Archive for May, 2006

Free Desktop search software for Dennis Kennedy Blog subscribers

Gary Nitzkin May 24th, 2006 Comments Off on Free Desktop search software for Dennis Kennedy Blog subscribers

I am a big fan of Dennis Kennedy and his blog.  I personally had the pleasure of meeting Dennis at the American Bar Association Tech Show in April of 2006.  Dennis gave several presentations about different aspects of technology including advice about how to set up a blog and a podcast.  He really turned me […]

Chicago to hire ex cons as debt collectors

Gary Nitzkin May 24th, 2006 Comments Off on Chicago to hire ex cons as debt collectors

The Chicago Sun Times reports that it is going to hire ex cons, fresh from the big house to collect debts for the city.  I don’t know how you feel about it, but I think its a great idea.  I am all for giving someone a fresh start and a break.  Besides, municipalities are exempt […]

Illinois Attorney General Pursues Collection Agency

Gary Nitzkin May 19th, 2006 Comments Off on Illinois Attorney General Pursues Collection Agency

The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a very aggressive collection agency.    Several debtors complained that they were unfairly pressured into making payments.  While there are a number of very fine and reputable collection agencies, there are always a few in the bunch that taint the reputation of the industry and its […]

no…its better to receiver from the Receiver

Gary Nitzkin May 18th, 2006 Comments Off on no…its better to receiver from the Receiver

In the last few months, I have drafted dozens and dozens of Motions for a Receiver over debtors who have failed to satisfy the judgments that I have obtained against them.  This effort has been an inordinate success.  Indeed, just last week, I obtained a receiver over a debtor, that I will call Mr. X.  […]