NACBA Fall Workshop

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/15

End of the Week Headlines…

The Looming Collapse of Student Loan Asset-Backed Securities

“Snapshot” Rule Precludes Amended Homestead Exemption

Chapter 13 Debtor Can’t Redeem Pawned Auto Through Plan

Study: Consumers’ Pre-Recession Spending, Debt Habits Continue

Both Sides Are Wrong in Bank-Watchdog Power Struggle

Betsy DeVos hit with two lawsuits in one day over backlog of student debt relief claims

Bill before Congress to help combat student loan debt

BAP Affirms Bankruptcy Court’s Denial of Student Loan Discharge for Single Mother on Food Stamps and Medicaid Where her Income Based Payment Would be $0

Bankruptcy filings up 15% in Toledo area

The United States of Indebted America

It’s a New Month Renew Your NACBA Membership for a Chance to Win 2 Great Resources!

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Registration is Open for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention! 

Register by February 23rd for Early Bird Savings!

NACBA’s Summit at Sea

Don’t miss this Members Only event, November 29 – December 3, 2018. Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s voyage at sea! Registration is now open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/27

Check Out Monday’s Headlines…

Wells Fargo Facing Penalties Over Ignoring Student Loan Included in Bankruptcy

The IRS’ Inability to Collect Tax by Levy Tolled the 3-Year Time Period to Determine Dischargeability under §507(a)(8)

Debtor’s Wedding Ring is “Necessary Wearing Apparel” and Fully Exempt Under State Statute

Statement of National Consumer Law Center’s Lauren Saunders Regarding Appointment of Mulvaney

Mulvaney as Interim Director of Consumer Bureau

Creditor Could be Liable for Violating Discharge Injunction, Even if the Debt Does Not Exist

Debt-settlement bill worries consumer groups

Equifax breach is already taking a toll on consumers

CFPB Director Cordray Shaped a Critical Consumer Watchdog

All About the CFPB, Washington’s New Flashpoint: QuickTake Q&A

US Black Friday Sales Hit Record High, So Does Household Debt

CFPB Drama’s Next Act Comes as Dueling Heads Show Up to Lead

FDCPA Overrides State Law Limitations Period And Charging Order Exclusivity In Wilhite

Months after Equifax breach, credit freeze bill on ice

Goldman Sachs forgives $71 million in mortgage debt

Registration is Open for the 2017 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop!

Examine the New and Amended Bankruptcy Rules, National Uniform Plan and Local Plans

December 7-8, 2017
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern (Both Days, Part I & 2)
NACBA Member Fee: $199
Non-Member: $369
Format: Live Presentation, both days, with Q&A.
Includes: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance & Recording Access.

Register HERE

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Registration is Open for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention! 

Why Attend #NACBADEN?

  • Education: Attendees typically earn 22 of the best CLEs designed for debtor’s attorneys. NACBA’s planning committee is busy putting together a line up that will offer something for everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned practitioner.
  • Networking: Don’t miss the opportunity to share war stories with your colleagues from around the country.
  • Exhibits: More than 50 vendors, representing a wide range of products and services, launch new products, provide demonstrations, and meet with attendees to discuss purchases or problems.
  • Wellness: Attend daily AM Yoga sessions on each day of the convention, included with your convention registration. Participation will be limited and available on first, come, first serve until capacity is reached.
  • Fun: Attendees can meet and mingle at NACBA’s Friday night reception.  When you are not in session, be sure to check to see if the Rockies are in town, or if your favorite band is playing at the iconic concert venue, Red Rocks.

Register by February 23rd for the Early Bird Rate to get great savings!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/15

Midweek Headlines…

Beware Holiday Shoppers: Deferred Interest Promotions Promise 0% Now, but Can Cost Big Bucks Later

Lawsuit accuses debt collector of unfair practices

Debtor’s Chapter 7 Fails 707(b)’s “Smell Test”

Win for Consumers: Second Circuit Reverses Debt Collection Suit

Amendments To The Federal Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure Take Effect December 1, 2017

Another Industry Win in the Battle Over Interest Disclosures in Second Circuit

CFPB Provides Guidance on Consumer Data Protection

Freedom Debt Relief: CFPB “fundamentally misunderstands” debt settlement process

CFPB The CFPB Wants More Data On Free Credit Scoring Sites

U.S. Household Debt Reaches Record $13 Trillion: Watch Subprime Auto Loans

Speak Up About Student Loan Consumer Protections

AFBC Encourages Consumers to Check on Their Credit Report and Student Loan Accounts

The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers with Children

Registration is Open for the 2017 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop!

