The Cost of Doing Business

"The Cost of Doing Business," by Michael Cortina, was published in the September 2025 issue of the Illinois State Bar Association's Commercial Banking, Collections and Bankruptcy newsletter. 

In the article, Michael encourages banks to exercise their right to take control when responding to third-party requests for documentation. He states, "Bank accounts are generally considered the proverbial 'low hanging fruit' regarding judgement enforcements, but banks are allowed to charge certain fees and costs for compliance with citations and subpoenas. In addition, they can refuse to supply the sought-after documentation until their fees and costs have been paid."

You can read the full article in the Illinois State Bar Association newsletter.