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 Check out The Headlines for the 1st Week of 2016!

CFPB Takes Reassuring Tone Among TRID Complaints

2016 Brings IRS Power Over Passports, Use Of Private Debt Collectors

One Way to Fix the Hot Mess that Is Debt Collections

New Bankruptcy Forms Affect Residential Mortgage Lenders, Servicers

Prepare for a Dodd-Frank Repeal Fight

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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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! 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!

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

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Make 2016 a Banner Year Register to Exhibit or Sponsor at 2 of NACBA’s Premiere Events!

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor 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!

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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

DID YOU MISS ANY OF NACBA’S 2015 WEBINARS? VISIT THE NACBA STORE!

2015 was a busy year! If you missed any of NACBA’s Webinars give yourself a gift for 2016 and purchase anyone of these informative webinars today! Check Out All These Great Webinars!

  • Getting Rid of Encumbered Property in Consumer Cases (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part I Webinar (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part II: Live Q&A (More Info)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop (More Info)
  • 2015 Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean For Your Practice (More Info)
  • Security Clearances & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Taxes In Bankruptcy, 2014 Virtual Fall Workshop (More Info)
  • Family Law & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Getting Paid: Collecting Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Chap 7 & Chap 13
  • Dealing with Debt Buyer Claims
  • + Many More Webinars for Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff!

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read NACBA’s President, Edward Boltz’s  President’s Report in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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Did you miss any of 2015’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journals? You can read all of them at  http://www.nacba.org/membership/consumer-bankruptcy-journal/

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!

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Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/18

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Headlines Going Into the Weekend…

LifeLock to Pay $100M to Settle Contempt Charges

Colleges Warned About Secret Credit Card Agreements

Collection-Related Lawsuits Fall in November; Remain Higher Year-to-Date

EZCORP Responds to CFPB Settlement

‘Warning Lights Are Flashing Yellow’ on Credit Risk, OCC’s Curry Warns

Year-to-Date Filings under Consumer Statutes Continue to Increase

CFPB Issues Bulletin on In-Person Collection of Consumer Debt

CarHop Agrees to Settlement with CFPB

New Electronic Signature Solution Announced

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN SAN FRANCISCO!

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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! If you are not a member join NACBA today to receive savings on registration!

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 “Mortgaging Services Abuses,”and get Max’s Nifty Fifty by O. Max Gardner III in NACBA’s last edition of the   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!  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 12/11

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Amicus Briefs Support Challenges to FCC’s Expanded TCPA Rules

FTC: Creditors Should Take Note of the FDCPA

TransUnion Predicts Recovery from the Great Recession in 2016

Code Preempts State Exemption Exception

Debt Buyer Loses Round Two in FDCPA Class Action Case

FDCPA Lawsuit Tossed for Failure to Disclose Claim in Bankruptcy Petition

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers
Monday, December 14, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.
Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Catch up on your reading this weekend with “Chapter 13 Debtors Need Not Pay Late-Filed Mortgage Arrearage Claims,”by Robert V. Shaller in the latest edition of 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 Today!

 

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/9

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Mid Week Headlines…

Full Recovery Predicted for Consumer Credit Markets

Consumer Groups Want Review of T-Mobile’s Debt Collection Practices

Collection Agency’s New Trial Request Denied

Long-Term Decline in Consumers’ Trouble with Paying Medical Bills Continues

Credit Reporting Company Reaches Settlement with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Debtors Denied Discharge for Failure to Make Mortgage Payments Outside Plan

Court Affirmed Judgment On Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Claim Because Plaintiff Swore In Bankruptcy Filings That He Did Not Have Any Interest In Disputed Properties

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers
Monday, December 14, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.
Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read the latest edition of 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 Today!

Don’t Miss NACBA’s Live Q&A on New Bankruptcy Forms Webinar

Are the new forms driving you crazy? Now is your chance for some insight & direction.

Don’t Miss NACBA’s Live Q&A on New Bankruptcy Forms

Monday, December 14th, 2015

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Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers

  • Monday, December 14, 2015, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.

Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Since the new Bankruptcy Forms have been implemented, NACBA has observed and reviewed dozens of questions on process, procedure, technical, etc. As a follow-up to the NACBA Webinar: Modernized Bankruptcy Forms presented on November 19, 2015, panelists Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq. will answer both submitted and live questions from attendees. With over 13 days since the implemented start period, this webinar will provide the opportunity to review specific questions on the process, procedure, technical, etc. of the new BK Forms!

Submit your questions to (admin@nacba.org)  for live review by the panel. Attendees are not required to have viewed the November 19 webinar but are encouraged to do so if additional support is needed.

* Recording and any materials will be available (via email following day) to those who are unable to attend live presentation.

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/7

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Monday’s Headlines…

Missouri AG Proposes Debt Collection Reforms

Debts Canceled for Some Defrauded Corinthian Students

Experian Predicts, Reviews Data Breach Trends

Credit Reporting Firm Handed $8M Penalty

CFPB Warns of Flaws in Credit Card Market

November 2015 Bankruptcy Filings Increase Over Previous Year

Bankruptcy Court Takes Dewsnup to Task

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers
Monday, December 14, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.
Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

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 Today!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/2

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Making Headlines…

Appeals Court Rules Bank Did Not Violate Collection Law

CFPB Director Responds to Reports about Consumer Complaint Database

TransUnion and Ontario Systems Integrate New Collection Scoring Model to Improve Recovery

CFPB Reports Uptick in Navy FCU Complaints

Bankruptcy filings fall 4.8 percent in Buffalo-Rochester

U.S. Consumer Debt Expands in Third Quarter

Are There Limits to Practices the FTC or CFPB Can Find to Be Unfair?

BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT

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Fastcase Legal Research 

Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part their membership, access to Fastcase’s bankruptcy database. In addition, NACBA members are eligible to purchase Fastcase’s “Premium Plan,” which includes access to a database of opinions of the supreme courts and courts of appeal of all 50 states, at an annual rate of just $195. This is a significant discount from the non-member annual price of $995.

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

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 the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/1

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On This First Day of December..

Student Loan Defaults Jump; Accounts Sent to Collection Agencies Double

Collections Program for Illinois City Starts Strong

CFPB Critics See Glimmer of Hope in Auto Lending Bill

Significant Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Effective December 1

Pennsylvania Bill Would Drastically Limit Telephone Calls to Debtors

Massachusetts Collection Law Firms Are Now ‘Debt Collectors’

Pacer Outages Reported Amid Bankruptcy Paperwork Changes

Co-debtors’ Obligations May be Treated Differently in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Proof of Claim Form Gets a Makeover

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

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

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor at the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7-10th 2016! Registration is NOW OPEN! Check out the Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

COME SAIL AWAY!  SAVE THE DATE FOR  NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! On October 7-10, 2016 prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea! The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss.  NACBA encourages you to bring the family too! The schedule and speakers will be announced shortly.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

There are so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon that you won’t want to miss out one so make  sure  your  NACBA Membership is current, Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Consider Joining and take advantage of  all the benefits that NACBA offers!

Receive the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/24

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In Today’s News…

Ohioans Pay More Than $500M in Small-Dollar Loan Fees Each Year

TCPA Compliance is Not Enough; You Also Need a Business Strategy

Online Lender CashCall Pays Nearly $2M to Calif., Borrowers

CFPB’s Eighth Semi-Annual Report Highlights Debt Collection Complaints, Enforcement Actions

CFPB Pushes Back Debt Collection Rulemaking Again, But Not By Much

Survey: Consumers Plan to Reduce Holiday Spending

FTC Amendment to Telemarketing Sales Rule Sounds Like Operation Choke Point

Critics: New Bankruptcy Paperwork Will Cause Inaccurate Filings

NACBA EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

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

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor at the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7-10th 2016! Registration is NOW OPEN! Check out the Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

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COME SAIL AWAY!  SAVE THE DATE FOR  NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! On October 7-10, 2016 prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea! The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss.  NACBA encourages you to bring the family too! The schedule and speakers will be announced shortly.

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT

Gain More Exposure for Your Firm!

NACBA has partnered with Google Maps to create the NACBA Member Map. Live on NACBA.org, potential clients using any connected device (desktop, laptop, and mobile) will be shown NACBA member firms near them right now. Using built-in GPS positioning technology, potential clients will be presented with NACBA member firms in their city and region. They will be able to tap the firm’s map markers to get contact information and driving directions to a NACBA Member office. As part of NACBA’s enhanced Membership Benefits, all NACBA members in good standing have basic contact info already listed on this state of the art mapping interface!

NACBA MEMBERSHIP

There are so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon that you won’t want to miss out one so make  sure  your  NACBA Membership is current, Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Consider Joining and take advantage of  all the benefits that NACBA offers!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/18

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NJ Lawmakers Review Bill Regulating Collections from ID Theft Victims

Consumer Credit Defaults Jump; Delinquencies and Foreclosures Fall

Why a Commission for CFPB May Be in Agency’s Best Interest

New York Fed: Consumer Spending Remains Strong

Study: Millennials Report Conflicted Feelings on Personal Finances

CFPB Issues 2015 Financial Report

Consumer And Debt Collector Groups Partner To Help Consumers Avoid Scams

Separate Treatment of Student Loan Must Not Unfairly Discriminate

New Bankruptcy Forms Roll Out Effective Dec. 1

85,000 Corinthian Students Can Now Get Their Loans Forgiven On a Fast Track

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One Day Left! Did You Register for Thursday’s Webinar? “Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Webinar”

Don’t Miss the Webinar Every Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Needs to Attend! 

Thursday, November 19, 2015
3:00 PM ET/ 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT/12:00 PM PT
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) &Walter Oney, Esq.

When you register for the “Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Webinar,” you’ll receive a comprehensive overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015. Register Today!

Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association
Registration is Open!

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open!

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

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor at the 24th NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7-10th 2016! Registration is NOW OPEN! Check out the Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION IS AROUND THE CORNER!

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Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention packed with sessions, speakers and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss!

COME SAIL AWAY!  SAVE THE DATE FOR  NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! On October 7-10, 2016 prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea! The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss.  NACBA encourages you to bring the family too! The schedule and speakers will be announced shortly.

NACBA MEMBERSHIP

There are so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon that you won’t want to miss out one so make  sure  your  NACBA Membership is current, Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Consider Joining and take advantage of  all the benefits that NACBA offers!

Receive the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!