Check Out the Headlines Kicking Off October…

Disallowance for Procedural Reasons Does Not Support Voidance of Lien

National Consumer Law Center Joins Legal Fight for Student Borrower Protections against Predatory Schools

Office of Inspector General: CFPB Can Improve Certain Guidance for Civil Investigative Demands

U.S. Chamber of Commerce suing to block rule allowing consumers to sue their banks

FDCPA Case Challenges Use of Trade Name Abbreviation

Disallowance of the Post-petition Attorney Fees under FRBP 3002.1 did Not Modify Servicer’s Rights in violation of § 1322(b)(2)

Party that did Not Participate in underlying Bankruptcy Had No Standing to Reopen the Case

Credit Union Could Not Bootstrap Terms into Reaffirmation Agreement through inconspicuous Additions to the Statutory Disclosures

Since Debtor’s Liability to IRS for Fraudulent Transfer was not a Tax, it was Not a Priority Debt

Couple in 40s Use Bankruptcy to Partly Wipe Out Student Debt

Quarterly Chapter 11 Fees Paid First in Chapter 7 Distributions

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

• NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
• In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!