Blog Posts in 2023

The Basic Rule: No Automatic Attorney's Fees In New York, attorney's fees are not typically recoverable damages unless there's a specific contractual agreement or statute. This is known as "the ...

If you have been served with a summons and complaint in New York City, you must respond to it in a timely manner to prevent a default judgment. This article arms you with the knowledge and practice to ...

What is Inflation, and How is it Caused? Inflation can be simply understood as the rise in prices of goods and services over time, leading to a decrease in purchasing power of a currency. The root ...

What Are Interrogatories in a Legal Context? Interrogatories are formal written questions that one party in a lawsuit can serve upon another party to obtain specific information relevant to the case. ...

Causes of Increased Credit Card Debt in 2023 Several factors have contributed to the increased credit card debt in the United States in 2023, including: Inflation: High inflation has fueled Americans' ...

The Essential Legal Glossary for Consumer Debtors Acceptance: 1) Intentionally receiving and keeping something. 2) Agreeing to contract terms. Acceptance of Service: Agreement by a defendant to accept ...