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- 4/12

Read today’s briefs below…

What Happens If You Can’t Repay a Payday Loan

Senators press DeVos on plans for distributing $350M in loan forgiveness to public servants

Mick Mulvaney: “I have not burnt the place down”

Mulvaney Insists Consumer Watchdog Is Still Doing Its Job

Another State Prepares to Step in Where CFPB Leaves Void

CFPB seeks comment on its consumer complaint and inquiry handling process

U.S. senate panel plans to repeal auto lending rules: Toomey

When is it morally right to duck debt?

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Date: May 24, 2018
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Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Date: July 26, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.

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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.

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.

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8 Days until the start of #NACBADEN!

Don’t forget to download the CONVENTION APP and sign up to attend NACBA’s first ever Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions! NACBA’s convention will offer a separate breakout session to review the latest key caselaw developments in each Circuit.

Sign up today to participate in your Circuit Breakout Session. Your circuit leader has prepared an informative review of recent case law, and will lead a discussion of these important cases.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/11

This Wednesday’s Briefs include…

‘Consumer’ may get a demotion if Mick Mulvaney’s CFPB overhaul includes altering its name

Credit Union Trade Groups Defend Mulvaney, Blast CFPB

Payday lenders sue to stop rule that would ‘virtually eliminate’ industry

 CFPB issues annual complaint report

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to join Cordray on campaign trail

Argument preview: Court to decide whether Bankruptcy Code protects dishonest debtors

9 Days until the start of #NACBADEN!

Don’t forget to download the CONVENTION APP and sign up to attend NACBA’s first ever Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions! NACBA’s convention will offer a separate breakout session to review the latest key caselaw developments in each Circuit.

Sign up today to participate in your Circuit Breakout Session. Your circuit leader has prepared an informative review of recent case law, and will lead a discussion of these important cases.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/10

This Tuesday’s briefs read…

Exposing the Myth of Widespread Medical Bankruptcies

Class-action lawsuit against student loan giant brings hope to borrowers in bankruptcy

CFPB may fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion: report

Bank, credit union trades urge Congress to change CFPB structure

10 Days until the start of #NACBADEN!

Don’t forget to download the CONVENTION APP and sign up to attend NACBA’s first ever Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions! NACBA’s convention will offer a separate breakout session to review the latest key caselaw developments in each Circuit.

Sign up today to participate in your Circuit Breakout Session. Your circuit leader has prepared an informative review of recent case law, and will lead a discussion of these important cases.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/9

Starting off this week with a few headlines…

Class-action lawsuit against student loan giant brings hope to borrowers in bankruptcy

Op-ed: Don’t Let the G.O.P. Dismantle Obama’s Student Loan Reforms

Government scrutiny of state student loan regulations are unlikely to help borrowers, experts say

Economic Impact: What occupations should have the smallest student loan default rate?

The Debt Dilemma

Reform, add oversight to consumer bureau

Wells Fargo Looks Further Under the Hood at Auto-Lending Issues

Op-ed: Judd Gregg: The GOP abandons fiscal responsibility

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Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

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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.

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11 Days until the start of #NACBADEN!

Don’t forget to download the CONVENTION APP and sign up to attend NACBA’s first ever Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions! NACBA’s convention will offer a separate breakout session to review the latest key caselaw developments in each Circuit.

Sign up today to participate in your Circuit Breakout Session. Your circuit leader has prepared an informative review of recent case law, and will lead a discussion of these important cases.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/5

Thursday’s headlines include…

Legal Institutions Are Not Prepared For More Student Loan Bankruptcies

Consumer files suit against Midland Credit Management Inc. over language in letter

CFPB requests public input on financial education programs

Older people increasingly loaded down with personal debt

What Consumers Can Expect From Rising Interest Rates

Think twice about retirement when picking a kid’s college

Student loans, home prices to blame for millennials’ low consumer confidence

A Look at Geographic Distribution of Student Debt

Don’t forget to check out the Winter 2018 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

Visit the CBJ to read these articles and more!

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Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

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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

Attending #NACBADEN? Download the CONVENTION APP!

And stay up to date on the convention schedule. Visit the Annual Convention site for more on convention speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! Register today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/4

Take a look at the midweek news briefs below…

America’s debt load is reaching a tipping point

What Happens if You Don’t Pay a Debt?

Why Consumer Spending Growth Is Slowing

Rising Rates Sound Alarm for Debt-Laden U.S. Consumers

Here’s Why Student Loan Debt Is So High – and What It’s Doing to the Economy

Sen. Merkley Announces Debt-Free College Act

Poll: Majority of millennials are in debt, hitting pause on major life events

Second Circuit Confirms Interest Disclaimer Not Required on Collection Notices Not Accruing Interest

Ninth Circuit Rules That Bankruptcy Filing Does Not Affect District Court’s In Rem Jurisdiction Over Vessel and Adopts Burden-Shifting Approach to Pretrial Awards of Maintenance Payments

Lawmakers support payday lending rule

Don’t miss NACBA’s first ever Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions!

We are looking forward to NACBA’s 26th Annual Convention in Denver.   NACBA is excited to bring to you for the first time Circuit Caselaw Breakout Sessions!  NACBA’s convention will offer a separate breakout session to review the latest key caselaw developments in each Circuit.

Sign up today to participate in your Circuit Breakout Session. Your circuit leader has prepared an informative review of recent case law, and will lead a discussion of these important cases.

Have not yet registered for NACBADEN? There’s still time! Register directly online now.

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Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
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.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 4/3

Tuesday’s headlines read …

Acting Chief Recommends Reining In Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

FTC responds to CFPB info request about CIDs

Rising rates sound alarm for debt-laden U.S. consumers

Trump Appointee Helps Companies, Not Consumers

Consumer advocates launch campaign against ‘predatory’ payday lending

Seventh Circuit Joins Others on Debt Validation Requirements

CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney Recommends Statutory Changes in His Semiannual Report to Congress

Is student loan debt the next financial crisis?

Second Circuit Resolves Uncertainty Surrounding “Reverse Avila” Claims

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Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.

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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

Attending #NACBADEN? Download the CONVENTION APP!

And stay up to date on the convention schedule. Visit the Annual Convention site for more on convention speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! Register today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 3/29

Kick back and check out a few of today’s headlines …

Massachusetts education financing group ends membership in national association over student loan debate

nprED: Dept. Of Education Fail: Teachers Lose Grants, Forced To Repay Thousands In Loans

Sen. Brian Schatz The student debt crisis threatens the American way of life. Washington can’t keep ignoring it.

Tax Refund Garnished Due to Student Loan Default? Here’s How to Get It Back

Warren: Republicans Remain Silent as Mulvaney’s CFPB Ducks Oversight

npr: Episode 832: Mulvaney Vs The CFPB

Don’t forget to check out the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

Features in this quarter’s issue include:

  • The President’s Report
  • Six Secrets of the IRS Account Transcripts
  • Court Won’t Let Bank of America “Buy’ and “Bury” Judgment Against It
  • Notice of Elections

Visit the CBJ to read these articles and more!

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UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS

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Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
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

#NACBADEN is just around the corner! Don’t forget to download the CONVENTION APP!

And stay up to date on the convention schedule. Visit the Annual Convention site for more on convention speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! Register today!

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