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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/24

Check Out What Headlines are Making News…

Concerns Grow Over Student Loan Repayment Scams

Mortgage Complaints Highlighted in CFPB Report

Consumer Spending Growth Remains Steady

Plan May Vest Surrendered Property in Creditor

Certain Debt Repair Companies Use and Abuse Debt Validation, Collectors Charge

Property Surrender: Surrender Means Surrender – Really

Life After Death for Chapter 7 Corporate Debtors? What Remains After a Corporate Liquidation

Alabama Bankruptcy Court Holds That Filing Proof of Claim for Time-Barred Debt Cannot Give Rise to FDCPA Claim or Sanctions

Debt Relief for Students Snarls Market for Their Loans

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FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

More and more often, bankruptcy cases seem to involve issues of family law. Join Ian M. Falcone a Senior Attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience with The Falcone Law Firm, P.C. as he addresses:

The forms typically used in a divorce case.
Basic topics addressed in a divorce case and the impact on a bankruptcy filing.
The automatic stay and its exceptions as they apply to family law matters.
Dischargeability of common debts in a family law case.
The importance of choosing the right bankruptcy chapter.
How to determine whether a debt is for support or property division, and preference concerns after a divorce.

Read Ian’s blog at http://falconefirm.blogspot.com

Register for the “Student Loans In Bankruptcy,” Fall Virtual Workshop

“Welcome & Brief Washington Update” provided by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Student Loans may be one of the most relevant and hottest topics facing consumer bankruptcy lawyers. From evaluating non-bankruptcy options, to litigating undue hardship, to dealing with private student loans, to making use of Chapter 13 relief, and identifying ways to be compensated for your services, this two-day intense virtual workshop will cover it all.

Life is busy so NACBA meets you where your are…wherever that may be because our virtual workshop affords you the convenience to watch in your home, the office or on the go. This is awesome because you won’t want to miss the “Welcome & Brief Washington Update” provided by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with a host of other prominent speakers.

Register Today!

Here are the details:

Date: October 22-23rd 2015

Time:
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
11:00 AM Central to 2:00 PM Central
10:00 AM Mountain to 1:00 PM Mountain
9:00 AM Pacific to 12:00 PM Pacific

Cost:
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members

This is a workshop for the records just read the Agenda.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/23

Catch Up On The News…

GSEs Struggle to Update Credit Scoring Models

CFPB Seeks to Improve Credit Access in Rural, Underserved Areas

Key Collection Industry Lawsuits Tracking Ahead of Last Year

Mortgages Top Consumer Financial Product Complaints Since 2011

GAO Reviews Awareness and Participation in Ed’s Federal Loan Repayment Options

Iowa Senator Introduces Federal Student Loan Act

FTC Ruling Addresses Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act Furnisher Rule

Study Highlights Federal Student Loan Counseling Best Practices; Is There a Business Opportunity for Collectors?

FDCPA Litigation Totals Dropping But Still High; TCPA Unmoved in August

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events! Register Today!

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

The forms typically used in a divorce case.
Basic topics addressed in a divorce case and the impact on a bankruptcy filing.
The automatic stay and its exceptions as they apply to family law matters.
Dischargeability of common debts in a family law case.
The importance of choosing the right bankruptcy chapter.
How to determine whether a debt is for support or property division, and preference concerns after a divorce.

Read Ian’s blog at http://falconefirm.blogspot.com

Register for the “Student Loans In Bankruptcy,” Fall Virtual Workshop

“Welcome & Brief Washington Update” provided by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Register Today!

Here are the details:

Date: October 22-23rd 2015

Time:
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
11:00 AM Central to 2:00 PM Central
10:00 AM Mountain to 1:00 PM Mountain
9:00 AM Pacific to 12:00 PM Pacific

Cost:
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members

This is a workshop for the records just read the Agenda.

The Perks of Being A NACBA Member

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Keep your NACBA Membership current Renew Today!

Join NACBA and take advantage of the networking, education and resources NACBA offers!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/22

Making Headlines Today…

FTC Returns $1.5M in Bank Account Debit Scam

New York County Forgives Public Health Debt

FTC Ruling Addresses Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act Furnisher Rule

Monthly Debt Collection Complaints Decline

CFPB Penalizes Two Largest Debt Buyers

A Debtor May Forfeit Right to a Chapter 7 Discharge By Refusing to Lower Standard Of Living

Federal Student Loan Debt Exceeds $1T; $103 Billion in Default

Collecting $200 Million from the Debt Collectors

BBB Warns About Debt Relief Company

Hillary Clinton’s Explanation for Controversial Bankruptcy Vote? Joe Biden

NACBA Events Educate!

