Friday’s news briefs read…

Dimon: U.S. student loan debt is ‘now starting to affect the economy’

Student loan relief for public servants: 38,460 applied, only 262 accepted

FDCPA – Fair Debt – The Latest Case Actually Benefits Creditors

What students can learn from the days before college loans

House Financial Services Committee Passes Consumers First Act [Podcast]

Merkley bill would assure affordable student loan repayments

Wells Fargo drops some fees on campus debit cards after criticism

Prepaid-Card Users Get Protection Guarantee

Using the bank your college recommended? Check for fees

Sears, after bankruptcy, is opening new stores for home goods

DON’T MISS NACBA’S UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS!

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.
Register HERE

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?

Emerging Bankruptcy Technologies to Assist your Bankruptcy Practice
Date: June 6, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Rachel Foley Esq., Reed Almand, Esq. & James Haller Esq.
Register HERE

Busy bankruptcy attorneys are bombarded with technology choices – all promising great rewards but many coming at great expense. Learn about different technologies that can make your practice more efficient in time and cost.

Why You Should Attend: What faster way is there to improve your bottom line than being more efficient while increasing accuracy!