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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/11

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Thursday’s Headlines…

Lenders Turn to Alternative Credit Data Amid More Competition

CFPB Warns About Financial Scam Targeting Older Consumers

Ed Announces New Student Aid Enforcement UnitSixth Circuit BAP to Address Impact of Caulkett in Chapter 13

Motion Granted for Debt Collector in FDCPA Bona Fide Error Case

Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Rejects Effort to Circumvent Supreme Court’s Asarco Decision

U.S. Bank, Santander Fines End OCC Mortgage Enforcement Actions

25 State Attorneys General Lend Support to HANGUP Act

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Save the Date for March’s Webinar

Regulation of X & Z Enforcement Powerful New Tools for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Marc Dann, Former Ohio Attorney General

Description and Registration Link coming soon.

NACBASF IS A CONVENTION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

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Student loans are one of the most pressing issues facing our nation and at #NACBASF we tackle the hot topics! Join Edward Boltz, J. Erik Heath, and John Rao with moderator Jenny Doling for their session, “Student Loan Basics.” Hear what the experts have to say!

There’s only 97 days remaining until #NACBASF 2016 Register today and receive the Early Bird Rate for savings!

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

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2016 never looked better!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

LOOKING FOR A VALENTINES DAY GIFT?

NACBA is pleased to announce a National Purchasing Partners (NPP) exclusive!  Save 20% sitewide when you purchase Valentine’s flowers and gifts from 1-800flowers.com. Use the promo code NPP20 and find that special arrangement today for either Business Purchases orPersonal Purchases. Happy Valentines Day!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA  Members receive? Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/10

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Midweek Headlines…

Louisiana’s Office of Debt Recovery in Full Swing

Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Return, But Who’s Paying the Cost?

Report: Average Credit Card Debt Increases Among Consumers

Consumers’ Earnings and Spending Expectations Increase in January

Student Debt May Have Growing Impact on Households’ Retirement

Judge Grants Mixed Ruling in Yet Another Example of FDCPA Ambiguity

Advocates Commend Dept. of Education Plan to Protect Student Borrowers from Predatory School Practices

REGISTER FOR NACBASF! A CONVENTION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

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#NACBASF 2016 is bringing sessions to you that are relevant and practical to your practice. Join David Phillips and John Steinkamp for their session, “Debt Collection Violations in Bankruptcy,” as they look at FDCPA claims arising before, during and after bankruptcy.

Register today for #NACBASF and receive the Early Bird Rate for savings!

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

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2016 never looked better especially if you are buried under the snow right now!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

LOOKING FOR A VALENTINES DAY GIFT?

NACBA is pleased to announce a National Purchasing Partners (NPP) exclusive!  Save 20% sitewide when you purchase Valentine’s flowers and gifts from 1-800flowers.com. Use the promo code NPP20 and find that special arrangement today for either Business Purchases orPersonal Purchases. Happy Valentines Day!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA  Members receive? Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/5

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Friday’s News…

Ninth Circuit TCPA Ruling Viewed as Industry Win

Bankers Push Back Against CFPB Checking Initiative

Home Sale Gains at Eight-Year High

House of Representatives Passes Legislation to End Operation Choke Point

InsideARM FDCPA Caselaw Grid updated through January 30, 2016

Bankruptcy Law News: Reclamation or Section 503(b)(9) Claim? – A Potential Trap

CFPB Ignores Complaint Data in Targeting Payday Lenders

United States: CFPB Argues Statute Of Limitations Not Applicable In Certain UDAAP Actions

REGISTER FOR THE NACBASF CONVENTION TODAY AND RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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Looking for another reason to attend #NACBASF? You receive Free Access to Video Stream Convention Presentations. Convention registration will once again include three months access to replay many presentations in the comfort of your own home or office.

