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Did You Know…

FCC Fines Marketer Nearly $3M for Robocall Violations

Regulator Wins Default Judgment; Company Ordered to Cease Collections

Data Brokers Charged in $7M Payday Loan Scam

CFPB, FDIC and OCC Issue Fines Against Citizens Bank

Serious Delinquency Rate for Single-Family Mortgages Reaches Record Low

Attorney Insight: The FCC’s TCPA Consent Order

Why the Debate Over College Costs Is About More Than College

Student loan debt hits $1.27 trillion, grows $3,055 every second

United States: What’s Next? Recent Actions Highlight CFPB’s Focus On Student Loans

Events That Educate

Free Webinar for NACBA Members!

Are you struggling to establish a powerful online presence for your law firm?
Have a website that looks nice but doesn’t bring in new business for your firm?
Not sure what kind of web presence you need since you get all of your business through referrals?

Then you definitely want to Register 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.

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.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

Get Connected with NACBA’s Listserv

Do you want to connect with your peers? Pose bankruptcy questions and get real time responses ? As a NACBA member you have access to one of the most popular features of NACBA membership the NACBA Listserv. Participants enjoy the unparalleled ability to post both the easy and hard questions to some of the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the nation.

Don’t Forget…

The Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal is full of timely topics that are are relevant to your practice. Take some time to read it today!
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 8/10

What’s Happening This Week …

Collection Attorneys In New York Dealt A Blow

Hillary Clinton’s $350 billion plan to kill college debt

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Quality of College Education

Mortgage Lender Receives Stay Against Fine Issued by CFPB

What Trump didn’t say about his four big business bankruptcies

Americans are doing better but has progress plateaued?

Connecticut Ranked 3rd Worst For Student Loan Debt

Watchdog: Consumers ‘More Responsible’ With Credit Card Debt

New Proposed Bankruptcy Rules: Focus on Periodic Statements

Debt Collectors Fined $12M in Mexico

Events That Educate

Are you struggling to establish a powerful online presence for your law firm?
Have a website that looks nice but doesn’t bring in new business for your firm?
Not sure what kind of web presence you need since you get all of your business through referrals?

Then you definitely want to Register 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.

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.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

Increase Your Business with NACBA’s Attorney Finder

Recently featured on Fox Business, 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. The Attorney Finder profile includes a link to the member’s own website, a profile of the member and other features.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/7

Today’s News…

Court Upholds Rules for Debt Collection Lawyers

Education Department Plan Is an ‘Incursion’ into Banking, Industry Says

Increased Regulation is on the Horizon for Healthcare Collections

Electronic Signatures: A Key Component to Streamline Receivables Efforts

The ABI Commission on Business Bankruptcy Reform: The Sale of All or Substantially All of the Debtor’s Assets and Proposed Creation of “Section 363(x)” – Will Congress Finally Act?

TCEH Bankruptcy: SDNY Transfers Delaware Trust Company v. Wilmington Trust N.A. Intercreditor Dispute to Delaware Bankruptcy Court, Reaffirming Broad View of Bankruptcy Jurisdiction

Debt-Locked: Student Loans Force Millennials to Delay Life Milestones

Hillary Clinton readies student loan reform rollout

Events That Educate

Don’t End Your Week Without Registering Today!

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 provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

Catch Up With Your Reading This Weekend…

The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal features timely information, practice management, tech tips on a quarterly basis. Take a moment to read the summer edition of The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. This edition covers relevant topics such as; The Top 25 Mortgage Myths, Non Bankruptcy Options for Student Loan Debtors, Building a Better Automatic Stay Violation Claim, The Behavior Selection Business,The Necessity of Filing Proofs of Claim For Secured Creditors in Chapter 13,When Filing Proof of Claim Violates the FDCPA, The Myth of Pandora and Scenes From #NACBACHI.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/6

In Bankruptcy News Today…

CFPB Urges Industry to Quickly Adopt Electronic Closings

Senators Call for Review of Education Department’s Student Loan Report

Total Bankruptcy Filings for July Since 2009

Credit Repair Scheme Operators Settle Charges

Gallup Settles TCPA Lawsuit

CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Canada-Based Payday Lender

CFPB Updates Plain Language Guidelines in Report for Consumers

July Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 77 Percent from 2014

CFPB Seeks More Information To Support Rulemaking

Deceased Account Collections Requires A Specialized and Compliance-Based Approach

Arizona Leads Nation in Defaulting on Student Loans

Events That Educate

Register Today! Free Webinar for all NACBA Members on August 26th!

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

When you are a member of NACBA you’ll receive the NACBA’s Newsletter. The newsletter features timely articles regarding important legislative matters and court decisions, as well as technology tips and other information important to bankruptcy practitioners.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/3

Get All Your Bankruptcy News!

Amici NCLC and NACBA Argue Brunner Test Outdated

Americans Support CFPB’s Payday Lending Rules

Bankruptcy fears as interest rates are set to rise

Why the FCC’s Robo-Call Ruling Is Unfair to Banks

New Study Compares Millennials’ Credit Characteristics, Average Debt with Other Generations

CAC Launches Grassroots Campaign Against California Wage Garnishment Bill

Consumer Survey Underscores Issue of Mis-placed Regulatory Focus

What General Counsel Should Know When a Company’s Tenant Files for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Law News: Recoupment or Setoff? – A Distinction with a Difference

Student loan debtors using Chapter 13 bankruptcy to buy time on payments

Consumer debts amid flat wages as rising rates loom

What growing credit card debt means for the Greater Washington economy

Bostonians have less credit card debt than most other Americans

NACBA Events

Free Webinar for all NACBA Members on August 26th!

