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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/5

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Today’s News

Shielding Funds in Spouse’s Bank Account

Appeals Court Raises Constitutional Questions About CFPB

The pending crackdown on payday lending is causing the exact Washington argument you’d expect

Debt-Collection Reforms Protect Consumers and Credit Access

Blog: Official Bankruptcy Forms Revised To Reflect April 1, 2016 Dollar Amount Adjustments Now In Effect

Supreme Court upholds verdict against Wells Fargo on overdraft fees in California

Bernard Madoff to be deposed by victims’ lawyers -filing

READ THE SPRING EDITION OF NACBA’S CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL (CBJ)

Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorney Mediator Dean Langdon

Dean Langdon
Delcotto Law Group, PLLC

Have you encountered clients who have multiple liens against them from their debtors? Read Dean Langdon’s article, “Twists and Turns, On the Road to Avoid Judicial Liens,” in the spring edition of the CBJ.

6 DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT NACBA WEBINAR! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

In Harris v. Veigelhan, the Supreme Court resolved a disagreement among courts over the question of whether a debtor or his creditors should receive funds derived from the debtor’s post-petition wages held by the trustee under a confirmed chapter 13 plan when the case is converted to chapter 7 in good faith. In a clear, concise, and narrowly focused decision the Court ruled in the debtor’s favor. Subsequently, some courts have applied Harris broadly to deny payment of debtor’s counsel in other circumstances.

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

If you are unable to participate in webinar at scheduled time, register by 4/11/16 at 2 PM Eastern and you will receive recording, materials and discounted pricing. After 4/11/16, the webinar will be available in the NACBA Store.

ONLY 3 DAYS REMAIN FOR YOU TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE FOR #NACBASF!

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It is hard to believe that #NACBASF is only 43 days away! We are gearing up for an awesome convention that is designed to help grow your practice while also increasing service to existing clients. Not only will attendees be treated to an overview and analysis of the current economic, business and political climate but various panels of experts will help you think inside and outside the bankruptcy box in order to increase revenue.

We want #NACBASF to be an affordable opportunity for you so we have the Early Bird Rate that will save you $100.00, but you only have 3 days left to register at this rate! Register Today so you can take advantage of these savings.

Convention Registration

Early Bird

Ends FRI, APR 8

Regular Registration

After FRI, APR 8

Member

$695

$795

Non Member

$945

$1045

VACATION AND EDUCATION! REGISTRATION OPENS NEXT WEEK!

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Why not mix a little work with a little play! Earn CLE while you have some fun at NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016. The location might be unexpected, but the education provided aboard will be what NACBA members have come to expect from our educational programs. An added bonus is you can make it a family affair!

Take a look at what the family can experience on board:

NEW! Royal Babies and Tots Nursery^SM
Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
Expanded teen-only hangout areas
Splash Deck with interactive play fountain
Bungee trampoline area for kids ages 6 and up
Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures

Save the Date and come sail away with NACBA!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/4

Headlines Kicking Off the Week…

Hospital Files Contract Breach Lawsuit Against Collection Agency

FTC Reminds Collectors About Text Messages, Social Media Risks

Collection Complaints Again Top List; Drop Year-to-Year

Why CFPB’s Consumer Relief Fund Has Ballooned

Convenience Fees: Potential for Mischief?

The Week Ahead: Congress to Test CFPB Director Again

Federal watchdogs: Military members lodge thousands of complaints against debt collectors

READ THE SPRING EDITION OF NACBA’S CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL (CBJ)

The latest edition of the CBJ is full of relevant and timely articles that you won’t want to miss! Kick back and check out these articles that matter to you and your firm!

7 DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT NACBA WEBINAR! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

ONLY 4 DAYS REMAIN FOR YOU TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE FOR #NACBASF!

It is hard to believe that #NACBASF is only 44 days away! We are gearing up for an awesome convention that is designed to help grow your practice while also increasing service to existing clients. Not only will attendees be treated to an overview and analysis of the current economic, business and political climate but various panels of experts will help you think inside and outside the bankruptcy box in order to increase revenue.

We want #NACBASF to be an affordable opportunity for you so we have the Early Bird Rate that will save you $100.00, but you only have 4 days left to register at this rate! Register Today so you can take advantage of these savings.