Mark Your Calendar for the 24th NACBA Annual Convention

Building off of the success of #NACBACHI NACBA is hosting the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis! The 2016 Annual Convention is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming Webinar

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00pm EST, 12:00pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

The forms typically used in a divorce case.
Basic topics addressed in a divorce case and the impact on a bankruptcy filing.
The automatic stay and its exceptions as they apply to family law matters.
Dischargeability of common debts in a family law case.
The importance of choosing the right bankruptcy chapter.
How to determine whether a debt is for support or property division, and preference concerns after a divorce.

Read Ian’s blog at http://falconefirm.blogspot.com

Register Today!

Member Perks

Want a recap of the 23rd Annual Convention? Sign up for one of the Playback NACBA packages from the 2015 NACBA Convention in Chicago for access to session recordings.
Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part of his/her membership, access to Fastcase’sbankruptcy 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.
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/28

Headlines…

TCPA Ruling Favors Collection Industry

New York Fed Economic Snapshot: Consumer Spending Rebounds After Weak First Quarter

CFPB Monthly Complaint Report Reveals Major Difference in Enforcement Challenges

Court Denies Bank’s Motion to Reopen and Compel Surrender

Bankruptcy Ruling Leaves Student Loans in Limbo

Audit Finds Flaws in Department of Education Plan for Student Loan Management Company

FTC’s Reilly Dolan Lists Those Banned From Debt Collection, and Discusses Industry Self-Regulation

NACBA’s Events Educate

Get Ready for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention!

Don’t miss the 24th AnnualNACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016! Make sure you Save the Date!

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NACBA and www.certificateofservice.com have teamed up to offer NACBA members discounted mailing services! Every user of the NACBA/COS mailing system gets the benefit of reduced pricing on per page copy costs, reduced postage, as well as the same reliability and timeliness of the www.certificateofservice.com mailing system.
NACBA Members and partners provide free and ‘Discounted Webinars,’for members on many topics to improve their practice, their knowledge of current technologies, and to help learn how to fully utilize all features of the benefit being offered.
Read timely topics that are relevant to your practice in the new Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.
Sign up for one of the Playback NACBA packages from the 2015 NACBA Convention in Chicago to have access to session recordings.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/24

It’s a New Week! What’s Happening?

FTC Halts Business Opportunity Scheme

CFPB Takes Action Over Allegedly Deceptive Credit Enrollment Tactics

Bona Fide Error Defense Shields Debt Collectors From Liability For Mistaken Interpretation Of Statute Of Limitations

Consumer Credit Default Rates Stabilize in July

New Data Shows Popularity of Income-Driven Repayment Plans with Student Loan Borrowers

FDCPA Lawsuits Up Sharply YTD in 2015 vs. 2014

Debtors May Want To Take It All Off, But The Supreme Court Says Junior Liens Can’t Be Stripped

Student loan debt: America’s next big crisis

How the attempt to fix student loans got bogged down by the middlemen

Fact Check: Is Refinancing Student Debt Really Good Policy?

Commentary: Mitch Daniels op-ed: A fix for student loan debt

NACBA’s Events Educate

Only 2 Days Left to Register!

Don’t miss out on Registering for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing For Law Firms Webinar, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. You’ll learn how to establish a comprehensive online presence that will increase your exposure, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct. It’s Free for NACBA Members!

Join Fred J. Cohen, JD the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media as he provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

Mark Your Calendars for NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

NACBA is gearing up for the next Annual Convention! Make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

More Perks of Being a Member of NACBA

Read timely topics that are relevant to your practice in the new Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.
Sign up for one of the Playback NACBA packages from the 2015 NACBA Convention in Chicago to have access to session recordings.
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. Make sure your profile is updated.
Professional development is simple and affordable with Continuing Legal Education: On Demand with Attorney Credits.com. NACBA members are entitled to a 15% discount off all CLE courses and bundles and processes CLE credits in over 30 U.S. States.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/30

What’s Happening in the World of Bankruptcy?

