Tuesday’s news briefs are…

Bankruptcy Court Denies USA’s Blanket Request for Tolling of Deadlines During Lapse of Appropriations

FTC freezes debt collectors seeking payment of ‘phantom’ debts

Federal Court in Texas Finds No Confusion Over Letter with Same Account Number for Two Separate Medical Debts

OCC Issues Statement in Support of Proposed Revisions to CFPB Payday Loan Rule

CFPB Proposes Revisions to Small-Dollar Loan Rule

House Financial Services Committee Asks CFPB for Information on No Restitution Settlements

This is the real reason most Americans file for bankruptcy

Is this the way to curb student loan defaults?

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Circuit Case Law Update
Date: February 21, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: Free for NACBA Members  / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.

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Chapter 13 Attorney Fees
Date: March 7, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
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Presenters: Edward Bolts Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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How to get paid prior to secured creditors and for work performed at the end of the case.

Why You Should Attend: You want to get paid for work done during the case in a timely manner and a fair amount.

3002.1 A Mortgage Odyssey Workshop
Date: Thursday, March 21 AND Friday March 22, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST – BOTH DAYS
Cost: $99 Member / $149 Non Member
Presenters: Marc Dann, Esq., John Rao, Esq., Tara Twomey, Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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The Panel will discuss:

1) Introduction to 3002.1
a. Requirements for lenders
b. Forms that must be used
c. Information that must be disclosed
d. Changes to 3002.1 effective December 1, 2018

2) Use of 3002.1 in bankruptcy court to challenge fees and payment changes
a. Example cases and briefs
b. Results for clients and
c. Attorneys fees for debtor’s counsel

3) Use of 3002.1 along with other rules (e.g. Reg X) to bring suits against mortgage companies outside of bankruptcy court.
a. FDCPA
b. FCRA
c. TILA
d. RESPA

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