The midweek headlines are…
What Practitioners Need to Know About New Bankruptcy Rules, Effective December 1
Student loan debt becoming a ‘crisis,’ DeVos says
Sen. Gardner Behind Bill For Employers To Help With Student Loans
Foreclosure Not Complete Until Deed Recorded so Debtor May Cure and Maintain
Consumer Litigation and Complaints Back on the Rise in October
Today’s Bankruptcy News Briefs read…
House Democrats gear up to take on DeVos
District Court Stays Case Pending U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Obduskey v. Wells Fargo
Elimination of student loans opens doors of opportunity for Hopkins undergraduates
CFPB/Fed/OCC 2018 Increase Exemption Thresholds for Appraisal Requirement, Regs Z and M
Opinion: A sensible way to fix the student-loan problem
CFPB Disclosures Sandbox Could Help Prepaid Cards Ditch Paper
Student Loan Payback Tougher as Borrowers Age
A Reprieve for Homebuyers With Student Loans
A few headlines to start this Tuesday…
Happy holidays! Shopping tips from the FTC
Three Predictions for the CFPB in 2019
2018 Midterm Election Results Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: John Colwell, Esq., Ike Shulman, Esq., Ed Boltz, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Join NACBA as we discuss how the recent 2018 midterm election results will impact consumer bankruptcy attorneys. This webinar is an opportunity for members to review the results, discuss House committees and new leadership, and learn how you can help NACBA move forward with bringing important issues to the attention of the 2019 Congressional agenda.
Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.
Register HERE
Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!
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
Join us for a discussion of the most interesting recent cases from each federal circuit led by the NACBA Circuit Leader for each circuit. Stay on top of the most interesting cases from across the country.
Today’s bankruptcy news briefs include…
Commercial and Consumer Bankruptcies on the Rise
Industry and Consumers Will Benefit from CFPB’s Revision of Small Dollar Rule
How The Midterm Elections May Affect Your Student Loans
8 Ways To Protect The Financial Well-Being Of Those Who Serve And Protect This Veterans Day
2018 Midterm Election Results Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 3:00pm ET/ 12:00pm PT
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: John Colwell, Esq., Ike Shulman, Esq., Ed Boltz, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Join NACBA as we discuss how the recent 2018 midterm election results will impact consumer bankruptcy attorneys. This webinar is an opportunity for members to review the results, discuss House committees and new leadership, and learn how you can help NACBA move forward with bringing important issues to the attention of the 2019 Congressional agenda.
It’s midterm election day 2018! After you go out and VOTE, read the following…
Toyota Awaits Appeals Court Ruling on Auto Leases in Bankruptcy
40% Of Borrowers May Default On Their Student Loans
“Overbiffing” is the latest outrage in debt collection
Heading Into Retirement With Student Loans
Authenticity Matters: Three Ways To Reach College Students
Chicago Considers Wiping Away Old Ticket Debt for Motorists Who File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Attorneys Seek CFPB Definition of Abusive Practices
Watching Your Wallet: Company offering to help lower student debt under investigation
Kickoff Tuesday with these headlines…
Can U.S. Consumers Continue Their Pace of Spending?
The next financial crisis? A look at student loan debt in America
Student loan debt holding back first-time home buyers
Discover and Capital One slashing credit limits, closing inactive cards
The public service loan forgiveness fix isn’t going well
Markets Work In Higher Education: Tuition Fees Are Starting To Fall
Procollect alleged to have damaged consumer’s credit score by failing to report debt as disputed
What happens to college loans if the borrower dies? That depends
BCFP Revisits Payday Rule, Expected January 2019
10 Key Numbers Every Law Firm Owner Must Know To Succeed
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Time: 12pm EDT/ 9am PDT
Over the last nineteen years we have helped over 18,000 attorneys market and grow their business. We have studied best practices of business development in some of the fastest growing firms in the nation. During this time we have identified many of the key characteristics of highly successful bankruptcy law firms. One of the more consistent ones is that they track specific numbers and key indicators that give them instant insight into how their law firm is performing on a weekly and monthly basis.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the numbers that make your law firm run.
By analyzing these critical metrics, Partners and Owners of law firms can easily determine whether they are on track to achieve their goals or if they need to retool and refocus their marketing and business development efforts.
In this fast paced webinar, nationally recognized law firm marketing expert Stephen Fairley will teach you:
If numbers scare you or you tend to ignore them because you have a hard time making heads or tails of all the different data you see, then this webinar is a “can’t miss” event! If you’re a spreadsheet and data driven individual then you will love this webinar!
Start your day with these bankruptcy news briefs…
CFPB Doesn’t Owe Law Firm $1.2M Attys’ Fees In Debt Suit
Debt collectors drained this woman’s bank account — then gave it back
There Is Bipartisan Agreement That Cryptocurrency Is Good For Politics
Wells Fargo to pay $65M settlement related to faulty sales practices
Lenders Share Their Underwriting Secrets With Credit Karma
Wage Garnishment: What Is It and How Can It Impact Your Income?
