The Thomson Reuters 2018 Report on the State of the Legal Market begins by using the “Maginot Line,” a faulty defense built by France in the 1930s to deter a German invasion, as an example of “The Lure of Failing… Read More ›
Debt Collection
Top 7 Pitfalls to Avoid with Overdue Receivables
Savvy commercial creditors, small business owners, account managers and forwarders have learned to avoid these 7 pitfalls that make it more difficult to collect overdue receivables. Check this list to make sure you haven’t overlooked something that could help you… Read More ›
Retail & Restaurant Bankruptcies: What are creditors’ options when they close?
Within the past year, I’ve driven up to three of my favorite casual dining restaurants—Applebee’s, Paradise Bakery, Sweet Tomatoes—only to find that they had closed. According to the Internet, which is not always up-to-date, some locations are still open. However……. Read More ›
The Risks of Collecting Debt in the Medical Marijuana Industry
Today’s blog was written based on the interview NL Editor Marti Lythgoe had with Lorna Walker, Managing Attorney with Sweet & Walker, P.C., San Francisco, CA. Her emphasis is commercial collection litigation and creditors rights. She is also one of… Read More ›
Types of Attorney Fees and Court Costs
Today’s blog was written with the help and expertise of James Kozelek, Shareholder/Partner, Weltman Weinberg and Reis*, one of The National List’s largest law firm members. Our editor, Marti Lythgoe interviewed Jim by phone on 8/25/17. Our forwarders often ask… Read More ›
NL Service Dept. Keeps Lines of Communication Open!
You’ve exhausted your collection efforts on a delinquent account! You think the account is “suit-worthy,” but you’re not sure how to find an attorney that will be the “best fit” for the debt collection needs of your client and your… Read More ›
Collect an Overdue Account – Keep a Customer!
“Customer satisfaction” is probably most often associated with a sales process or a product or service purchased by a consumer. Unfortunately, it is also something creditors can be afraid of losing when it comes to collecting on overdue accounts. Small… Read More ›
Auto Loan Deficiencies Top the List of Late Payments
Love that new-car smell? Wish you could replace the high-mileage car you’ve had for several years? Well….if you’re like many Americans, when you go to trade in your “clunker,” you might find that its value is lower than the money… Read More ›
Need Local Counsel to Recover Your Debt? Easy!
If you’ve attempted to recover on a claim with no success, don’t let it continue to collect dust! Send it to the dedicated team at The National List to be assigned to one of our pre-vetted Attorney Members, who specialize… Read More ›
TILA Emphasis Is Shift from “Let Buyer Beware” to “Let Seller Disclose”
The Truth In Lending Act (TILA) requires “meaningful disclosure of credit terms,” which translates to “simple and easy-to-read.” TILA applies to most types of credit, including closed-end credit—such as an auto loan or mortgage, or open-ended credit—such as a credit card. TILA does… Read More ›