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!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Take a moment to read the latest edition of The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. This edition covers relevant topics such as; The Top 25 Mortgage Myths, Non Bankruptcy Options for Student Loan Debtors, Building a Better Automatic Stay Violation Claim, The Behavior Selection Business,The Necessity of Filing Proofs of Claim For Secured Creditors in Chapter 13,When Filing Proof of Claim Violates the FDCPA, The Myth of Pandora and Scenes From #NACBACHI.

Membership Benefits

Did you know that as a NACBA Member you receive discounted rates on essential products and services from prominent industry companies, including Verizon, Staples, Fastenal, John Deere, Sprint, Wesco and Expedia through National Purchasing Partners (NPP)? Take advantage of these discounts today!

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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!

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.

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
– 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

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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.

NACBA Membership

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/27

Court Unexpectedly Revives Constitutional Challenge to CFPB

Bill Could Revive IRS Use of Private Collection Agencies

Contributions to Retirement Plan Excluded from CMI

HOA Super Priority Legal Battles Continue in the Silver State: What Senate Bill 306 Means for Nevada HOAs, Lenders and Homeowners

Taxpayers may owe billions in student loans

Bankruptcy Court Wants to Discharge Spousal Consolidation Student Loans. Educational Credit Management Corporation Says, “Not So Fast.”

Wes Moss: Average American holds more debt than Greece

Phillip Shrotman: Parents’ student loan trap

Sen. Ted Cruz introduces bill to abolish CFPB

Upcoming Events

Free Webinar to All NACBA Members!

The Presentation Will Cover:

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 what NACBA Member David Leibowitz says about protecting your client against aggressive debt collectors in “Building a Better Automatic Stay Violation Claim,” featured in this edition of the The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/24

The Costs of the Dodd-Frank Act for Financial Service Industries

Naked Liens – Stripping Prohibited

CentsAbility: Creditors’ Rights Law Update – If you Have an Objection, Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

The Education Department Is Failing Students Who Got Defrauded

Chase stops collecting from half-million consumers

Student Lending Company Fined for Alleged Billing Scheme

Discover Bank Fined for Illegal Collections

CFPB Files Complaint Against Student Financial Aid Services, Inc.

Another Reason For Collectors To Be Cautious When Calling Consumer Cell Phones

Upcoming Events

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, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct. Free to All NACBA Members!

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

NACBA Benefits

Fastcase

Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part of his/her 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 compared to the non-member annual price of $995.

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

NACBA Member Steve Berken gives seven ways to cultivate a mental attitude of peace and happiness when dealing with the sometimes stressful world of consumer bankruptcy in his article,“The Myth of Pandora.”

NACBA Membership

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Bankruptcy News 7/23

CFPB Issues Consent Order Against Discover Bank for Student Loan Servicing Practices

Department of Defense Issues Final Military Lending Rule

Ex-Corinthian Students Seek $2.5 Billion Bankruptcy Claim

Encore Partners With U.S. Reps. Peters and Hunter On Bill To Exempt Forgiven Debt From Federal Taxation

Chase to pay Conn. $2 million to settle ‘Robo-Signing’ allegations

United States: Reversing The Trend: Will Congress Act To Except College Tuition Payments From Clawback In Bankruptcy?

Philadelphia Fed Research Shows Impact of Student Loan Debt on Small Business Formation

Eleventh Circuit’s Mistaken Interpretation Likely to Expose Attorneys to Increased FDCPA Liability

Claim Amount: It Pays To Pay Attention

Upcoming Events

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

NACBA Benefits

Did you read the latest edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal?

NACBA Member Max Gardner reveals the “Top 25 Mortgage Myths,” in the summer edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/22

Consumer Advocates Applaud DOD Move to Protect Troops from Predatory Lending,

Funds from Consent Order Not Estate Property

Dodd-Frank Anniversary Celebrated with More Fighting

Consumer Credit Default Rates Increase

Regulators Fine Citigroup $770M Over Credit Card Add-On Products

LifeLock Allegedly Violated FTC Settlement

CFPB Issues Consent Order and Penalty Against CitiBank for Credit Card Practices

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Speaks Out Against Dodd-Frank Act

Department Stores National Bank To Pay $23.8M For Charging Fees on Collection Accounts

Taxpayers Could Lose Billions If Students Walk Away From Loans

Medicare Jurisdictional Bar Limits Bankruptcy Court Authority in Health Care Bankruptcy

Reversing the Trend: Will Congress Act to Except College Tuition Payments from Clawback in Bankruptcy? – Congress Weighs Legislation that May Preclude Suit by Bankruptcy Trustees Against Colleges and Universities to Recover a Bankrupt Parent’s Tuition Payments for a Student

Upcoming Events

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

NACBA Benefits

Did you read the latest edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal?

NACBA Member Jay Fleischman gives an insightful look into “Non Bankruptcy Options for Student Loan Debtors,” in the summer edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

Spend a summer evening under the stars watching the Yankees! NACBA Members receive special rates to attend Yankee home games as one of their member benefits. Check out the different levels of discounts and the games available!

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