Can a debt collector sue me without a license in NY if they have a NY based attorney representing them?

A New York licensed attorney may commence an action in NY regardless of whether a debt collector is licensed. Debt Collectors must be licensed in...

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We received a check from "friend" as a loan approximately 11 years ago. No terms of repayment. Now Lender suing, Help?

You have to be very careful with your written or recordable words, as any acknowledgment of the debt would revive the statute of limitations,...

Must court calendars be displayed on a bulletin board in Westchester County, NY?

Not that I am aware. I have been in many courts where the calendar is not posted at all.

Could I be in a lot of trouble if someone used a stolen credit card to buy me pizza?

This sounds like a hoax, I just can't tell whether it's on you or on us.

Why is my debt collector calling me everyday if they already froze my bank account?

This may be an opportunity to discuss settlement. Take advantage.

Is it legal for a business in New York State to tape the conversations of their employees without the employee's knowledge.

It is legal for that purpose, although I imagine it was a recording other than "tape."

Counterclaim for default judgment

If your account is restrained, that means you have in excess of $1920 on deposit. Any amount about $1920 may be levied after 20 days, which means...

While there is no FEMA exemption, and any exemption would be lost once the assets were transferred and co-mingled, you still may be able to vacate...

Can my husband request copy papers issued to def. lawyer from the old job?Is def. lawyer supposed to give him copy days before?

I am unsure as to who the parties are in your scenario, but if your husband is a party to the action he (or his lawyer) is entitled to all...

Can Nelnet be sued for making an error by not updating my address causing my loans to go unpaid and crippling my credit score?

Ultimately, it IS your obligation to pay them, and not their obligation to remind you to do so. You had the address where the payments were to be...