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How Long Does a Judgment Last in Texas?

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If you've won a lawsuit and obtained a money judgment in Texas, how long do you have to collect this debt? The short answer is 10 years. However, Texas judgments don't simply expire after a set period. They follow a...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

IRS Levy Allowed on Classic Italian Cello to Satisfy Outstanding Estate Tax Liabilities

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United States v. Firestone - In United States v. Firestone, the United States (Government or U.S.) sought to enforce a judgment against Defendant Omar Firestone (Omar) for outstanding tax liabilities related to the Estate of...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Can I Hold a Debtor’s Bank Account Hostage?

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For creditors dealing with debtors in the shadow of bankruptcy, a common scenario repeats itself.  The creditor repossesses collateral, attaches an account, or sets off a bank account, and then the debtor files a...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Getting A Receiver In Aid Of Execution Just Got A Lot Harder

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Q: I have a large judgment against a wiley debtor. While I was able to execute on some of his bank accounts, the road to his other assets, which I know he owns or controls, has gone cold....more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Claims of Lien For Community Associations: How to Effectively Utilize them to Compel Payment

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Many community association managers know that a lien can be placed on a delinquent owner's lot as a method of securing repayment of assessments. In many cases, the mere threat of having a lien placed against the owners'...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Nice Try – Court Rebuffs Debt Collector's Attempt to Purchase Lawsuit Against Itself

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A debt collector cannot avoid claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by purchasing the debtor's lawsuit, according to a recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. ...more

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