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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/14

Midweek News…

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“12% Increase in Non-Business Bankruptcy Filings”

House Financial Services Committee Approves Critical CFPB Reforms

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Information Security Rules under FCRA, GLBA

5th Circuit Rules Against Collector For Not Making Disclosures in Time-Barred Debt Case

Non-Threatening Collection Letter May Underlie FDCPA Claim

CFPB Reform ‘Dead on Arrival’ Thanks to Wells Fargo

CFPB Proposes “Drastic Overhaul” Of Debt Collection

Georgia Debt Collectors Banned From Debt Collection Business

Student loan forgiveness can come with a tax bomb

ITT Tech students refuse to repay loans in protest over government policy

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute

Every attorney wants a referral-based practice, but most attorneys struggle to consistently get enough referrals. We have uncovered the secrets of referrals and will teach you:

  • The 3 biggest reasons why you’re not getting more referrals…and what to do about it
  • Creating a plan to double your referrals in the next 6 months
  • The 4 most commonly overlooked places to increase your referrals

REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/13

Check Out Today’s Headlines…

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FTC Announces Latest Operation Collection Protection Actions

Keeping up with State Licensing and Enforcement Activity is Becoming a Full-Time Job For Collection Agencies

Advocates Applaud CFPB Action Against Bridgepoint Education for Predatory Student Lending Practices

CFPB Makes Bridgepoint Education Refund All Private Student Loans

Senate to hold hearing on Wells Fargo’s aggressive sales tactics

What You Don’t Say Can Hurt You: Fair Debt Collections Act

Credit card debt in second quarter sets record

Consumers’ Spending Expectations Fall, Income Expectations Continue to Rise

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute

Every attorney wants a referral-based practice, but most attorneys struggle to consistently get enough referrals. We have uncovered the secrets of referrals and will teach you:

  • The 3 biggest reasons why you’re not getting more referrals…and what to do about it
  • Creating a plan to double your referrals in the next 6 months
  • The 4 most commonly overlooked places to increase your referrals

REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/12

Jump Starting Your Week…

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Pace of Consumer Borrowing Rebounds in July

Economy in a Snapshot: Credit Card Use Declines

Illinois Court Holds Rule 67 Motion to Deposit Funds Moots Individual and Class TCPA Claims

Stellar Recovery Secures Milestone Victory in TCPA Case

The Wells Effect

US Credit Card Debt to Top $1 Trillion in 2016

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/2

End of the Week Headlines…

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Department of Defense Issues Guidance on Military Lending Act

CFPB Complaints: What They Mean to Servicers

Brief: CFPB Quashes So-Called Tribal Lender Western Sky, US District Court Calls CashCall “True Lender”

Report: Predatory Loan Companies Evade State Rules

Amazon and Wells Fargo abruptly end discount student loan program

13 Pitfalls of Bankruptcy in Arizona

CFPB Issues Safe Harbors under FDCPA for Mortgage Servicers

Calls and text messages from healthcare organizations: New developments under the TCPA’s ’emergency purpose’ exception

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

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Don’t miss the boat! Set sail with #NACBASEA on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, CLE, networking and a little relaxation! Register by Friday, September 2nd  for the Early Bird Rate! 

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Not a member of NACBA? Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/22

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New Week of Headlines…

CFPB fines Wells Fargo $3.6 million for deceptive student loan practices

Monthly, Year-to-Date Debt Collection Complaints to CFPB Continue to Decline

The “Least Sophisticated Debtor” Is Getting More Sophisticated, And Has An Improved Memory Too

Stop Bank, Payday Lender, and Scammer Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Cards and Restore Consumers’ Access to Court

CFPB Should Exempt Credit Unions From Arbitration Rules

Pair claim debt collection attempts are morass of confusion

$1.3 trillion in student loan debt is crippling retail sales growth

The price of education: Study finds Ohioans saddled with massive student loan debt

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

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Deadline August 26th!

Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Visit the NACBA Facebook page and enter to Win a Free Registration to the Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise! Just LIKE the Post & SHARE on your page for a chance of winning one (1) FREE Registration (total value $594) to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas), October 6-10, 2016. This prize package includes registration to the Pre-Cruise Tax Session.

Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/10

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Over the Hump Headlines…

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner Nixes Bill Connected to His Former Business Life in Debt Collection

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules – Failure to Specifically State “This Communication is From a Debt Collector” is Not FDCPA Violation

Location, Location, Location – A Brief Overview of Personal Jurisdiction, Forum Selection Clauses, and Why They Matter

Creditors Beware-Automatic Stay Violations Can Lead to Massive Punitive Damages

CFPB Issues 2016 Annual Plain Writing Act Compliance Report

What You Need To Know Now About The CFPB’s Debt Collection Proposal

Slideshow 10 worst states for student loan debt

Foreclosures Drop Sharply from Last Year

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Mr. Richard James
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CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Creative lawerying may be needed for those who are facing privates student loan lawsuits that are becoming common as student loan debt climbing to astounding figures . Read, “In Spate of Private Student Loan Lawsuits, One Defense Stands Out,” by Richard Gaudreau in NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal as he discusses what you can do for your clients.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Visit the NACBA Facebook page and enter to Win a Free Registration to the Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise! Just LIKE the Post & SHARE on your page for a chance of winning one (1) FREE Registration (total value $594) to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas), October 6-10, 2016. This prize package includes registration to the Pre-Cruise Tax Session.

Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Not a member of NACBA? Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

FREE WEBINAR FOR NACBA MEMBERS!

 

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Learn How Social Media Can Work For You

Topic: Leveraging the Power of Social Media: Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads

DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

Facebook and content marketing are two of the most cost effective ways to generate high quality leads to your law firm. Many law firms have tried social media and failed because they didn’t have a proven blueprint that shows them exactly how to do it…until now! In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/16

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What’s Happening Today…

Sizing Up the CFPB’s Favorite Enforcement Targets

Monthly Decline in Debt Collection Complaints to CFPB Continues

Update: FCC Releases Consumer Advisory Committee’s Formal Recommendations on TCPA Proposed Rule

ConServe Submits Thoughtful Response to FCC Request for Comments on TCPA Exception for Government Debts

Republican Lawmaker’s Plan Details Curbs on Bank Regulators

CFPB asks appeals court to rule on probe of college accreditor

GAO Report Faults CFPB on Internal Control Deficiencies

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/20

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Senate Committee Reviews TCPA; State AG Focuses on Collection Calls

Group Warns Against Government Robocalls to Collect Debt

Appeals Court Questions Claims Against Sallie Mae

CFPB Set to Release Payday Lending Proposal on June 2

Consumer Credit Default Rate At Post-Recession Low: Report

House Subcommittee Critiques CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

CFPB Complaints About Debt Collection Decrease in April

Consent Order Compliance: Navigating The CFPB’s Unofficial “Rules” Governing Debt Collection

Broad Coalition of Advocates Urges Support for Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016

Economic Report Offers In-Depth Look at Spending, Labor Market

New York Fed Provides In-Depth Look at U.S. Economy in a Snapshot

Appeals Court Affirms that FDCPA Does Not Require Debt Collector Intent to Proceed to Trial When Filing Lawsuit

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October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/18

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Mid Week Headlines…

Borrowers Mired in Debt Generate Most Auto Title Loan Business: Report

Supreme Court: Special Counsel’s Use of AG Letterhead to Collect Debt Doesn’t Violate FDCPA

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Filings Slow Down After March Spike

How Spokeo May Limit Consumer Financial Services Litigation

Proposal Aims to Change CFPB’s Mission

NCLC testifies at Senate hearing on TCPA and robocalls

UPCOMING EVENTS

Happening in One Day!

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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