judgment creditor in Florida attempts to collect on a judgment involving an individual, one mechanism for doing so is through a garnishment action of the judgment debtor’s bank account. Florida has a statutory garnishment process that judgment creditors must follow.

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Nexa Collect

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Individuals can be legally forced to pay their debts with their cryptocurrency, but the creditor must have a judgment which states that the debtor is obligated to pay off the debt, including any cryptocurrency they own. In this way, the payer’s bank initiates payment to the merchant’s bank.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A client of ours in the waterproofing business asked for our best practices when enforcing a judgment. Best practices would generally infer that judgment enforcement differs based on the creditor’s industry, but that’s not the case. The remaining two cases were a reduced judgment from 2018 in the amount of $3,750.00

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MAY 18, 2022

Can you use a judgment to restrain a bank account or other assets maintained by a judgment debtor outside of New York state? When it comes to out-of-state debtors, restraining a bank account is possible, but depends on certain factors. A New York creditor files suit in New York against a California debtor.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JULY 23, 2020

In order to vacate, set aside, or remove a default judgment in New York, you must make a motion to the court in which the judgment was entered. The motion will contain a specific request for the court to vacate the judgment and return monies taken to satisfy the judgment. Two Methods for Vacating a Default Judgment.

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The Kaplan Group

APRIL 24, 2025

For older debt or legal cases, actual creditor recovery drops to 10% or less. Legal Tools Growingbut Limited More than 70% of B2B debt lawsuits result in default judgments, but only half of those are successfully enforced. Creditors, lenders, and businesses alike must adapt to a more cautious, cash-constrained era.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

AUGUST 26, 2024

How do you get paid when you’ve won your New York debt collection case and have a money judgment? The city marshal will levy the debtor’s commercial property, bank accounts, and other assets. Read on to understand the mechanics of the sale and how to satisfy your judgment. Would a Marshal’s Sale Satisfy Your Judgment?

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 21, 2023

Legal Action : The creditor or collection agency may file a lawsuit against you to recover the debt. If you ignore this or fail to defend yourself in court, a default judgment may be issued against you. This can lead to wage garnishment, bank levies, or liens against your property.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Both being sued by a creditor and bankruptcy can feel like scary situations, but rest assured, filing for bankruptcy can help. Can a Creditor File a Lawsuit Against Me? Creditors can, and most likely will, take you to court if you owe a debt such as a credit card or medical bills and cannot pay. Debt due to a breach of contract.

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The Kaplan Group

AUGUST 6, 2020

This means that creditors can come after your personal assets to pay off business debt. Creditors can also try to “pierce the corporate veil” and seek payment from shareholders if you pay personal expenses with business funds. You can then deal with the court ordered judgment collection process at a later date.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Can you use a New York debt collection judgment to lien a debtor’s co-op or condo? As a judgment creditor, you want to restrain, attach and lien as many of the judgment debtor’s assets in order to satisfy your judgment. When a bank lends against a co-op, they hold the stock and lease as security.

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Collections Law

APRIL 1, 2020

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act. Not Just Domestication — Enforcement, Too.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When vacating a judgment entered against you is it better to make a regular motion or move by order to show cause? Your sworn statement with supporting exhibits should meet New York’s threshold to vacate the judgment, indicating that you have both an excusable default and a meritorious defense.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

APRIL 21, 2022

Absent a sense of urgency, most creditors want to start with a demand to see if the debtor will respond. What transpired at this point will help guide the attorney and the creditors as to the possible outcomes. Creditors should avail themselves of the opportunity as part of the debt collection process. Security Interest.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

A judgment lien against you can have a variety of distressing and negative consequences. Read on to learn everything you need to know about judgment liens in Indiana, including how they work and how to avoid them. What Is a Judgment Lien? Judgment Liens in the Hoosier State In Indiana, judgment liens last for 10 years.

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Collections Law

MARCH 27, 2023

We called this “creditor financing.” We may also seek a pre-judgment attachment on certain assets, without notice to the debtor. Once we have a judgment in hand, we can get a writ of execution. If your debtor claims not to be able to pay but continues to operate, a court judgment is still the right way to go, in most cases.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 29, 2024

She listed 45 unsecured creditors in her schedules of assets and liabilities, including the $7,400 credit card debt at issue. However, testimony later showed that the entity listed as holding the debt, Direct Merchants Bank, was not the actual creditor but rather a registered trademark owned by Metris Companies.

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