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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/18

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TCPA Cases Approach Milestone for 2016: Consumer filings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act could top 5,000 this year.

Bankruptcy History Creates Inference of Intent to Hinder, Delay

Can Trump Make the TCPA Great Again? A Highly-Speculative Look at the Future of the TCPA under a Trump Presidency 

CFPB Field Hearing Investigates Storage, Use and Transmission of Digital Financial Records

Money 101: Here’s everything we know about Trump’s student debt plans

UDAAP Violations in Consumer Debt Collection

The CFPB must educate as it regulates debt collection

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Post Election: Now What?

Date: November 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific (45 minutes)
Presenters:
– Maureen Thompson, NACBA Legislative Director
– Jonathan Yarowsky, NACBA Advocate
– Ike Shulman, NACBA Legislative Committee Chair
– Ed Boltz, NACBA President
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

Few people predicted that we would wake up on November 9th to a Trump Administration. But, come January 20th Mr. Trump will be in the White House and Republicans will control the Administration, the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time since 2005.

NACBA invites you to join a webinar on Friday, November 18, 2016 to learn about how NACBA’s Advocacy program intends to respond to the new environment, the opportunities and challenges we see ahead, what the new Administration might mean for your bankruptcy practice, and how you can get involved to help NACBA reach its goals.

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Richard James, CEO, Office of Richard James
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

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If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join me on Wednesday, December 14th at 3pm ET. If you want 2017 to be the year that you finally build the law firm of your dreams, then you have to be on this webinar training. I am going to share with you the key strategies that hundreds of my clients are using to grow like never before. This is real world, in the trenches advice you can put to practice right away.

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

NACBA Membership Benefit Hightlight

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/17

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Title-Pawned Vehicles Property of Estate

Consumer Advisory: Beware Holiday Shoppers Deferred Interest Promotions Promise 0% Now But Can Cost Big Bucks Later

Overall Consumer Credit Default Rates Increase in October

GOP, Business Groups Launch Campaign to Constrain CFPB

CFPB, Schneiderman team for lawsuit

$5.5 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement Against Debt

Hensarling Says He’s Willing to Tweak Dodd-Frank Overhaul Plan

President Trump’s Impact On Your Student

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6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Stephen Fairley, CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

There are 6 critical numbers every bankruptcy lawyer running and growing a business needs to understand and review every month. Unfortunately, many attorneys don’t have the systems in place to obtain these numbers nor do they know which numbers are the most critical to their success. If you don’t know your numbers you cannot build a financially successful law firm! This webinar will provide you with the tools you need to accurately gauge the financial stability and health of your business.

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

  • The 6 key metrics you need to track.
  • How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
  • 5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Post Election: Now What?

Date: November 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific (45 minutes)
Presenters:
– Maureen Thompson, NACBA Legislative Director
– Jonathan Yarowsky, NACBA Advocate
– Ike Shulman, NACBA Legislative Committee Chair
– Ed Boltz, NACBA President
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/7

Fresh Headlines…

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Federal Court Gives FTC OK to Shut Down Debt Collection Operation

CFPB Sets Field Hearing On Consumers’ Access to Financial Records

If a receiver discovers possible criminal wrongdoing, are they required to report it to authorities?

Student loan debt rises 56 percent since 2004

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Fall Again-Non-commercial filings down 2% in October

Supreme Court to Rule on Stale Claims and FDCPA

TCPA Case Survives Spokeo Motion To Dismiss

Got A Priority Bankruptcy Claim? Nothing To Worry About Then, Right? Wrong.

Upcoming NACBA Events

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6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Stephen Fairley, CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

There are 6 critical numbers every bankruptcy lawyer running and growing a business needs to understand and review every month. Unfortunately, many attorneys don’t have the systems in place to obtain these numbers nor do they know which numbers are the most critical to their success. If you don’t know your numbers you cannot build a financially successful law firm! This webinar will provide you with the tools you need to accurately gauge the financial stability and health of your business.

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

  • The 6 key metrics you need to track.
  • How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
  • 5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/1

Collection Complaints, Lawsuits Both Grow: Report

Overall Consumer Credit Defaults Down Slightly

Courts Dismiss Two Lawsuits Against Collection Agencies

Court Halts Operation that Targeted Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Patients and Healthcare Providers Feel Burden of Increased Medical Costs

Debate Over North Carolina Debt Buyer Bill Gets Personal, and Nasty

Regulator Sets New Rules on Credit-Union Membership

Objection to Discharge Should Have Been Dismissed as Untimely

Wage garnishment bill would cripple North Carolina families

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/30

National Association of Consumer Advocates and the National Consumer Law Center Support the Court Legal Access & Student Support (CLASS) Act

Child Support Exclusion Not Reduced By Expense Deduction

Global Debt Registry Strikes Partnership with TransUnion

State Bill in North Carolina Would Lift Collection Restrictions for Debt Buyers

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Statutory Damages Without Actual Harm; Could Impact FDCPA Cases

CFPB’s Report to Congress Highlights Enforcement, Rules

Court Disapproves Modification to Pay Outside Plan

Ed Dept. official: Corinthian students affected by closures can automatically get loans erased

Indiana and Pennsylvania District Courts Hold That Filing Proofs of Claim on Time-Barred Debt Does Not Violate FDCPA

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