Debt Collection Archives - Dudley & Smith

County May Sue for Unpaid Debts Even if Defendant Does Not Live in that County

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...

New Debt Collection Notice Requirements for Nonprofit Hospitals

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...