We don’t refer to makeup artists as “artists” for nothing. They truly are artists, whose palettes are the almost unlimited types of makeup products, whose canvases are faces, and whose designs as a whole are usually original to them. (I know this because I...
You followed the right process. You filed suit, built a strong case, and received a court judgment in your favor. You move forward to collect the debt only to find out that the debtor entity cannot make payment. Something does not add up. Upon further digging you...
Cannabis and its related industries continue their explosive growth in the U.S. More states are legalizing cannabis or have pending legislation to do so; some for both medical and recreational purposes, others just for recreational. Cannabis, and...
What costs are recoverable when enforcing a California money judgment? Under California law, the judgment creditor is entitled to the reasonable and necessary costs of enforcing a judgment. California Code of Civil Procedure §685.070 specifically allows the judgment...
Calculating the precise amount owing on a judgment is essential during the judgment enforcement process. If the creditor’s calculation is incorrect, the court may refuse to issue a writ of execution (which is necessary to levy on the debtor’s assets). Furtherore, if...
If you were involved in a commercial collections claim and the court decides against you and issues a judgment and you do not intend to appeal, it is generally best to pay the judgment as soon as possible. If you do, under California law, you will not have to pay...
Under California law, a judgment creditor may assign a judgment to a third person. Cal. Civ.Code 954. "In doing so, the judgment creditor assigns the debt upon which the judgment is based ... Through such an assignment, the assignee ordinarily acquires all the rights...
There’s a theory to which my sweetheart subscribes: “Ask forgiveness, not permission”. While I generally agree, it doesn’t apply to influencers and other celebrities posting photos of themselves that someone else takes. A federal court recently threw...
Collecting a judgment can be one of the more difficult and frustrating parts of a commercial collections case. We have found the following to be highly, effective ways to enforce a Judgment in California: Levy a bank account including a safe deposit box; Levy a...
For California creditors, enforcing a judgment is largely a procedural task. When a judgment is entered by the court, California law gives the creditor certain procedural powers that can be used not only against the debtor, but also against people and entities...