Author: kristadamelio

Krista D’Amelio joined NACBA in April 2017 as Director of Government Affairs and Communications. D’Amelio’s work will focus on strengthening relationships and increasing advocacy reach with elected officials and government agencies to enhance their understanding and support of NACBA’s issues. Prior to joining NACBA, D’Amelio served as Global Government Affairs Coordinator at Airlines for America where she assisted to increase advocacy reach and lobbying capabilities of the organization. Previously, she was the Associate Director of College Partner Relations at the Center for Student Opportunity where she helped first-generation students on the road to and through college. A native of Connecticut, D’Amelio began her career in the Office of Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele and on gubernatorial campaigns. She received duel Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Connecticut where she also conducted published research for the Department of Sociology. D'Amelio's research tracing the evolution of social policy in Connecticut led her to be granted the John G. Hill Political Science Excellence Award and her research abroad in the Arts and Humanity Summer Program in Florence, Italy earned her the 2009 Global Scholar Award. D'Amelio holds a masters degree in Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 9/13

Today’s bankruptcy news briefs include…

JOB: Assistant United States Trustee

Mick Mulvaney: Dodd-Frank gave us several different things to do

Mick Mulvaney worries about the ‘moral’ consequences of failing to pay back student loans

D.C. District Court: Devos’s delay of the Borrower Defense Rule was arbitrary and capricious

CFPB Responds to ABA Concerns Over Records Disclosure Proposal in Final Rule

CFPB, NCUA Pledge to Rein in Regulatory Guidance

Wells’ Plan To Compensate Auto Insurance Holders Rejected

Bankruptcy Trustee Sues Feds, Lenders Over ITT Loans

August bankruptcy filings jump 10%

Justice Scalia’s Contributions to the Development of Bankruptcy Law

Report on IRS Private Debt Collection Program Gives Good Reviews to Agencies, Criticized IRS Management of Program

One step closer for IRS nominee

State cracking down on student loan debt

Looking at the Student Loan Debt Crisis

Pay Off Student Loans or Save For Retirement?

CommonBond Offers Student Loan Refinancing to U.S. Immigrants With Work Visas

Time for Colleges to Get Some Skin in the Game

Americans owe more money than ever, but no, they are not being crushed by debt

New study shows where millennials have the most debt

Local experts: could another housing bust be on the way?

The Next Financial Calamity Is Coming. Here’s What to Watch.

The Epicenter of the Housing Bust Is Booming Again. (That’s a Warning Sign.)

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How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

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What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 9/07

The weekend is in sight! Until then, check out the following briefs…

Responding to Consumer-Initiated Inquiry After “Cease” Letter Did Not Violate FDCPA, Eighth Circuit Court Holds

Consumer protection bureau faces constitutional challenge in Supreme Court

CFPB Suffers Another Appeals Court Loss Over Investigative Authority

CFPB Issues First Supervision Report Under Mulvaney

How To Help Your Children Minimize Future Student Loan Debt

As student loan debt rises, parents of college-bound kids stash money away

Student Debt Viewpoints: Congressman Tom Reed

House Passes Guthrie, Bonamici Student Loan Bill

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S SEPTEMBER WEBINAR!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 9/06

It’s not throwback Thursday for us because here are today’s news briefs…

Times are good, but don’t sleep at the wheel

Students need to fight for protections from predatory loan practices

Do you know what your lending customers really want?

14 AGs implore CFPB to enforce Equal Credit Opportunity Act

A.G. Underwood Calls On CFPB To Continue Enforcement Of Federal Law To Protect Against Credit Discrimination

What Borrowers Need to Know About Navient Lawsuits

3 Ways Trump May Change Student Loans

Student Loan Assistance: The Next Big Thing?

Study Predicts Rising College Cost and Debt Will Lead to Home Foreclosures

Congress is set to vote on more mandatory financial counseling to help curb student loan defaults

What the new tax law means for your college savings plan

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S SEPTEMBER WEBINAR!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

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What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 9/05

We made it to the middle of the week! Start your day with the following…

How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report?

Silicon Valley Wants to Use Algorithms for Debt Collection

Personal Loans Are Fastest-Growing Consumer Debt

Should you roll your student loans into a mortgage?

CFPB Provides Additional Guidance on HMDA Partial Exemption

Final Rule Updates Regulation P With Exemptions From Annual Notice Requirements

President Trump Changes Student Loan Death And Disability Discharge Tax Rules

Why Student Loans Swamp Millennials: Job Pay Hasn’t Kept Up With School Costs

An unforeseen retirement obstacle: A grandchild’s college loans

Why Does Student Loan Debt Keep Rising?

Student Debt Isn’t Just a ‘Young Person Problem’: EBRI

10 Education Stories You May Have Missed This Summer

Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings To Focus On 6 Hot-Button Issues

ABA committee gives Kavanaugh a well-qualified rating

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S SEPTEMBER WEBINARS!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.

Register HERE

Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.

Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

Register HERE

Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!

HAVE YOU SEEN NACBA’S LATEST WASHINGTON UPDATE?

Check it out on nacba.org

NACBA’S MEMBER ONLY SUMMIT AT SEA IS IN 2 MONTHS!

