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You Should Try a Collection Agency Before Writing Off Past-Due Accounts

NCS Attorney, Michelle Gerred discusses why you should use a contingent collection service before writing off bad debt.
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How to Spot and Avoid a Common UCC Filing Scam

Filing UCCs is one of the most common trade credit practices! Unfortunately, there are scammers that aim to take advantage. Learn how to spot a scam.
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No Lien Rights for Rental Equipment Companies in Pennsylvania

Review this recent Pennsylvania legal decision and how UCC filings are poised to be the payment leverage rental equipment companies need.
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Changes to Florida’s Lien and Bond Claim Laws

Florida passed House Bill 331 (effective 10/01/2023) which revised mechanic’s lien and bond laws. Read today's post to learn more.
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Help Your Customer Understand UCC Filings

Filing UCCs? Send your customer this letter to help them better understand the UCC filing and how it impacts them.
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U.S.’s Article 9 of the UCC and Canada’s PPSA

The U.S.’s UCC Article 9 and Canada’s PPSA are sets of law that govern commercial transactions between states and provinces.
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Serve the Preliminary Notice Upon the Construction Lender

You serve preliminary notices to protect lien rights. Did you know some states require the lender also receive a copy of the notice?
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Credit Insurance Companies Cut Coverage, Renews Focus on UCCs

While insurance companies deliver crippling blows to businesses’ financial security, credit departments bring UCC filings into renewed focus.
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Selling on Consignment and UCC Filings

In consignment filings, the consignor of the goods remains the title holder until the consignee sells the goods – once the consignee sells the goods, the consignee obtains the title, which triggers the consignor to invoice the consignee for the goods.
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Serve the Lender with the Notice

A lender is the party (or parties) funding the project. Often the lender is a financial institution, but sometimes, especially in the case of P3s, the lender may be a corporation or other entity.
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Top 5 Rookie Mistakes with Your UCC Security Agreement

The accuracy of your Security Agreement can make or break your security interest. Don’t make these rookie Security Agreement mistakes.
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Bankruptcy Proof of Claim: Don’t Forget!

With bankruptcies on the rise, it is increasingly likely you'll need to complete a bankruptcy proof of claim. Learn more in this post.