Check out the following news briefs…

Bankruptcy Court Highlights Broader Discharge Provisions in Chapter 13 and Finds that Converting a Case from 7 to 13 to Utilize the Broader Discharge is Not Bad Faith.

Economics Review: The Impact of Student Debt on High Value Entrepreneurship and Venture Success: Evidence from No-Loans Financial Aid Policies

Economics Review: Behavioral Effects of Student Loan Repayment Plan Options on Borrowers’ Career Decisions: Theory and Experimental Evidence

E.D.N.C- U.S. v. Boykin: Vacatur of Lower Court Order as Moot: ACA Claim as Penalty or Tax

Compliance With FCRA’s Requirement To Investigate A Dispute Within 30 Days Does Not Satisfy The FDCPA’s Requirement To Promptly Report A Disputed Debt

America’s Debt Debacle: Why are so many consumers behind on their auto loans?

Protect Retirement Funds From IRS, Taxpayer Advocate Implores

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS!

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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Join us for a discussion of the most interesting recent cases from each federal circuit led by the NACBA Circuit Leader for each circuit. Stay on top of the most interesting cases from across the country.

Chapter 13 Attorney Fees
Date: March 7, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
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

Why You Should Attend: You want to earn additional attorneys fees reviewing all of those mortgage payment changes. Join our panel to find out how.