Convention Registration

Early Bird

Ends FRI, APR 8

Regular Registration

After FRI, APR 8

Member

$695

$795

Non Member

$945

$1045

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION! REGISTRATION OPENS NEXT WEEK!

Take a look at what you can experience on board:

NEW! Outdoor, poolside movie screen
Vitality^SM Spa with extensive treatment menu
State-of-the-art Fitness Center, with classes ranging from aerobics to kickboxing to yoga
3 pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat*
6 whirlpools
Concierge Club

Save the Date and come sail away with NACBA!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically

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Today’s #NACBASF Session Spotlight!

National Updates and Insights

Saturday, May 21st, 8:15 am – 9:15 am

This session will cover the latest national legislative news, an update on the Rules Committee, and the recent work of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center.

Presented by:

Jill Michaux

Neis & Michaux, P.A.
Managing Partner
Topeka, Kansas

Jill A. Michaux was appointed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts to a three-year term on the national Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules on November 30, 2012, and reappointed to a second three-year term in October 2015. She practices law with the firm of Neis & Michaux, P.A., of Topeka, Kansas. She was a founding member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and served on its board of directors six years from 1993 to 1999. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree and from the Washburn University School of Law with Dean’s Honors in 1982. Michaux and Mark Neis, her husband and law partner, are the only Topeka attorneys, and two of seven in Kansas, to be board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Bankruptcy Certification. Michaux is a founding member and past president of Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council and the Kansas Bar Association Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section. She blogs on her own site, www.bankruptcykansas.info. She served as judge for the Municipal Court of the City of Rossville, Kansas, for 16 years until 2010.

Henry Sommer

Supervising Attorney
Philadelphia, PA

Henry J. Sommer is Supervising Attorney at the pro bono Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project in Philadelphia. He has litigated many major cases involving bankruptcy, consumer law, civil rights and other issues. Previously, he was the head of the Consumer Law Project at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, where he worked for over 21 years. Mr. Sommer has also served as a Lecturer-in-Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and is an Adjunct Professor at Temple University School of Law. He received his A.B. degree from Harvard College, magna cum laude and his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School, cum laude.

Mr. Sommer is Editor in Chief of Collier on Bankruptcy and the entire Collier line of bankruptcy publications. He is the author of Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide (Matthew Bender); Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice, (9th Ed. 2009) published by the National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Ma., and Consumer Bankruptcy: The Complete Guide to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Personal Bankruptcy (John Wiley & Sons 1994) as well as numerous articles on bankruptcy law. He is the co-author of Collier Family Law and the Bankruptcy Code (Matthew Bender).

Mr. Sommer is a former President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), a former member of the Federal Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules (appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) and a member of the National Bankruptcy Conference. He is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a member of the American Law Institute, and a former member of the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council. He is also President of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center and a former Chairman of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference.

He has been asked to testify many times before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, as well as the National Bankruptcy Review Commission, on bankruptcy and consumer law issues. He has served on the faculty of numerous continuing legal education programs including those presented by the Federal Judicial Center, NYU Law School, the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, the Executive Office of U.S. Trustees, the ABA Family Law Section, NACBA, ALI-ABA and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Mr. Sommer was the first recipient of the National Consumer Law Center’s Vern Countryman Consumer Law Award.

Maureen Thompson

The Hastings Group LLC
Senior Principal
Arlington, VA

Maureen Thompson is a senior principal of The Hastings Group LLC, a 20-year-old strategic communications consulting firm that has handled a wide range of Hill, coalition management, investor education, public relations and Web campaigns for a variety of financial-related issues and organizations. For more than adecade, Ms. Thompson has served as NACBA’s legislative director. In that capacity, she has helped build a strong coalition of organizations that support the work of bankruptcy attorneys in seeking a fair bankruptcy code that recognizes the importance of a ‘fresh start” for individuals and families facing extreme financial difficulties. Thompson works with NACBA Board and its Legislative Committee to develop and implement a legislative strategy for each Congress.

