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Getting payment on an overdue debt is rarely an easy task. Rather than trying to hide, they may argue that the collection violates various laws and regulations. One such example was the Hunstein v. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. While our firm was...
California is an expensive place to live and do business, so it is no surprise that debt and credit are a part of life. Those trying to collect debt have various legal options to be compensated. Whatever that approach is, it is essential to remember that creditors are...
Credit applications are a vital tool for conducting business. These legal devices enable companies to extend credit to the appropriate customers. Still, a more substantial and detailed credit application minimizes the risk and allows for collection if the customer...
Once a judge awards judgment to a creditor, it is up to the judgment creditor to collect on that debt. Some common ways to do this involve garnishing wages or levying a bank account. The creditor can also file a personal property levy. In situations like this,...
It’s tough to keep your accounts balanced, especially when you have other companies and clients who don’t pay their bills. You’d really rather avoid collection actions if you can (naturally), and the best way to do that is by taking steps to minimize problems in the...
A lot of companies have trouble collecting unpaid bills, and they sometimes resort to just about anything to actually get a debtor’s attention. One of the first things they might try after an invoice has gone unpaid for a few months – particularly if communications...
A sister state judgment is not enforceable in the state until it is authenticated or registered as a California judgment. However, plaintiffs can also file a suit that establishes judgment here. Since judgments don't always involve money, it may be a matter of...
People who run a business or handle transactions understand the importance of binding contracts. The terms outline the scope of the goods and services provided, the timing, and the cost, but it also stipulates what happens if a customer fails to pay their invoice. One...
A court, government regulator, or private entity appoints a receiver as the custodian of a company or property in debt. Once a receiver is selected, the company goes into receivership. The receiver, who is paid by the entity in receivership, then runs the business or...
Few things are more frustrating than businesses that do not pay their debts. Those unwilling to pay can put your own organization at risk, leaving you no choice but to initiate legal action. Plaintiffs considering a lawsuit can also file a prejudgment writ of...