attorney
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/20
Check Out The Headlines Making News…
Criminal Restitution Is Nondischargeable
Chapter 13 Plan Confirmed Even Though Payments Did Not Include All of Debtors’ Disposable Income
Household Debt Increases for Fifth Consecutive Year
Democrats Seek Answers to CFPB’s OFLEO Realignment
Post-Discharge Loan Modification with Partial Claim Gets Servicer in Trouble with Bankruptcy Court
Second Circuit Finds “Related To” Bankruptcy Jurisdiction in a Madoff Matter
Mortgage debt surges in fourth quarter
Canceling Student Loan Debt Isn’t Just A Dream. It Could Save The Economy.
Wisconsin bankruptcy filings were the lowest in a decade in 2017
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/15
Today’s Headlines…
U.S. House Votes to Weaken State Limits on High-Cost Loans
No Excuses for Student Loan Servicer’s Failure to Comply with Plan
N.D. Illinois Makes Reasonable Ruling on Interest Disclosure Requirements
CFPB Continues Search for Evidence with Supervision RFI
Regulatory Reform Panel Raises Important Discussion
IRS Issues Scam Alert on Fraudulent Callers Impersonating Debt Collection Agencies
Third Circuit Holds “Settlement Language” in Collection Letter Can Be Misleading
How the CFPB Plans to Scale Back Its Regulatory Mission
No letup to CFPB investigation into Equifax, Mulvaney says
US Household Debt Spikes In Q4 2017
FTC Accuses Student Loan Debt Relief Operation of Deceiving Consumers
Trump May End Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Check Out Today’s #NACBADEN Highlight!
New NACBA Webinar! Register Today!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/9
End of the Week Headlines…
Court Not Required to Dismiss Case Exceeding Debt Limits
Senators demand answers from CFPB on Equifax probe
Mulvaney can’t just kill CFPB payday rule, but here’s what he can do
America’s consumer debt keeps skyrocketing
CONSUMER BORROWING STRONG THROUGH DECEMBER
Millennials’ Spending Weighed Down by Student Debt, Expert Warns
Sharing of Convenience Fees Spells Trouble Under the FDCPA
10th Circuit Rules FDCPA Does Not Apply to Non-Judicial Foreclosure Proceedings
The case for erasing every last penny of student debt
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/7
Check Out the Midweek Headlines…
District Court Reassesses Evidence of Undue Hardship
Consumer Advocates Explain Crucial Public Interest in a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New Jersey: Including a Phone Number on Initial Letter Does Not Violate the FDCPA
Connecticut Won’t Require Mortgage Servicer Licenses for Licensed Collection Agencies
FTC Report Highlights Financial Issues Affecting Military Consumers
CFPB Mnuchin Presses CFPB For Answers On Equifax Hack
These US cities have the highest credit card debt
From the Web: Appeals Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Leandra English Case April 12
Canceling $1.4 trillion in student debt could have major benefits for the economy
Why Reform Is Necessary At The CFPB
Credit Reporting of “non-consumer” Debt Beginning Soon: Are you Ready?
Decision upholds Connecticut lawyer’s suspension from practicing law in Maine
This 1 Thing Could Change How Student Loans Work For Millions Of People
Register for February’s Webinars!
Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Webinar!
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/1
Kicking Off a New Month With New Headlines…
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in PHH v. CFPB
From the Web: In-Depth Analysis of President Trump’s State of the Union Speech
Congress Holds Fintech Hearing; 77 Million in Collections Left Out of Discussion
Another Major Staff Appointment in ED’s Federal Student Aid Office
Court Affirms Consumer Watchdog’s Independence; Trump Must Appoint an Independent Director
Lawmakers Demand Answers From CFPB On Payday Rule
Experts, industry leaders and lawmakers dissect appeals court action over CFPB
New York AG Moves to Compel Debt Collector to Hand Over Documents
Ending the Cycle of Wrong Number Collection Calls
Stay Violation? Beware Of Escalating Attorneys’ Fees
Register for February’s Webinar!
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Hang Out at the Watercooler
Dive into Ruby Receptionist newsletter, the Watercooler to get tips that you can implement in your day to day business!
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/31
Midweek Headlines Making News…
Bank Card Default Rate Continues to Increase
Congress Holds Hearing on Fintech; 77 Million Left Out of Discussion
TCPA Case Law Review for December 2017
Court Ruling on CFPB Director Deals Blow to Trump Administration
Appeals Court Rules CFPB Structure Is Constitutional
COLLEGE LOAN DEFAULT RATES RISE 20 YEARS AFTER ENROLLMENT
Utah District Court says FDCPA does not bar state law claims
Fifth Circuit rules that loan-modification discussions resulting in foreclosure do not violate TDCA
Jared Kushner Act’ aims to curb use of arrests for debts in Maryland
Register for February’s Webinar!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Hang Out at the Watercooler
Dive into Ruby Receptionist newsletter, the Watercooler to get tips that you can implement in your day to day business!
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/30
Check Out the News Making Headlines…
Report: End-of-Year Consumer Litigation Filings Decline
NCLC / CFA 2018 Consumer Advisory: Tax Time Consumer Issues: New Risks, Old Problems
The CFPB Approach to Regulation Has It Backward
CFPB Requests Comments on its CID Process
ABA to CFPB: Protect Accommodation Loan Exemption in Small-Dollar Loan Rule
Decline in Student Loan Borrowing
U.S. consumer confidence rises in January
Right to Attorneys’ Fees for Stay Violations Extends to Appeals
Register for February’s Webinar!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
NACBA Now 