We kick off March’s bankruptcy briefs with the following…

CFPB Issues Report On Servicemember First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Loans

Parties File Status Report in Trade Group Lawsuit Challenging CFPB Payday Loan Rule

CFPB Publishes Report on Elder Abuse Based on Newly Available SARs Data

House Financial Services Committee to Hold Review Hearing of CFPB, Kraninger Included as Witness

Arbitration Back in the Limelight: Bill Introduced to Limit Arbitration for Consumers

Taxpayer Advocate Report To Congress: 20 Most Serious Problems Facing Taxpayers

CFPB plans to issue rules on PACE loans

Congressional Review Act rises again!

U.S. Credit Card Debt Closed 2018 at a Record $870 Billion

New Bill By Rubio, Warren Would Stop States From Suspending Job Licenses Over Unpaid Student Loans

Student debt: Defining issue of a generation?

U.S. Supreme Court Considers Proper State To Tax Trusts

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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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