by admin | Aug 13, 2015 | Consumer Law, Debt Collection, Litigation
On August 1, 2015, a new law went into effect that expanded the territorial jurisdiction of a county’s reach to sue its debtors. The new law will permit Minnesota counties to sue its debtors in their conciliation court, often referred to as small claims, even though...
by admin | Jul 21, 2015 | Business Law, Consumer Law, Debt Collection, Litigation
On January 1, 2016, a new law will go into effect that requires nonprofit hospitals to provide patients a specific notice before engaging in certain debt collection activities to collect an unpaid hospital bill. Unpaid hospital bills impact the medical field on both...
by admin | Jan 29, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Debt Collection
Question Are all of my credit card debts forgiven in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Answer Credit card debt is one of the main reasons people file for bankruptcy. People file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in order to discharge their debts and to get a fresh financial start. ...