The Student Debt Crisis: Could It Slow the U.S. Economy?
FICO credit scores may jump, yet consumers should be wary
Tuesday’s headlines read…
Betsy DeVos Loses Lawsuit On Student Loan Forgiveness
Education Dept. Ruled Irrational In Nixing Debt Collection Deal
Education Dept. Blocked From Canceling Debt Collection Contracts
Judge Rules in Favor of PCAs; ED Permanently Enjoined from Cancelling Debt Collection Solicitation
Scratch Raises $17 Million to Make Loan Payments Less Awful
7 Creative Strategies for Paying Off Student Loans
Creature Comforts, Entitlement and Student Debt: Are They Related?
Ameritech Financial: More Corporations Offering Assistance With College and Student Loan Debt
New Poll Finds Americans Believe College Is Worth Attending, But Not Necessary To Get Ahead
Gen Z says it plans to buy homes soon, despite college debt
How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.
Register HERE
What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.
Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.
Register HERE
Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!
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
Join us for a discussion of the most interesting recent cases from each federal circuit led by the NACBA Circuit Leader for each circuit. Stay on top of the most interesting cases from across the country.
We made it to the middle of the week! Start your day with the following…
How Long Do My Mistakes Stay on My Credit Report?
Silicon Valley Wants to Use Algorithms for Debt Collection
Personal Loans Are Fastest-Growing Consumer Debt
Should you roll your student loans into a mortgage?
CFPB Provides Additional Guidance on HMDA Partial Exemption
Final Rule Updates Regulation P With Exemptions From Annual Notice Requirements
President Trump Changes Student Loan Death And Disability Discharge Tax Rules
Why Student Loans Swamp Millennials: Job Pay Hasn’t Kept Up With School Costs
An unforeseen retirement obstacle: A grandchild’s college loans
Why Does Student Loan Debt Keep Rising?
Student Debt Isn’t Just a ‘Young Person Problem’: EBRI
10 Education Stories You May Have Missed This Summer
Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings To Focus On 6 Hot-Button Issues
ABA committee gives Kavanaugh a well-qualified rating
How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.
Register HERE
What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.
Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.
Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.
Register HERE
Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!
Check it out on nacba.org
This Tuesday’s news briefs are…
More older Americans filing for bankruptcy
“The coming storm”: Entering retirement broke and bankrupt
Why retirement is breaking the elderly
A Study Found Bankruptcy Soared Among Americans 65 And Older
‘Too little too late’: Bankruptcy booms among older Americans
The number of seniors filing for bankruptcy is way up
2nd Circuit: Debtor’s Failure to Exercise 1692g Rights Does Not Preclude FDCPA Claim
Sending your kids to college increases the chances you’ll lose your house
Introduction to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Date: August 23, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Dan Press, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you been referring your Chapter 11 cases to outside counsel? Are you curious about the similarities and whether you can file these cases? Dan Press, a leading author and practitioner in individual chapter 11 cases, will present an introduction to chapter 11 practice involving consumer debtors. He will discuss when this chapter is useful, the similarities and differences to chapter 13 practice, and how to conduct a chapter 11 practice.
How to Value Assets in Bankruptcy
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Gene Melchionne, Esq. & Jim Haller, Esq.
Register HERE
What are the fastest least expensive methods to get accurate values for your client’s assets? Gene and Jim will discuss time tested methods to determine values on real estate, vehicles, and other property. Join us to learn how to save time and money while increasing the accuracy of your information.
Review of Ethical issues when Using, or Acting as, Coverage Counsel
in Bankruptcy Court and 341 Meetings.
Available On Demand
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-NACBA
Presenters: Derek Lofland, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever used coverage (or appearance) counsel to represent your clients? Have you ever stepped in to help a colleague who can’t attend Court? Mr. Lofland routinely appears as coverage counsel in hundreds of cases and has spoken about this issue in April 2017 for the Chicago Bar Association. He will outline and discuss the legal and ethical requirements for appearance counsel.
Improve Your Bottom Line with Fillable PDFs
Tips, Tricks & Little Known Tools in Using Acrobat Efficiently
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: No Cost – Member Benefit Webinar
Presenters: Rachel Foley, Esq. & John Colwell, Esq.
Register HERE
Fillable PDFs can dramatically improve your bottom line by decreasing the turnaround time to receive information from your client while improving the accuracy of that information. Fillable PDFs are fast and easy to use, reduce/eliminate costly errors, provide 100% legible text, increase workflow and productivity, and are easy to update and archive. Learn from our experts how to create fillable PDFs to improve your bankruptcy practice!
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
Join us for a discussion of the most interesting recent cases from each federal circuit led by the NACBA Circuit Leader for each circuit. Stay on top of the most interesting cases from across the country.
CLE Sessions will take place on December 1st during the “Day at Sea.” Session titles are listed below. Descriptions and presenter info can be found by clicking here.
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