In today’s BLOG, we will address the enforcement of foreign judgments (i.e., judgments obtained outside the State of New York) in New York.[1]Simply stated, armed with a money judgment, a judgment creditor can employ numerous...more
In United States v. Mims, No. 22-13215, 2025 WL 1934570 (11th Cir., July 15, 2025), the Eleventh Circuit addressed a relatively straightforward question of first impression: “whether a district court continues to have...more
The Covid-19 pandemic feels like a lifetime ago, yet its impact on the legal system remains very much alive. Beyond remote hearings, delayed trials, and new courthouse procedures, one of the most enduring consequences is how...more
You’ve navigated the complexities of litigation, meticulously built your case, and ultimately secured a judgment. The sense of victory is palpable, and you hold in your hand that seemingly definitive court order. However,...more
On June 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a significant opinion in the case involving Guardian Flight, LLC and Med-Trans Corporation, two air ambulance providers, against the defendant insurance...more
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
This webinar provides guidance and considerations regarding the legal process upon turnover of collection and enforcement accounts, with a specific focus on lawsuits, including obtaining a judgment and post-judgment actions....more
Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court for Mulnomah County, Oregon (Portland) In this matter, plaintiff Kyung Lee claimed that she developed mesothelioma from her use of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, which she alleges was...more
The U.S. Supreme Court recently confirmed that foreign companies looking to enforce international arbitration awards have a powerful tool at their disposal: a U.S. statute targeting organized criminal activity. In Yegiazaryan...more
The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently reversed a district court’s denial of Rule 11 motions filed after final judgment had been entered. The Eleventh Circuit found the district court incorrectly read recent...more
In the New York County Commercial Division, Justice David B. Cohen’s ruling in B&M Kingstone, LLC v. Mega Int’l Comm. Bank Ltd., 2022 NY Slip Op. 30481(U) (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cnty. 2022) makes clear that New York courts can compel...more
As we have written before, alternate dispute resolution is a favored way to resolve divorce matters, whether it be mediation or binding arbitration. One reason that people choose the arbitration route is that they are...more
In the last 30 years, the U.S. Congress has enacted several laws enabling victims of terrorism to seek damages in U.S. federal courts. The central piece of legislation in this regard, the Antiterrorism Act of 1990 (ATA), has...more
Real Property Update - HOA / Contracts: Trial court erred by entering a post-judgment enforcement order requiring the association to assign its riparian rights to plaintiff pursuant to an enforceable settlement agreement,...more
While the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not provide federal subject matter jurisdiction, federal courts may nevertheless have jurisdiction over proceedings to compel arbitration if the underlying claim is “predicated...more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 term was a busy one for arbitration, with the Court issuing rulings in three cases addressing questions of the reach and interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The Court has already...more
As too many plaintiffs know, getting a judgment is often only the beginning of the process. It can sometimes take longer and require far more effort to collect on the judgment than it does to get a judge to enter it. Often,...more
In PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov [2019] EWHC 1400 (Comm) the High Court gave a useful indication as to the readiness of the English Courts to award security for costs against a Russian domiciled claimant, in view of perceived...more
The United Arab Emirates has introduced further reforms regulating the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. In the last year, the UAE has taken a significant step towards aligning the UAE's arbitration laws with...more
In a decision handed down last week, Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v John Forster Emmott [2019] EWCA Civ 219, the Court of Appeal has reviewed the authorities relating to removing, following judgment, the so-called Angel Bell...more
We have previously reported on Odyssey Reinsurance’s Continuing efforts to collect a $3.2 million default judgment against Richard And Diane Nagby in our blog on numerous occasions. ...more
A district court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has issued an order attempting to resolve the apparent tension created by Louisiana law barring compulsory arbitration provisions in...more
Pursuant to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, codified at 9 U.S.C. § 201 et seq. (the “Convention”), Petitioner, a German corporation, sought an order confirming a final arbitration...more
Security for judgment is an exceptional remedy only granted in exceptional circumstances. The court prefers to leave debt collection under the auspices of the Civil Enforcement Act. Nevertheless, exceptional circumstances do...more
Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini discussed a case involving an international family dispute over the holdings in a brokerage account. In this instance, the primary owner of the account – a mother living in Columbia...more