Join us at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco! Register today at http://nacbacon.com/

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

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2016 never looked better especially if you are buried under the snow right now!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT! NACBA PARTNERS WITH COSMOLEX

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CosmoLex is the only total solution that let’s solo attorneys & small law firms manage their practice, billing AND accounting in one single login. Law firms running on CosmoLex can eliminate the need to maintain multiple programs because CosmoLex does it all, including time tracking, billing, business accounting, trust (IOLTA) accounting, calendaring, task & document management, in one web-based application.  CosmoLex also provides case status, performance & financial data in one dashboard, so you can focus on what really matters every day. It’s a simple proposition: CosmoLex takes care of your entire practice, so you can take care of your clients. Try CosmoLex free for 1-month (no credit card required). NACBA membership entitles you to a 10% lifetime discount.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Membersreceive? Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/4

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Making Headlines…

City Moves to Recover Delinquent Taxes

Law Firm Collects $2.2M from Electronics Retailer

CFPB Urges Banks to Help Unbanked Americans

ACA Industry Advancement Support Helps Secure Victory in 9th Circuit TCPA Case

CFPB Employee Files Complaint About Equal Pay Act Violation

Two Recent Cases Highlight Mandatory Arbitration Provisions

Arbitration Clause a “Farce”

REGISTER FOR THE NACBASF CONVENTION TODAY AND RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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Looking for another reason to attend #NACBASF? You receive Free Access to Video Stream Convention Presentations. Convention registration will once again include three months access to replay many presentations in the comfort of your own home or office.

Join us at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco!

Register by March 25th for the Early Bird Rate at http://nacbacon.com/

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There’s still time to register for today’s webinar!

New Proof of Claim and Mortgage Attachment: The Other Form Changes

We all know that all of the bankruptcy filing forms were revised as of December 1, 2015.  But did you know that major changes were also made to the Proof of Claim form (Form 410) and the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment form (Form 410A), with the same effective on Dec. 1, 2015? Learn from two bankruptcy and consumer law experts how these form changes can help you in representing clients.  This webinar will help you to understand the new forms and what to look for in figuring out whether the creditor’s claim is accurate and whether the servicer may have misapplied payments or made other servicing errors before the bankruptcy was filed.

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

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2016 never looked better especially if you are buried under the snow right now!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

TIME FOR A NEW LOOK? 

Amicus Creative Media offers bankruptcy attorneys a comprehensive website solution that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals. As the Preferred Website Developer for NACBA, all members can receive a semi-custom website package for only $1199 (usually $2250). These powerful websites include:

  • Captivating designs
  • Professional content written exclusively for NACBA Members
  • Integrated site tools such as click to call technology, e-newsletter management and an online consultation request tool
  • Unparalleled white glove support to help you every step of the way

Visit www.amicuscreative.com/nacba or call 877-269-0076 to learn more.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/3

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Midweek Headlines…

Alabama Pushes for Payday Lending Reform Amid Growth

Connecticut Lawmakers Seek Crackdown on Abusive Collections

Retailer Faces Class-Action TCPA Lawsuit

Report Shows Steady Subprime Mortgage Growth

How CFPB Reshapes Market with Enforcement Actions — Not Rules

Report: Dodd-Frank Impacts Access to Consumer Credit

Illinois Enacts Bill Making Corrections and Clarifications to Illinois Collection Agency Act

Student Loan Associations Urge FCC to Allow for Reasonable, Responsible Wireless Calls

Misconduct by HAMP Servicers Examined

REGISTER FOR THE NACBASF CONVENTION TODAY AND RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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Join us at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco.

Do you represents federal employees, government contractors, or members of the military? Then you’ll want to attend the Security Clearances & the SCRA session presented by Ronald Sykstus. This session will review types of security clearances, the impact of bankruptcy,  mitigate of potential effects, and special protections under the Service Members Civil Relief Act.

Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!  Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

REGISER FOR TOMORROW’S WEBINAR

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New Proof of Claim and Mortgage Attachment: The Other Form Changes

We all know that all of the bankruptcy filing forms were revised as of December 1, 2015.  But did you know that major changes were also made to the Proof of Claim form (Form 410) and the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment form (Form 410A), with the same effective on Dec. 1, 2015? Learn from two bankruptcy and consumer law experts how these form changes can help you in representing clients.  This webinar will help you to understand the new forms and what to look for in figuring out whether the creditor’s claim is accurate and whether the servicer may have misapplied payments or made other servicing errors before the bankruptcy was filed.