Jonathan Yarowsky
WilmerHale
Partner
Washington, DC

Jonathan Yarowsky provides strategic advice to clients in an array of areas including antitrust, telecommunications policy, intellectual property, and administrative practice and procedure. Mr. Yarowsky also maintains a robust practice in congressional investigations as well as in antitrust representation. He joined WilmerHale after holding a number of senior-level positions in federal government, including Special Counsel to former President Clinton, General Counsel of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Chief Counsel of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Mr. Yarowsky joined private practice in 1998 after serving as a Special Counsel to former President Clinton, where he advised on legislative and policy matters, including telecommunications, antitrust and crime policy matters. In his work at the White House, among other policy duties, Yarowsky directed the selection and confirmation of federal judicial nominees.

Prior to his position at the White House, Mr. Yarowsky served as General Counsel of the House Committee on the Judiciary. During his five-year tenure there, he supervised a staff of 40 lawyers and was responsible for developing legislative policy agenda and overseeing the work of six subcommittees in the areas of: administrative law; constitutional law and civil rights; crime and criminal justice; economic and commercial law; intellectual property and judicial administration; and international law and immigration. In addition, during this period Mr. Yarowsky also developed a series of antitrust bills that were enacted into law, and developed other legislative initiatives in the areas of telecommunications, financial services, insurance, banking, civil justice and international trade.

Prior to serving in the House, Mr. Yarowsky was Chief Counsel of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law, where he gained extensive experience in antitrust and competition policy, and worked closely with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice as well as the Federal Trade Commission. Mr. Yarowsky is a 1977 graduate of UCLA Law School. In 1974, he received an MS from Cornell University. He received an AB from the University of Michigan, summa cum laude, in 1971.

Bankruptcy News Briefs… 4/1

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Check out Friday’s Headlines…

U.S. District Court Halts Debt Collection and Selling Scam

Rule 60(b) Subject to Limitations in Bankruptcy

Why Are So Many Military Families Dealing With Debt Collectors?

Westmont-based companies accused in $3.8 million debt-collection scam

Obama To Deliver Knock-Out Punch To $40 Bil Payday Lending Industry

Supreme Court Case About Debt Buying and Interest Rates Now in Question

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR APRIL’S WEBINAR?

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

Time is Winding Down! HAVE YOU REGISTERED for #NACBASF2016?

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The 24th Annual NACBA Convention is just around the corner! We are looking forward to all of the exciting sessions, speakers, networking, and of course being in the beautiful city of San Francisco. We hope you are getting ready to embark on this one of a kind experience as well! Take a minute to look over this 3 point checklist to make sure you’re ready for #NACBASF:

Have you Registered? Registering is simple and only takes a few moments. Register by Friday, April 8th and receive the Early Bird Rate. There’s only 7 days remaining to receive this special rate so register today!
Make your Airline Reservation. NACBA has arranged the following discounts flying into San Francisco on two different airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines.
- United– To book travel online, enter ZVNS928278 in the Offer Code box when searching for flights.
- Delta-When booking online, select Book A Trip, click on Advanced Search and enter the meeting code, NMMCK, in the box provided on the Search Flights page. Reservations may also be made by calling our Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328-1111 Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm CDT.
Place your Hotel Reservations: NACBASF will be taking place at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco. Attendees will receive a special rate of $245 per night. If you are calling in your reservation, be sure to ask to stay in the NACBA block. The special rate is available through April 27, 2016 or until the block sold out. Click HERE to make your reservations with the hotel.

Now, once you’ve checked everything off your list, kick and back and get ready for an awesome Convention!

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/31

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News Making Headlines…

Federal Oversight of Debt Collectors Prompts Lawsuit

CFPB Shuts Down Student Loan Debt Relief Scam

Operation Allegedly Collected and Sold Phantom Debts

Veteran Reimbursed for Tax Collection Payment After Lengthy Battle

ACA Member CBE Group Defeats TCPA Claim Over Proprietary Dialing System

Consumer Advocates File Suit Against Dept. of ED for “Secret” Policies

Headline The ARM Industry Should Like to See: “Closing Time for a Fake Debt Collector”

COHEAO: Private Collection Agencies Provide A Critical Service In Maintaining A Strong Federal Student Loan Program

A Minefield of Risks for Taxpayers: New Report on the Perils Taxpayers Face from Unregulated Preparers, Lack of Fee Disclosure, and Tax-Time Financial Products,

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR APRIL’S WEBINAR?

