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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/10

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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

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  • 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.

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

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NEW MORTGAGE RULES WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON PRACTICE & CLIENTS

Following on both previous comments submitted to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and active participation in round table meetings with representatives from the financial services industry, NACBA has continued to be engaged and vigilant regarding the proposed amendments by the CFPB to the 2013 Mortgage Rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z).

Working with our allies, particularly the National Consumer Law Center, NACBA has submitted the additional comments (linked below) to the proposed rules. We are hopeful that the amendments, which are already favorable to our clients and our practices, will be adopted with many of the further improvements we have suggested.

John Rao, to whom tremendous amounts of thanks are owed by all of us, has dissected and examined these proposed amendments in detail and will be speaking on this topic and how these rules will apply in bankruptcy, on Sunday, April 26, 2015, 10:30 AM at the 23rd Annual NACBA Convention in Chicago.  Joining him will be Will Corbett, Senior Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

This is a panel not to miss as these new rules will have a significant effect on your clients and also your practice, including new ways to both pursue mortgage servicers for their bad acts and get damages and attorneys’ fees.

Since many people, including those from other organizations, may be learning of this late and may be primarily interested in the mortgage servicing issues, we are offering a $100 discount from the regular $795 cost if you register by March 31st and include the code “CFPB695” in your registration.  Email the attached registration to admin@nacba.org or fax to (866) 408-9515.  (Avoid registering online as it will force the higher rate.)

I hope that you will agree that this is yet another example of the positive impact that NACBA is having on our practices, especially in our expanded role in the courts, Congress, and administrative agencies.  Please also join me in again thanking John Rao and NCLC for their work on these rules.

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* CFPB695 code cannot be combined with other codes.

Bankruptcy Briefs 2/18

Debtor Brief Filed in SCt Chapter 7 Lien Strip Case

Inside the House of Cards: A Frank Look At All Things Washington, Rules, Advocacy & Amicus Efforts

An Inside Look at ‘The Student Loan Landscape’

Congressman Reintroduces Legislation to Add Inspector General at CFPB

Lewd yoga dentist filed for bankruptcy

Pensions may not be sacrosanct in bankruptcy

Embattled bankruptcy lawyer agrees to disbarment

Should I File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

5 Signs It’s Time to File for Bankruptcy

Registration for NACBA’s 23rd Annual Convention Now Open

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Join the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Briefs 2/16

Debt Secured by Vehicle May Be Restructured in Chapter 20

Making Bank on Bankruptcy using Social Media #NACBACHI

Former CPA from Spring convicted of bankruptcy fraud

National Retail Federation Forecasts Growth in Retail Sales

Detroit’s Bankruptcy Judge to Retire

Bankruptcy judge accepts jurisdiction for Conneaut Lake Park insurance case

James Garrity Coming Back to New York Bankruptcy Bench

David Cassidy files for bankruptcy protection

Federal Judge Issues Positive TCPA Ruling; Potential Capacity in ATDS Not Enough for Violation

Registration for NACBA’s 23rd Annual Convention Now Open

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Join the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Briefs 11/12

Cant Attend Taxes In Bankruptcy Workshop? No Problem, Attendees Receive Audio Files & Materials

American Bar Association Condemns Debt Collector/DA Relationships and Letter Practices

Wisc. woman dies, comes back to life, but faces bankruptcy after insurance won’t pay ‘wrong’ hospital

Gallup Reports Improvement in Economic Confidence

Should We File Bankruptcy on Our Student Loan Judgment?

Report: Millennials Believe Student Loans Will Be Forgiven

Officials Comment on the Future of FTC, FCC, and CFPB Privacy Enforcement Authority

Big Banks Are Fined $4.25 Billion in Foreign Exchange Scandal

Could bankruptcy fees jeopardize Detroit’s exit plan?

New E-Magazine Dedicated to Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Launched

NACBA Members Receive 10% Discount off 2015 Convention Exhibitor Booths

NEW NACBA Logo for Members-Only – Update Your Website

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Join the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy

Start Spreading The News….NACBA New York Convention

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NACBA’s 22nd Annual Convention is an unprecedented opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss industry trends or just to have fun. This year, we’ve selected the city that never sleeps, the world’s biggest urban playground, the big Apple, yes, I’m speaking of New York City, sometimes known as Gotham! Ok, you get the point.

Here are the top five reasons to attend the NACBA Annual Convention: 

#5. Network with 700+ bankruptcy attorneys

Not only is the NACBA Annual Convention like a family reunion of bankruptcy practitioners from all 50 states, but it is also a place to develop new relationships and network with others who face very similar professional challenges.  Experience the NACBA Hallway Magic!

#4. Your professional development is the focus.

The networking opportunities and the targeted tracks focus on building your unique skill set. You will leave this conference with fresh ideas, new skills, and a stronger network to call upon when you are executing your ideas back home. Consider the NACBA Annual Convention a living, breathing, on-location listserv!

#3. 60+ experts are speaking and facilitating panels. Over 15 hours of CLE!

The agenda is full of seasoned experts who know bankruptcy law. We have twelve (12) United States Bankruptcy Judges and over 60+ bankruptcy experts. From the NACBA co-founders to litigation experts to policy wonks to legislative outreach pros to technology gurus to leadership advisers to storytellers and outside-the-box thinkers on hand to help you become excellent in your profession and grow your client base

See the packed agenda for a list of speakers.

#2. Added Value to your Registration – What’s New in the Practice of Law?

NACBA has put together one of the most extensive list of exhibitors in convention history. See and try the latest in products, services, publications and technologies from 30+ exhibitors. These businesses may offer that one solution that you have long been searching for.

#1. Experience New York City

Who wouldn’t want to visit New York in the Spring and get to know the most vibrant city on the East Coast? See a Broadway show (hotel is within walking distance), take a stroll on the High Line, visit a few art galleries, taste an unrivaled restaurant scene or go see David Letterman and get a real top ten list! 

New York City and our convention is a combination that offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, enjoy the wonders of the “Big Apple,” and socialize with your colleagues at the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys conference in the United States. Make plans to join us at the 22nd Annual NACBA Convention, April 10-13, 2014. REGISTER HERE