NACBA Webinars

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/9

Monday’s Headlines…

Federal Judge Allows CFPB Case Against Debt Collection Law Firm to Move Forward

Experts React to FDCPA Court Decision on Emailed Validation Notice

Recoupment permits Social Security Administration to Recover its Debt for Prepetition Sick Leave from Debtor’s Postpetition Sick Leave Without Violating Discharge Injunction

Child Support Repayment Can Be Wiped Out in Bankruptcy

Dist. Ct.: 63-Year-Old Suspended Lawyer Could Not Discharge $500,000 in Student Loans Where he Made No Good Faith Effort to Pay them for 31 years

Preliminary Thoughts on the New CFPB Rule

Wife’s Solo Bankruptcy Filing Doesn’t Pass ‘Smell Test’

Lawyer Can’t Recover Costs Advanced in Chapter 13 Case

New payday loan rules: What you need to know

Loan for Medical Prep Course Can Be Wiped Out in Bankruptcy

Dead Debtor Can’t Convert Chapter 13 Case to Chapter 7

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!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/6

Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Consumer Watchdog Curbs Unaffordable 300% Payday Loans

Court Awards NACBA Member $119, 952.24 in Fees and Expenses in Defending Against Portfolio Recovery Associates’ Appeal of Order Sanctioning It

Early analysis – Credit unions see numerous improvements in CFPB final short-term, small-dollar rule

PA attorney general says ‘deceptive’ Navient took $4 billion out of student loan holders’ pockets

GOP polling firm: Bipartisan support for consumer bureau arbitration rule

Another lesson from Equifax – We must end the predatory consumer practice of forced arbitration

Robert Samuelson: The resilient American consumer

Bankruptcy filings trend lower through three quarters of 2017

Appeal Pending in Bankruptcy Case Regarding Tuition Payments

Judge Orders Bank of America to Redo Settlement in Mortgage Dispute

IRS Gives Equifax Multimillion-Dollar Deal Despite Massive Data Breach

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

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!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/5

Check Out Headlines in Thursday’s Bankruptcy News Briefs…

Federal Student Loan Default Rates See Slight Uptick

U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Other Finance Industry Groups File Lawsuit to Overturn CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

Three Commonly Overlooked Causes of Bankruptcy in the US

Court: Validation Notice Sent Via Email Requiring Consumer to Click a Link to Open a “Secure Package” Is Not “Sending” a Validation Notice Under FDCPA

Judge Rules Unintentional Violation of Policies and Procedures Permits Debt Collector to invoke ‘Bona Fide Error’ Defense

Debtor in Her Fifties who Never Searched for Jobs Unrelated to her Master’s Degree, and who Never Applied for Income-Based Repayment Plans, Failed All 3 Prongs of Brunner Student Loan Dischargeability Test

Reform of the CFPB Through the Financial Choice Act

Post-Recession Borrowers Struggle to Repay Loans

CFPB issues interim final rule on mortgage servicer communication

Dear Debtor, Three Strikes And You’re Outta Here!

Ninth Circuit Reverses Course On Measure Of Collateral Value In Cramdown Confirmation Of Chapter 11 Plan

Maine Bankruptcy Judge Rules That § 362(c)(3)(A) Automatically Terminates Automatic Stay

Equifax Calls for Free Credit Locks. Experian’s Reply? Nope.

Advocates Seek Congressional Action on Credit Data Protection

Rising Household Debt: What It Means For Growth And Stability

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

Today’s Webinar!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

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!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/4

Midweek Headlines…

Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks to Halt ‘Rollback of Critical Student Loan Protections’

Judicial Lien Need Not Be Enforceable To Be Avoidable

The ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ Party-The Senate GOP would send yet another tone-deaf message if it guts CFPB’s voluntary arbitration rule.

Judge says no to new trial for Houston debt buyer after $25 million verdict

Debt settlement vs. filing for bankruptcy: Pros and cons

U.S. economic growth expected to continue, Baird investment pro says

No U.S. Bailout for Puerto Rican Debt, Trump’s Budget Chief Says

The high cost of student loan debt

Unraveling the Equifax Data Breach

How the Bankruptcy System Is Failing Black Americans

Total New Hampshire bankruptcies fall in September

Senate Acts to Ease Pressure on Bankruptcy Courts and Increase Bankruptcy Fees

September 2017: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Litigation Update

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

 

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

 

The Listserv is Dead! Long Live the Listserv!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

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!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/3

Dive Into Tuesday’s Headlines…

In Connecticut, 29 Call Attempts in 24 days May Be FDCPA Violation

Consumer Litigation Filings Reverse Course from July

New York Court Rules Settlement Offer in First Letter Not a FDCPA Violation

National Law Firm Ordered to Refund Attorneys’ Fees to Prospective Debtors, Where Local Counsel Drafted a Petition but Never Filed it and Ignored the Debtors