Examine the New and Amended Bankruptcy Rules, National Uniform Plan and Local Plans

December 7-8, 2017
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern (Both Days, Part I & 2)
NACBA Member Fee: $199
Non-Member: $369
Format: Live Presentation, both days, with Q&A.
Includes: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance & Recording Access.

Register HERE

  • You must be logged in to receive the member rate. See help video.

Registration is Open for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention! 

Join us in Denver, Colorado at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver a beautiful and convenient location that is the perfect backdrop for this much-anticipated event. We couldn’t be more excited for you to experience our stellar and informative sessions, listen to our expert keynote speakers that include, Dr. Wendy Osefo,  Susan Carnicero, Rashmi Airan, and Amy Vetter, attend 1 of 3 Pre-Convention Sessions, along with the opportunity to network with your peers and colleagues, visit the expansive exhibit,  earn CLE, plus so much more!

We can’t wait to see you! Don’t delay Register by February 23rd, 2018 to receive the Early Bird Rate! 

Visit https://www.nacba.org/nacbaden/ your go-to spot for everything #NACBADEN!

Save the Date

  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankr1uptcy News Briefs 11/9

Dive Into Thursday’s Headlines…

Bankruptcy Filings Spike in October

FTC Accuses Debt Collector of Deceitful Tactics

Denial of Discharge for Fraudulent Note

New CFPB Enforcement Chief To Be Appointed

N.J. judge knocks debt collection lawsuit but forgoes sanctions for plaintiffs’ lawyers

Inside Betsy DeVos’s efforts to shrink the Education Department

Americans Over Age 60 Fastest Growing Demographic for Student Loan Debt

Medicaid expansion saved 50,000 people from bankruptcy in 2 years

Supreme Court hears arguments in case questioning Bankruptcy Code interpretation

Registration is Open for the 2017 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop!

Examine the New and Amended Bankruptcy Rules, National Uniform Plan and Local Plans

December 7-8, 2017
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern (Both Days, Part I & 2)
NACBA Member Fee: $199
Non-Member: $369
Format: Live Presentation, both days, with Q&A.
Includes: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance & Recording Access.

Register HERE

  • You must be logged in to receive the member rate. See help video.

Don’t Miss Today’s Webinar!

How to Introduce an Appraiser’s Testimony and Appraisal as Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Eastern
Presented By: James J. Haller, Esq.
Cost:  $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/6

Check Out Monday’s New Stories…

Credit Card Market Continues to Grow as Economy is on the Upswing

Trump Kills Cordray’s Arbitration Rule; Would He Do the Same for Debt Collectors?

CFPB Settlement With Student Loan Trust Raises Red Flags

§349 Required that Funds held by Chapter 13 Trustee be Paid to the Debtor Upon Dismissal

Chapter 13 Debtors’ Plan Could Discriminate in Favor of Student Loans Since they had Reasonable Bases for the Proposed Discrimination

All Oklahoma Sheriffs Named in Debt-Collection Lawsuit

Vanquish a phantom debt for good

Consumer Watch: Debt payment tips to keep strong credit rating

Are rising debt loads and declining protections too much for consumers?

Register for November’s Webinar!

How to Introduce an Appraiser’s Testimony and Appraisal as Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Eastern
Presented By: James J. Haller, Esq.
Cost:  $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/31

Dive Into Tuesday’s Headlines…

Indiana District Court Adopts Supreme Court’s Analysis of Definition of a Debt Collector

FCC to Vote on Narrow Call Blocking Rules at November Open Meeting

House Subcommittee Continues Conversation on Data Security

From the Web: ‘GOP in Uncharted Territory Rolling Back Rules Through Resolutions’

CFPB Hunts Down Mortgage Delinquencies With New Online Tool

CFPB: Mortgage Delinquency Rates Reach Post-Crisis Lows

US Banks: Is Rising Consumer Debt a Concern?

Congressional Override Offers Industry Reprieve from CFPB Arbitration Rule but Battles Ahead Still Likely

State Regulators: Let Us Handle the Student Loan Industry

Liz Weston: Equifax hack isn’t over — more risks ahead

Bankruptcy filing may send homeowners packing

Waivers of Jury Trials and Lawsuits in Bankruptcy Cases

Register for November’s Webinar!

