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In NYC, under the "Freelance Isn't Free Act" (which she mentioned in her emails) paying later than 30 days gives an award of double damages (twice the amount owed).

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/about/Freelanc...

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/FAQs-F...

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/Court-...