Eleventh Circuit Holds That Voicemails Are “Communications” and Clarifies “Meaningful Disclosure” under the FDCPA

2.5 Million More People Potentially Exposed in Equifax Breach

Equifax Is Taking Over From Wells Fargo as the Financial Industry’s Villain

Most States Still Don’t Have Comprehensive Balance Billing Legislation

First Equifax, now government: CFPB putting your data at risk

The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Paying Off Debt

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

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.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

The One Secret You Must Know To Triple Your New Bankruptcy Leads From Your Existing Advertising

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Richard James, Automated Business Results
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

The Listserv is Dead! Long Live the Listserv!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

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

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/2

Check Out the Headlines Kicking Off October…

Disallowance for Procedural Reasons Does Not Support Voidance of Lien

National Consumer Law Center Joins Legal Fight for Student Borrower Protections against Predatory Schools

Office of Inspector General: CFPB Can Improve Certain Guidance for Civil Investigative Demands

U.S. Chamber of Commerce suing to block rule allowing consumers to sue their banks

FDCPA Case Challenges Use of Trade Name Abbreviation

Disallowance of the Post-petition Attorney Fees under FRBP 3002.1 did Not Modify Servicer’s Rights in violation of § 1322(b)(2)

Party that did Not Participate in underlying Bankruptcy Had No Standing to Reopen the Case

Credit Union Could Not Bootstrap Terms into Reaffirmation Agreement through inconspicuous Additions to the Statutory Disclosures

Since Debtor’s Liability to IRS for Fraudulent Transfer was not a Tax, it was Not a Priority Debt

Couple in 40s Use Bankruptcy to Partly Wipe Out Student Debt

Quarterly Chapter 11 Fees Paid First in Chapter 7 Distributions

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

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.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

The One Secret You Must Know To Triple Your New Bankruptcy Leads From Your Existing Advertising

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Richard James, Automated Business Results
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

The Listserv is Dead! Long Live the Listserv!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

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

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

It’s A New Month and There’s a New NACBA Webinar!

On Thursday, October 26th NACBA is excited to host a webinar that will help you make the most out of your leads! Bankruptcy attorneys spend tens of millions every year on generating leads, but very few pay attention to the most cost-effective way to sign up more cases—improving their intake and lead conversion rate! The Rainmaker Institute has helped over 18,000 attorneys grow their law firms, including many of the fastest growing (and most profitable) bankruptcy firms in the nation.

If you’re spending money on lead generation for bankruptcy cases then you will love this webinar because we are going to pull back the curtain and show you exactly how these firms are converting cases like crazy using these proven strategies!

With our presenter, Stephen Fairley from the Rainmaker Institute, you’ll discover:

  • The single biggest mistake attorneys make with their intake
  • How long it takes for a lead to go from hot to cold
  • 3 goals for your first call with a new lead
  • 7 specific strategies to convert more leads into appointments
  • Top 3 ways to get more leads to sign up fast
  • Case study of a law firm who tripled their conversion rate in 90 days
  • The who, when, and how of following up with your leads

Register today and Get a jumpstart on lead generation for your firm! FREE for NACBA Members!

*Registrants will also receive the recording of the live webinar to watch at their convenience.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/28

Dive Into Thursday’s Headlines…

Voicemail Emerges Again With Questions of “Communication” and Meaningful Disclosure

Is A Bank A “Debt Collector” Under California’s Rosenthal Act? Maybe Not.

Expert Says Practice of Law Exemption is Essential to Fix FDCPA

Court Applies Realistic Fact-Based Analysis to Student Loan Discharge

NACBA, NCLC Urge for Credit Counseling Waivers for Hurricane Victims

Big changes coming for credit firms in wake of Equifax hack, CFPB director says

Insurance Company that Defended Bad Faith Lawsuit Filed Against it on Behalf of Bankruptcy Estate Could Not Seek Fees from the Debtor Individually

Senate to soon vote to rescind new CFPB arbitration rule

Study: Consumers’ Student Loan Debt Reaches Nearly $1.4 Trillion

New England Collectors Ask State Lawmakers to Reject Bill that Would Harm Consumers

CFPB, Student Loan Securitizer, and Debt Collector Agree to Combined $21.6 Million Settlement for Alleged Illegal Collection Practices

Eleventh Circuit: Voicemail Constitutes Communication Under the FDCPA, But Disclosure of Individual’s Identity Is Not Required

District Court Decertifies TCPA Class Following Invalidation Of Solicited Fax Rule

U.S. Second-Quarter Growth Revised Upward to 3.1% Annual Pace

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

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.

Register for NACBA’s October 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

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!