Credit Card Default Judgments and New York State’s “Sewer Service” Rules Update
Towards the end of 2014, the New York State Court System announced a series of rule changes affecting default judgments in order to prevent so-called “sewer service” in consumer credit debt collection cases. A “sewer service” case involves questionable and often fraudulent service of process to a defendant, who is unable to defend against a […]
Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea?
Consumers who are struggling with credit card debt are often not sure where to turn for help. Recognizing this, for-profit debt settlement companies, who utilize savvy advertising methods, attempt to prey upon consumers and entice them into resolving debt issues through debt settlement “programs.” In these so-called programs, the debt settlement companies claim they will […]
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