The bankruptcy & consumer news briefs for today include…
7th Circuit Clarifies Issues Regarding The “Finality” of Lower Court Orders on Appeal
7 Best Personal Finance Tips For 2019
With Student Loan Debt At $1.5 Trillion, Some Are Looking For Career Paths That Avoid College
Saving For Retirement In Your 20s: The Effect Of Student Loans
Public-interest lawyers who sued over student-loan forgiveness are one step closer
Three Major Points from Rep. Maxine Waters’ Letter to CFPB Employees
House Financial Services Committee Announces March 7 Hearing on CFPB
Credit-Reporting Companies Told Their System Is ‘Broken’
CFPB Asks Manhattan US Judge to Compel Law Firm’s Response in Probe of Debt Collection Firm
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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.
Practice Pitfall Jeopardy: Practice Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Date: April 18, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Mary Beth Ausbrooks Esq., Jenny Doling Esq., Gene Melchionne & James Haller, Esq.
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Don’t have a blooper reel for this year’s cases. This session will review common bloopers and how to avoid them in a game show format. Join our contestants who will be answering jeopardy type questions to win big prizes.
Why You Should Attend: Enjoy an actually fun way to learn how to deal with problem situations. Who will win the big candy bar?
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