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

48 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL #NACABSF 2016! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

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Just Another Perk for You When You Attend #NACBASF…Free Professional Headshots

Isn’t time you update that ten-year old photo on your website, business card, Linkedin or bio? NACBA is providing attendees with a FREE professional headshot. Give your personal brand a boost with a professional headshot. After your photos are taken, you’ll be able to review and choose the final digital images emailed directly to you.

2 weeks left to Register at the Early Bird Rate.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/30

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Mid Week Headlines…

Debt Collection Complaints Focus of Latest CFPB Report

Missouri AG to Appeal Ruling on Court Fines

CFPB Updates Congress About Proposed Debt Collection Rules

FTC Outlines Use of Social Media, Text Messages in Debt Collection

Supreme Court Hears FDCPA Case

CBE Group Wins Landmark TCPA Decision Regarding its Patent-pending Product Manual Clicker Application

Debts for Newer High-Cost Vehicles Could Not Be Reaffirmed

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR APRIL’S WEBINAR?

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

49 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL #NACABSF 2016! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

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There are so many reasons to attend #NACBASF, but our line up of Keynote Speakers is three of the most compelling reasons why you should register today! Check out who is headlining at#NACBASF 2016! Don’t miss these prominent speakers!

Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant. Shrum has advised practically every major Democratic candidate from Edmund Muskie and Ted Kennedy to All Gore and John Kerry, and understands how political campaigns are fought and won. Shrum is the author of No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner.

Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington. Prins’ latest acclaimed book All the Presidents’ Bankers is a groundbreaking narrative on how an elite group of men transformed the American economy & government, dictated policy & shaped world history. Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Adam Carroll, 2x Tedx Speaker. Founder of National Financial Educators, author ofWinning the Money Game, director ofBroke, Busted & Disgusted, host of Build a Bigger Life podcast and creator ofScholarship Mastery.

2 weeks left to Register at the Early Bird Rate.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/29

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Tuesday’s Headline…

CFPB Updates Congress About Proposed Debt Collection Rules

Report Reviews Link Between Mortgages, Debt and Collections

Court Confirms Bankruptcy Filing Prevents Expiration of Judgment Creditor’s ORAP Lien

CFPB complaints from military community up 13%

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NABCA’S APRIL’S WEBINAR

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

50 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL #NACABSF 2016! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

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There are so many reasons to attend #NACBASF, but our line up of Keynote Speakers is three of the most compelling reasons why you should register today! Check out who is headlining at #NACBASF 2016! Don’t miss these prominent speakers!

2 weeks left to Register at the Early Bird Rate.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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NACBA MEMBER BENEFITS

Discovery Health Exchange

Offering a marketplace for NACBA members to shop for health insurance through a selection of insurance carriers and also offering other insurance options, such as dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness etc. For more information, please contact Vice President Irene M. Walton at Irene_Walton@ajg.comor call (215) 351-4765. Please note, coverage is for individuals, not group. Also, the following states are not yet available: VT, WV, WY, SD, RI, MT, MA, DC.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/28

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Monday’s Headlines…

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Collection Letter Showing a “Static” Current Balance is Misleading

Judge Says Bankrupt Law Grads Can Cancel Bar Loans

CFPB Warns Of Elderly Financial Exploitation

For Servicemembers, Debt Collection Is Top Consumer Complaint

AG orders debt collector to stop its efforts in WV

Home equity credit lines boom 20% in 2015 in borrowing binge

Menendez Bill Seeks Protections for Consumers Overwhelmed by Medical Debt

Education Department to Forgive Debt of Former Corinthian Colleges Students

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NABCA’S APRIL’S WEBINAR

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

51 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL #NACABSF 2016! HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

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Free Access to Video Stream Convention Presentations

Time is winding down and soon we will be at #NACBASF experiencing a convention like no other with prominent keynote speakers, timely and informative sessions and plenty of networking while enjoying the beautiful city of San Francisco. Then too soon it will be over! But, we want you to go home, reminisce and catch any sessions you may have missed. This is why once again your Convention registration will include three months access to replay many presentations in the comfort of your own home or office.