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 9/04

It’s September! We kick off this month with the following headlines…

’90s College Kids Are Middle-Aged And Still Juggling Student Loan Debt

Man terminates car lease under special promotion. Then a collection agency came knocking.

Why should you watch Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings? Here’s where he stands on key issues

How the Midterms Could Impact Medicaid

The financial problem that just won’t die: Student loans

IRS ruling on student-debt help could prompt other plans to act

Teachers, Already in Debt, Spend Money They Don’t Have on Their Students

It Might Be Hard for Millennials to Feel Like an Adult When They Struggle With Student Loans

Back-to-School Sadness: Top 10 Colleges Whose Graduates Hold the Highest Student Debt

Which Student-Loan Repayment Plan Is Right for You?

What happens to student loans when borrower dies?

California Puts Customers on Hook for Utility’s Wildfire Liability

 

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S SEPTEMBER WEBINAR!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 8/30

This Thursday’s bankruptcy headlines read:

Bipartisan push begins in Senate to expand mortgage access for self-employed borrowers

Puerto Rico Archdiocese files for bankruptcy amid lawsuit

In New Ruling on Insurance in Bankruptcy, 5th Circuit Decides Proceeds Were Property of Debtor’s Estate

These States Have The Most Student Loan Debt

IRS Ruling Allows Company To Match Employees’ Student Loan Payments Into Their 401(k)

House hopes to tame student loan crisis with financial literacy bill

This 28-year-old unintentionally accrued $50,000 in debt—here’s how he’s paying it off

8th Circuit: Notice of Garnishment, Consumer-Initiated Inquiry After Cease Communication Request Not FDCPA Violation

How The Trump Administration Is Screwing Over Debt-Saddled Students

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S LIVE WEBINARS!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.

Register HERE

Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.

Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

Register HERE

Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 8/29

Beating the heat midweek? Take some time to read these news briefs …

Resignation signals Trump administration slow gutting of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Why Your Student Loan Watchdog Abruptly Resigned

American consumers losing their federal safety net

If you care about your wallet, you should fear Judge Kavanaugh

7th Circuit: Service on Consumer not FDCPA Violation if No Entry of Appearance by Consumer’s Attorney

Bankruptcies Dropping Among Young, But Growing For Seniors

Senior Citizens Going Bankrupt at Twice the Rate They Used to

Here’s what happens when you miss your credit card payments

10-year, 30-year U.S. government debt yields hit 2-week high

Military Lending Protections Must Be Maintained, Groups Say

Trump Announces Six More Judicial Nominees

Is Your Business a Debt Collector?—If So, Watch Out.

Here’s how much to borrow in student loans

Defaulting on a student loan could cost you your job in these professions

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S LIVE WEBINARS!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.

Register HERE

Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.

Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

Register HERE

Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!

Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.

Register HERE

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.

NACBA’S MEMBER ONLY SUMMIT AT SEA IS COMING UP SOON!

Attending NACBA’s Summit at Sea Nov. 29-Dec. 3? Visit the NACBA Cruise Facebook Page to ask questions, exchange ideas or share excitement for this event!

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 8/28

NACBA Now is back from a short summer break! Check out these new briefs…

SENIORS FILING BANKRUPTCY IN RECORD NUMBERS

The Truth About Credit Card Debt Forgiveness

Insolvency After the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform

Timing of student loan watchdog’s resignation ‘couldn’t be worse,’ advocates say

Student Loan Watchdog Quits, Says Trump Administration ‘Turned Its Back’ On Borrowers

IRS ruling allows 401(k) student loan benefits

Kavanaugh’s administrative law opinions should be given due deference 

New product allows people to pay student loans with retirement savings

Why So Many Students Aren’t Receiving Loan Forgiveness

Stories Of Student Debt, And The Trouble With Public Service Loan Forgiveness

How U.S. Education Has Become ‘A Debt Sentence’ [Infographic]

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S LIVE WEBINARS!

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.

Register HERE

Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.

Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

Register HERE

Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!

Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.

Register HERE

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.

DON’T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATES!

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 8/10

It’s finally Friday! Let’s close out the week with the following…

Military Lending Improvement Act of 2018 Introduced in the U.S. Senate

Treasury Recommends Sweeping Regulatory Changes for Consumer Financial Services

CFPB, Payday Groups Again Denied Stay Of Payday Rule

Trump administration cuts staff at financial markets watchdog: source

The State Lawsuit That Could Set a Precedent for Nationwide Student-Loan Refunds

Congressman proposes tax breaks for businesses that help pay student loan debt for employees

Why Do College Dropouts Fail To Repay Their Student Loans?

Death is Not Always the Demise of Student Loan Debt, Advises Ameritech Financial

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Introduction to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Date: August 23, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Dan Press, Esq.

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Have you been referring your Chapter 11 cases to outside counsel? Are you curious about the similarities and whether you can file these cases? Dan Press, a leading author and practitioner in individual chapter 11 cases, will present an introduction to chapter 11 practice involving consumer debtors. He will discuss when this chapter is useful, the similarities and differences to chapter 13 practice, and how to conduct a chapter 11 practice.

How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.

Register HERE

What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.

SAVE THE DATES!