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Daily Digest – December 5. Senate Bill Aims to Restrict Medical Debt Collections; Calif. Appeals Court Upholds Ruling for Creditor in RFDCPA Case

Account Recovery

SENATE BILL SEEKS TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION A bill has been introduced in the Senate that seeks to cap the interest rate that can be charged on unpaid medical debts, create a private right of action, and force providers to wait 180 days after a bill has been sent before engaging in … The post Daily Digest – December 5.

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Why creditors should know what it means to “pierce the corporate veil”

Collections Law

We have successfully pierced the corporate veil to collect on debts from the creditor company’s owners or shareholders. When a creditor succeeds at piercing the corporate veil, the veil of protection between the company and its owners is lifted. What is the corporate veil? Unless the debtor can pierce the corporate veil.

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How does the automatic stay protect creditors and debtors?

Roths Child Law

Bankruptcy is a complex procedure that aims to give debtors a fresh start while ensuring creditors get as much repayment as possible. The balance between the rights of these parties is crucial, and the automatic stay is integral in maintaining this equilibrium.

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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

Fraser

Creditors of a bankrupt company must be aware of the various deadlines and procedures that govern the chapter 11 process in order to protect and enforce their rights. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding. The Petition Date. Proof-of-Claim Bar Date.

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Collaborative Approaches between Creditors and Debt Collection Attorneys in New York

FFGN COLLECT NY

Debt collection is a complex process that requires transparent and seamless communication, proper documentation, and preservation of rights. It is challenging to balance these factors for creditors who collect payments from debtors. The primary reason many creditors hire a debt collection attorney is to ensure legal compliance.

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Recovering Personal Property Collateral: When Should Secured Creditors Consider Replevin Instead of Self-Help Repossession?

Jimerson Firm

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? Florida provides a statutory right of replevin.

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Section 1126 of the Bankruptcy Code and the Dangers of Sleeping on Your Rights as a Creditor

PBWT

This is especially true if you’re a creditor in a chapter 11 case. Two mortgage companies held more than $800,000 in secured claims, and 33 creditors had unsecured claims totaling about $1.1 The plan proposed to pay unsecured creditors $300,000 over five years and to make regular mortgage payments to the secured creditors.