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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/12

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Consumers’ Income Growth Expectations Improve from May

Private Student Loan Management Improves

Consumer Borrowing Picks Up in May

Minnesota’s Automatic Dialing Statute: You May be Liable for Calling a Wrong Number in Minnesota

$9.25 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement by American Express Preliminarily Approved in Illinois Federal Court

ACA Industry Advancement Support Helps Secure Victory for Collection Industry in 8th Circuit FDCPA Case

Ohio Supreme Court Finds a Bank Has Standing to Enforce the Mortgage Even If It Cannot Collect From the Borrower on the Underlying Debt

Share of Student Loan Debt-Laden Borrowers Rising

GET READY TO SET SAIL WITH NACBA AND TAKE THE KIDS WITH YOY

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! We love that this is an event that the whole family can enjoy! Check out what the kids can do while you’re learning and earning CLE!

  • NEW!  Royal Babies and Tots NurserySM
  • 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

Get a great deal with our Early Bird Rate, but hurry it ends July 29th! Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/11

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Headlines Kicking Off The Week…

Debt Buyer PRA Group Acquires Payment Portal eGov Systems

MD Penn. Holds Notice Explaining Tax Consequences of Debt Cancellation Could Be Misleading

Bankruptcy Courts Closing In – Will An Agreement Requiring Unanimous Consent To File For Bankruptcy Be Effective?

CFPB’s Prepaid Card Rule Seen as Potential Aid to Growing Industry

 District of Columbia Settles Unlawful Collection Claims Against Debt Collector

Parents Are on the Hook for Nearly Every New Private Student Loan

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Appropriations Bill with CFPB Reforms

CFPB’s Ninth Semi-Annual Report Includes Debt Collection Complaints; Enforcement Update

GET READY TO SET SAIL WITH NACBA

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea. 

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th! Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

NACBA CAREER CENTER

Career Resources

Are you looking for a new job? Do you need some extra help in the office and need to post a job? Visit NACBA’s Career Center where you can do both! You can also create a job alert, so when something that matches your requirement is available you’ll know first!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/8

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News Kicking Off the Weekend…

Spokeo Challenge in Accretive Health Debt Collection Case Receives Mixed Result

Excess Policies at Issue Deemed Not to Attach Absent Actual Payment of the Amount of Underlying Limits by Either the Insured or its Underlying Insurers

CFPB Highlights Mortgage Servicing Examination Findings and Technology Issues

CFPB Seeks $146 Million From Debt-Settlement Firm

Debt Collector on Trial for Targeting At-Risk Consumers

FCC Confirms: Entire U.S. Government Allowed To Place Annoying Robocalls

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! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/6

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Midweek Headlines…

CFPB Proposes Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Amendment to Reflect Recent Legislation

Court Determines Consumer Did Not Prove Revocation of Consent in TCPA Case

Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit’s Interpretation of “Actual Fraud”

Consumer finance industry weighs options as CFPB encourages class actions

CFPB Returns More Than $24 Million to 257,000-Plus Consumers

In New Jersey Student Loan Program, Even Death May Not Bring a Reprieve

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO REGISTER FOR JULY’S WEBINAR! 

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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

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®

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! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

USE THE NACBA LOGO TO YOUR BENEFIT

NACBA membership enhances your credibility among your colleagues, clients and the legal profession.  Showcase your advanced training and reinforce your commitment to educate, advocate and litigate with the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy by downloading and using the NACBA Logo.

*Please note, to use the logo your membership must be current.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/1

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Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend…

U.S. Department of Education Releases Borrower Defense Report Update

No Equitable Tolling for Section 727(a)(2) Look-Back Period

Wells Fargo Will Pay $16.3 Million to End TCPA Suit

Plaintiff Counsel Threatened With Sanctions Responds to Judge in Experian “Meaningful Review” Credit Dispute Case

Higher Ed Law Firm Takes on Bankruptcy Trustees in Tuition Battles

Disregarded Entities and Cancellation of Debt Income: Are They Really Disregarded if They Are in Bankruptcy or Insolvent? Will We See More Guidance on When They Are Disregarded? 

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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

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®

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! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/30

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News That Matter to You …

Collection Complaints Decline in Latest CFPB Report

Study: Consumers’ Healthcare Financial Burden is Growing

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Madden Case, Leaving Unanswered Question about Competing State Laws

 Rehearing Sought in Case Backing CFPB Enforcement Authority

CFPB Must Address Lenders’ HMDA Data Privacy Concerns

Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers May Soon Have Discharge Options

Education Department Forgives $171 Million in Debt Owed by Former Corinthian Students

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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

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®

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! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/29

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Midweek News…

Student Loan Debt Has Ripple Effect for Borrowers Across Income Levels

Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses TCPA Lawsuit Where Plaintiff Manufactured Claims

Discharge Injunction Does Not Apply to Domestic Support Obligation

3 Takeaways (a Litigator’s Perspective) from CFPB Supervisory Highlights

CFPB Updates Mortgage Servicing Rules

US Supreme Court to weigh Miami predatory lending lawsuit

Supreme Court to Hear Case on ATM Fees

WHO GOT RICH OFF THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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

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®

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! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/28

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What’s Happening in Bankruptcy News?

High Court Allows Class-Action Collection Suit

Supreme Court Denies Certiorari Petition in Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC Case

Brexit’s Effect on the U.S. ARM Industry

9th Cir. Holds Discovery Rule Applies in All Types of FDCPA Cases

JP Morgan Chase to Pay $3.75 Million to Settle TCPA Suit on Calls to Reassigned Phone Numbers

PHH Says Supreme Court Ruling Helps Case Against CFPB

Letters to CFPB, NCUA focus on payday lending concerns

Zombie Property Fight Reaches National Level

Senate Debates Impact of Financial Regulatory System

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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

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®

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 lean while you earn CLE on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/27

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Monday’s Headlines…

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Releases Draft of GOP Financial CHOICE Act

Garnishment as Avoidable Transfer

New Putative FCRA Class Action May Signal a Trend

CFPB Will Appeal Decision Blocking its Investigation into College Accreditation Organization

Supreme Court lets debt collection class-action suit proceed

Debt collectors harass family over fake loans

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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

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®

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 along with some Pre-event fun and learning!

In addition to the Summit at Sea, NACBA will be offering a pre-cruise session at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel, in South Beach Miami. on Thursday, October 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Kent Anderson and Larry Heinkel will talk Taxes for Non Bankruptcy & Bankruptcy Attorneys 101:What You Need to Know. Plan to join us for this special session and earn some extra CLE before the cruise departs and kick back at the Launch Party afterward!  To register for the sessions on land and sea, CLICK HERE!

Mark your calendars, save the dates, and make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/24

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Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend…

Survey: Credit Card Use Strong Among Millennials

Debt Collection Rule Making Moves to SBREFA Phase

Judge Slashes Consumer Attorney’s Fee Request After Accepted Offer of Judgment

Merrill Lynch to Pay $415 Million for Misusing Customer Cash and Putting Customer Securities at Risk

CFPB: Servicers are Using Failed Technology

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA 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 make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!