Register Today for the Early Bird Rate! Only 2 weeks left to receive this special rate.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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NACBA MEMBER BENEFITS

Discovery Health Exchange

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t forget to renew your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive and Join NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically

Subscribe Today!

TODAY’S #NACBASF SESSION SPOTLIGHT!

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Saturday, May 21st, 9:15 am – 10:30 am

In a world where attorneys have to do more with less, understanding the rules of service and how to best effectuate service is a key to your practice’s reputation and economic survival. In this seminar, sponsored by www.certificateofservice.com, attendees will learn the ins and outs of what is considered proper service and who is the proper party to serve. As a bonus, learn how to use a third party mailing service to expedite this simple, but arduous and time-intensive office task. You will walk away with the necessary information and tools to streamline your practice and work smarter, not harder.

Jay S. Jump

Jay S. Jump, of the Jump Law Group, is a consumer protection attorney practicing in bankruptcy, FDCPA, and identity theft. Mr. Jump has represented thousands of debtors seeking a fresh start, as well as creditors, both large and small, including the State of Utah and Koren Airlines. Mr. Jump does not represent institutional creditors in bankruptcy court.

He also owns and operates, along with his wife, Kathryn, www.certificateofservice.com, a mailing and noticing service for bankruptcy practitioners across the United States, including the UST-DOJ, panel trustees, and Chapter 13 trustees. Mr. Jump is the former NACBA Washington State Chair. Mr. Jump received his undergrad degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from Gonzaga School of Law.

Kathryn Jump

Kathryn Jump has extensive experience in building and managing boutique professional law and medical offices. Her entrepreneurial experience has taken businesses that are struggling to get by to being wildly successful. Developing practice regimes, protocols, and policies has allowed Kathryn to create ‘bankruptcy in a box’ applications for law firms across the country. Kathryn and her husband, developed and founded BK Attorney Services, LLC in 2005 to address the changes in the law and to find a way to handle the large volume of mail that was occurring on a daily basis. By adopting a philosophy of providing the best customer service and staying true to that premise, Kathryn has transformed www.certificateofservice.com from a sleepy cottage business to a large successful enterprise that is now the premiere mailing service for the legal and medical professions, representing over two thousand law firms across the country.

Kurt O’Keefe

Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/25

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

VantageScore Analyzes Consumer Credit Score Migration

FTC Hopes to Strengthen Do Not Call, Spam Enforcement

Fed Survey: Younger Consumers Increase Demand for Credit

California Attorney General Obtains Judgment Against Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

CFPB Releases Fifth Annual FDCPA Report to Congress

N.C. District Court Grants Stay of TCPA Lawsuit Pending DC Circuit Challenge to FCC Order

Total CFPB Penalties Top $5B

Landlords Beware: Seventh Circuit Rules That Lease Terminations May Be Voidable In Bankruptcy

REGISTER FOR APRIL’S WEBINAR

Lessons from Harris v. Viegelahn
Monday, April 11, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific

Presented by: Chief Judge Melvin S. Hoffman of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, Tara Twomey of NCBRC and Brett Weiss, Esq. of Chung & Press, LLC

Registration deadline: 4/11/16 at 2PM Eastern.
$25 Member / $75 Non Member
Registration HERE

This webinar will review the various post-Harris cases that have been decided and offer practical suggestions for ways in which debtor’s counsel can get paid in unsuccessful chapter 13 cases.

54 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL #NACABSF 2016!

Fireside chats were designed to bring Americans together to listen to President Roosevelt discuss the banking crisis, the recession and his New Deal. NACBA is bringing this tradition to San Francisco. Attendees can gather around in our “living room” with bankruptcy experts and engage in an informal conversation about some of the hottest topics.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NACBASF and NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit is the perfect opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your product. Learn more about how you can participate in the 2016 Prospectus.

VACATION AND EDUCATION!

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NACBA MEMBER BENEFITS

Have You Updated your Profile on Attorney Finder?

NACBA members can increase their business with a free listing in NACBA’s on-line Attorney Finder, which is prominently featured for consumers looking for a bankruptcy attorney. The Attorney Finder profile includes a link to the member’s own website, a profile of the member and other features. The platform is also fully search engine optimized. See how to update your Attorney Profile HERE.

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