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The Whole Truth – Defending Against Claims That a Debtor Failed to Disclose in Bankruptcy Court

Jimerson Firm

The Bankruptcy Code provides debtors with a fresh start or an opportunity to reorganize their debts. In doing so, the Code requires all debtors to provide, under oath, a full disclosure of their assets and liabilities. Such property includes causes of action belonging to the debtor at the commencement of the bankruptcy case.

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Unlawful Freezing of Bank Accounts Requires Bank To Refund Monies With Penalties

FFGN COLLECT NY

In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the bank accounts. Between 2016 and 2022, Pathward wrongfully froze 1,400 bank accounts belonging to New Yorkers. The laws also prohibit banks from freezing accounts with protected wages, a set amount based on minimum wage.

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Restraining the Bank Account of an Out-of-State Debtor

FFGN COLLECT NY

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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How Collection Agencies Trace a Debtor?

Taurus Collect

However, hiring a reputed debt collection agency will significantly help you as they will use multiple methods to locate your debtors and help you effectively gather your amounts. One of the easiest ways a debt collection company can locate your debtors is by referring to the information on the credit application. Phone books.

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My debtor owes a lot of companies money. How do I get paid first?

Collections Law

It is extremely frustrating to discover that your debtor owes other people a lot of money. If your debtor hasn’t declared bankruptcy, there are several ways we can use to try to get you paid, even if you don’t have collateral or a court judgment yet. Since your debtor isn’t in bankruptcy, we can pursue the debt aggressively.

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A Complete Guide to Debtor Tracing in the UK

Taurus Collect

As a business owner, knowing how to effectively manage your debtors is essential when it comes to staying on top of financial transactions. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to debtor tracing in the UK – to make sure you’re up-to-date with all relevant information!

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Does Emailing a Debtor Between 9pm and 8am Violate the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

This article seeks to explore whether sending an email to a debtor after 9pm and before 8am violates the FCCPA. 17) prohibits contacting a debtor between the hours of 9pm and 8am. In collecting consumer debts, no person shall: (17) Communicate with the debtor between the hours of 9 p.m. Section 559.72(17), Section 559.72(17)

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