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

2016 never looked better especially if you are buried under the snow right now!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/2

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In the News…

Lawsuit Alleges Loan Company Violated Securities Laws

What’s Behind the Surge in Personal Loans

Debt Collection Complaints Ranked Third by Tennessee Consumers

Who’s Watching You?

House Financial Services Committee Offers a Model on Assessing Disparate Impact via Report

Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights News: Secured Lender Forced, under Bankruptcy Code Section 506(c), to Pay Trustee’s Expenses of Preserving Collateral…for 14 Months

TIME IS WINDING DOWN! REGISTER FOR THE 2016#NACBASF CONVENTION

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Join us at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco where you can engage with your peers in a comfortable and informal setting…like a Fireside Chat. What’s that you ask?

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 such as:

  • New Bankruptcy Forms
  • Income Driven Repayment Plans
  • Intersection of Consumer Law and Bankruptcy
  • Stump the Chumps

Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!  Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

2 DAYS REMAIN TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEEK’S WEBINAR

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New Proof of Claim and Mortgage Attachment: The Other Form Changes

We all know that all of the bankruptcy filing forms were revised as of December 1, 2015.  But did you know that major changes were also made to the Proof of Claim form (Form 410) and the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment form (Form 410A), with the same effective on Dec. 1, 2015? Learn from two bankruptcy and consumer law experts how these form changes can help you in representing clients.  This webinar will help you to understand the new forms and what to look for in figuring out whether the creditor’s claim is accurate and whether the servicer may have misapplied payments or made other servicing errors before the bankruptcy was filed.

SAVE THE DATE! GET READY TO SAIL AWAY WITH NACBA IN 2016!

2016 never looked better especially if you are buried under the snow right now!  Set your sights on sailing the friendly seas! Save the date and get ready to register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/7

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In the News…

Lenders Pay $2.2M, Waive $68M in Uncollected Fees

States Strengthen Student Loan Relief Programs

FTC Adopts Administrative Debt Collection Procedures

With CFPB Rules Forthcoming, Banks Make Strides on Overdrafts

CFPB Provides Annual Report to Congressional Appropriations Committees

New York starts paying student loan debt

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR NACBASF! REGISTER TODAY!

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Join us at the beautiful San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco. This will be a convention to remember!

Listen to prominent Keynote Speakers, Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant and author of  No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner and Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington along with a host of other sessions tailored to suit your professional needs.

Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar! Free for NACBA Members!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE For NACBA Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW YOUR NACBA BENEFITS

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Start the year out by taking full advantage of your NACBA Membership Benefits! Visit Member Benefits for a comprehensive overview of the benefits you receive as NACBA Member.

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Thinking about a new look for your law firm’s website? Read what Fred Cohen, Founder & CEO of Amicus Creative Media advises in his  article, “Advances in Graphics,” in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/22

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Making Headlines on the 1st Day of Winter…

Lawmakers Look to Curb Student Loan Servicing

Regulator Takes Action Against Lead Aggregators

Omnibus Bill Includes Overhaul of Student Loan Servicing Standards

2015 State Collections Regulations Year in Review

THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NACBASF!

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NACBA is excited to announce that Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

You won’t want to miss NACBASF’s prominent Keynote 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 is All the Presidents’ Bankers. Other books include It Takes Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, chosen as a Best Book of 2004. A frequent media commentator, Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read Christine Kieta’s,”JP Morgan’s Unfortunate Loss of $1.5 Billion,” in NACBA’s   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/16

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FTC Bans Scammers from Debt Relief Business

South Carolina County Could Hire Agency to Recoup EMS Bills

CFPB Nears Release of Payday Lending Plan

Tis the Season to be Wary of Deferred Interest Credit Card Promotions Advocates Urge CFPB to Ban Deceptive Practice

Scam Impacting Advance America and Consumers Expands Into Missouri

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read Larry Heinkel’s informative and timely article, “Demystifying the Discharge of Tax Debts,” in NACBA’s   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better! Mark your calendars for 2 NACBA Events you won’t want to miss! Both events will be in beautiful locations, provide informative education sessions, and is an ideal opportunity to network with your colleagues while you earn CLE! Get ready to attend:

  • The 24th Annual NACBA Convention in gorgeous San Francisco, May 19th-22nd, 2016
  • Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!