State Regulator Seeks to Collect Unpaid CashCall Judgment

Robocall Rules Questioned at House Hearing

ACA-Backed Legislation to End Operation Choke Point Clears House Committee

Economic Confidence Tracked by Gallup Continues to Decline

Annual Health Spending Growth Surpasses Levels During Recession

POC Violates Discharge Injunction

Credit Bidding: Not An Absolute Right (And What Does That Mean?)

Bankruptcy: A Fresh Start, But at What Cost?

10 Years Later: What Have We Learned from BAPCPA?

House Democrats Spar Over CFPB’s Auto-Lending Rules

We Just Got Some New Data on America’s Student Loan Burden

Events

Free Webinar for all NACBA Members!

Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing For Law Firms on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. Join Fred J. Cohen, JD, is the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media as he discusses how to establish a comprehensive online presence that will increase your exposure.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA Benefits

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NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Read NACBA Member Nancy E. Clark’s insightful and informative article on, “The Necessity of Filing Proofs of Claim For Secured Creditors in Chapter 13,” in this Summer’s Edition of The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/29

Mortgage Firms Fined $38M for Allegedly Deceptive Program

Race Car Driver Works on Settling FTC’s Lending Charges

Morning Scan: Faulty Credit Reports Targeted; Merchants Seek Dismissal of $6B Credit Card Settlement

House and Senate Committees Approve Fiscal Bills Including Changes for CFPB

Contributions to Retirement Plan Excluded from CMI

The 986 Words That Have Guided First Party Outsourcing for 15 years

QR Codes Mean FDCPA Trouble Says PA Federal Court

Good News In Debt Collection “Benign Language” Envelope Case

New York Appellate Court Confers Standing on Assignee of Note Previously Discharged in Bankruptcy

A Law to Kill Zombie Debts That Outlasted Bankruptcy

Teacher Discharges Loads of Student Loans in Bankruptcy. ECMC Fights Back

Regulators Want More Details on Insurers’ Living Wills for Bankruptcy

Bill Would Allow Consumers To Sue When Bankrupt Debt Isn’t Removed From Credit Reports

Federal Lawmakers Propose Credit Reporting Changes

NACBA Events

Free Webinar for all NACBA Members!

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA Benefits

The NACBA Listserv is one of most popular features of NACBA membership. It gives NACBA Members the ability to pose bankruptcy questions and get real time responses from their colleagues around the country. When you join NACBA you have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled ability to post both the easy and hard questions to some of the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the nation.

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Your staff contributes to your firm’s success.What are the behaviors that matter to you most when hiring and retaining employees? ? NACBA Member Ken Chern addresses these issues in, “The Behavior Selection Business,” by giving you suggestions on how to get out of the behavior modification business and into the behavior selection process.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/28

Finance Company Faces Possible TCPA Class Action

Scammers in Account Data Theft Reach Settlements

Appeals Court Reopens Lawsuit Against CFPB

Operation Choke Point Bill Set for Committee Mark Up

House Financial Services Committee Holds Final Dodd-Frank Anniversary Hearing

Credit Card Debt Burdens Vary Across Largest 25 Cities in the U.S.

Press Release Opposing Section 52106 in Senate Highway Trust Fund Bill Mandating IRS to Use Private Debt Collectors,

Drop in Commodity Pricing, Liquidity Drives ‘Upstream’ Bankruptcy Filings

People Fare Better After Filing Bankruptcy

Fitch: U.S. Consumer Bankruptcies Set to Fall to Eight-Year Low

NACBA Events

Free Webinar to All NACBA Members!

The Presentation Will Cover:

– Establishing your branding and striking imagery to powerfully resonate with prospects, clients and colleagues
– Overview of how search engines can increase your online exposure, keywords to consider and tips on enhancing search performance.
– Turning your website into a potent resource How to use legal content to convey credibility
– Overview of blogging, its benefits and best practices
– Utilizing effective top of mind marketing tools to supercharge referrals
– Criteria for selecting a provider

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA Benefits

Amicus Creative Media

Does your firm need a comprehensive website that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals? Amicus Creative Media is the solution. 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
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– 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

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NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

As NACBA gears up for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco we can’t help but to reminisce on the success of NACBACHI! Walk back down memory lane with us in “Sweet Home Chicago: Scenes From #NACBACHI,” in The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Stay connected and up to date on the relevant topics through your NACBA Membership. Renew Today!

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