How to Introduce an Appraiser’s Testimony and Appraisal as Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Eastern
Presented By: James J. Haller, Esq.
Cost:  $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

 It’s The End of the Month Renew Your Membership for a Chance to Win 2 Great Resources!

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/30

Monday’s Headlines Kicking Off a New Week…

Chapter 7 Debtor Who Failed to Disclose Employment Discrimination Claim Could Not Convert to Chapter 13

Bankruptcy Court Abstains from Deciding Whether Debtor’s Obligations to Ex-wife Were Domestic Support Obligations

Court Would Not Use Its “Power to Prevent Injustice” to Force Nationstar to Honor Modification Letter that Chapter 13 Debtors Never Received

CFPB Payday Loan Limits Drawing Quieter Response Compared to Its Arbitration Rule

Eleventh Circuit Holds Voice Mail Message is a Communication

AP Sources: DeVos May Only Partly Forgive Some Student Loans

High home prices hit first-time buyers harder than ever, and student loans may be part of the reason

Medical debt is crushing many Americans. States can help fix that

Judge resists erasing foreclosure ruling

Register for November’s Webinar!

How to Introduce an Appraiser’s Testimony and Appraisal as Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Eastern
Presented By: James J. Haller, Esq.
Cost:  $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

 It’s The End of the Month Renew Your Membership for a Chance to Win 2 Great Resources!

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/26

Thursday’s Headlines…

Senate Votes to Repeal Americans’ Day in Court; Gives Wall Street a Huge Win

Language Preference Question in Uniform Mortgage Application Will Help Borrowers Gain Access to the Mortgage Market

Education Secretary Delays Student Loan Borrower Defense Rules

From the Web: Mortgages, Credit Cards Are Leading Forms of Debt for Consumers

Opinion: Senate vote overturning CFPB rule is a blow to consumer protections

Vanquish a phantom debt for good

Connecticut’s New Net Worth Requirement for Collectors

CFPB Highlights Supervisory Findings Related to Credit Cards

Stellar Recovery Secures Significant Fair Debt Collections Practices Act Victory

Trustees Triumph

Cities Seeking Debt Assistance From State Can’t File For Bankruptcy, Lawmakers Say

Bankruptcy filings for IED suspect show unpaid medical bills, crippling debt

Connecticut Senate Passes Budget With Rescue for Hartford

Register for NACBA’s Webinars!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

How to Introduce an Appraiser’s Testimony and Appraisal as Evidence in Bankruptcy Court

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM Eastern
Presented By: James J. Haller, Esq.
Cost:  $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/20

Let’s Kick Off The Weekend With New Headlines…

From the Web: ‘A Look at the Nation’s Credit Scores by State’

Acting OCC Comptroller Keith Noreika and CFPB Director Richard Cordray Spar Over Arbitration Rule

Could CFPB’s Data Sharing Principles Make Debt Collection Better Too?

Retiree Can’t Wipe Out Loans for Son’s College in Bankruptcy

Should ‘No Money Down’ Chapter 7s Be Allowed?

Bankruptcy Filings Hit 10-year Low, May Rise Again

U.S. Consumer Bureau Offers Rules for Financial Data Collection

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Issues Sixth Annual Report

FTC Obtains $4.1 Million Judgment Against Seller of Fake Payday Loans

District Court Finds that Bankruptcy Court Misapplied Law Regarding Tenancy by the Entireties, Remands Case for Factual Findings

Chapter 13 Debt Limits Should be Raised or Eliminated, Some Say

Register for October’s Webinar!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

What’s New at NACBA?

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/17

Dive Into Tuesday’s Headlines…

Another 1099(c) Disclosure Case Moves Forward in New Jersey

CFPB: Student Loan Complaints Tie to Homeownership

More Details On Finance Industry’s CFPB Arbitration Rule Lawsuit

CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Debt Relief Companies For Alleged Misrepresentation Of Government Affiliation

District Court Provides Successful Road Map for Bona Fide Error Defense

Individuals With Student Loan Debt Are Facing “Unprecedented Financial Challenge,” New Research Finds

Why Wall Street is sticking with Equifax

Register for October’s Webinar!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver! Registration opens November 13,2017!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018!