Take some time to read these headlines…
District Court Confirms Debtor’s Absolute Right to Dismissal under Section 1307
All American Check Cashing and CFPB submit letter briefs to Fifth Circuit
Balance Transfers are up 38% Since 2015 — Here’s Why
Appeals Court Revives Student Debt-Collection Dispute After Bankruptcy Discharge
Jury trials over medical debt to start in February; VanderSloot slams ‘misleading’ MRS statement
Zombie debts are hounding struggling Americans. Will you be next?
Woman celebrates paying off her student loans with funeral-themed photo shoot
America Is Drowning in a Student Loan Crisis
University researchers release study on racial disparities in the student loan system
Study: Your Credit Card Debt Is Making You Sick
The U.S. Consumer Looks Healthy. Here Are the Weak Links That Should Worry Investors.
Interest Rates Are Falling—but Your Credit-Card Rate Could Be Going Up
Puerto Rico’s Messy Bankruptcy May Get Even Messier
Sears and Kmart closing more stores in late 2019 and early 2020. Is your location closing?
REGISTER FOR NACBA’S LIVE WEBINARS!
Top 20 Cases You Must Know for Your Bankruptcy Practice.
Date: October 17, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Henry Sommer, Esq., Nathan Juster, Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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From projected disposable income and attorneys’ fees to bankruptcy court jurisdiction, this session will cover fundamental cases that you need to know.
Why You Should Attend: You must know the major guideposts to give your clients accurate advice. Make sure you are following these important cases and using them to your client’s benefit.
Defense of Section 523 Adversary Proceedings
Date: November 7, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Tara Salinas, Esq., William Brewer Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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The panel will primarily focus on Sections 523(a)(2), (4) and (6) and Section 1328(a)(4), awards of attorney 7s fees under Section 523(d); defending collateral estoppel effect of pre-bankruptcy default judgments; Rules 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss under Ashcroft v Iqbal.
Why You Should Attend: You need to know how to properly defend a dischargeability proceeding and get paid for your work. Everyone has to defend against dischargeability complaints by creditors. The information in this workshop will be invaluable to prepare your defense.
Robin Hood and His Merry Bankruptcy Attorneys: How to Recover Wage Garnishments as Preferential/Fraudulent Transfers for your clients and get paid for doing it.
Date: November 21, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: David Gunn, Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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The panel will discuss the law and practice of recovering wage garnishments as fraudulent transfers and the potential to request additional attorneys fees for a recovery.
Why You Should Attend: You want to make additional income in cases where your clients have been garnished. This session will discuss how and when to recover garnished funds and get paid.
Consumer Bankruptcy Watch: What’s Hot in Consumer Bankruptcy Law Today
Date: December 5, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Henry Sommer, Esq., Tara Twomey, Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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The panel will cover the latest hot topic in consumer bankruptcy law, including any pending cases before the Supreme Court and important Court of Appeals cases to watch.
Why You Should Attend: Don’t be the last to know what issues are coming next to a court near you. Find out what to expect by learning about the trends and case law are working their through the courts.
Means Test Game Show: Is it income or an expense?
Date: December 19, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Jenny Doling, Esq., Marybeth Ausbrooks, Esq., Gene Melchionne Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
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Join our holiday panel for a game show quiz focusing on allowable or required income and expenses. You can’t lose even if you get the answers wrong..
Why You Should Attend: Ask yourself these questions. Is a withdrawal from a 401k income that should push your client into a five year plan? Is a 401k contribution a permissible expense? Is child support that isn’t received income? Is child support that is not being paid an expense? Your client wants to claim $900.00 in pet expenses for 8 pets. Is that expense ridiculous? Can you justify it? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Come join us!
NACBA’s Members-Only Workshop is set to take place this December 7-9, 2019 at the beautiful beachfront Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa. You do not want to miss out on the golden sand, turquoise waters and tropical breezes while getting the latest tips and tools to help your clients and grow your practice.
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