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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/23

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Former Regulator Offers Extensive and Scathing Details of Life Inside the CFPB

New Audit Shows Where CFPB Civil Penalty Funds Are Going

U.S. Consumer-Spending Gains Slowed in November

Public interest lawyers sue feds over loan forgiveness program

Debtors Who Misuse Collateral Can Lose the Benefit of Discharging their Debt in Bankruptcy

Exercise of Post-Petition Right to Setoff Without Court Permission Violated Automatic Stay

Consumer alleges Vero Beach debt collectors’ timeline demand for payment violates FDCPA

Another Step Down: Foreclosures Hit Near-Decade Low

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

 

Bankruptcy News Brief 12/22

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November Debt Collection Complaints Decline

Garnishment for student-loan debt is leaving people below the povery line, GAO says

Path for Consumer Litigation Records Changes in November

Trump Nominee to Head OMB Could Create Hurdles for CFPB Regulations

National Civil Rights Groups Back Cordray and CFPB

CFPB Faces Challenges in Courts, Congress in 2017

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes second action against Military Credit Services for improper contract disclosures

Are American Consumers Taking On Too Much Debt?

3 Numbers: U.S. Consumer Spending Growth To Hold Steady

Social Security Checks Are Shrinking Due to Unpaid Student Loans

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/21

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Incorrect 1099-A Form Not Objectively Coercive

Consumer Advisory: Delays & Risks Await Many Taxpayers

The Tragic Downfall of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Proposed CFPB Regulations Seek to Expand Agency’s Disclosure Opportunities

Decision of U.S. Appeals Court and Election of Donald Trump Could Spell Doom for Power of CFPB

Consumer Spending Grows at Healthy Pace in Third Quarter

Debt collection practices lawsuit against Ohio law firm headed to Third Circuit

Consumer alleges debt collector damaged credit rating on paid debt

How to Eliminate IRS Tax Debt in Arizona

Amendments to California PACE Financing Statutes Become Effective January, 1 2017

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/14

Midweek Headlines…

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From the Web: FCC Commissioners Address Process Reform, Leadership and Transparency

Discriminatory Treatment of Student Loan Debt Not Unfair

New Student Loan Rehab Portal from BillingTree Assists Agencies and Consumers

The CFPB Should Not Single-Out Collectors for Non-English Disclosure Requirements

Mo. Federal Judge Rules Hospital Not Liable for Potential TCPA Claims Based on Acts of Third Party Agency

Congressman Jeb Hensarling, a Prominent CFPB Foe, Re-Elected as House Financial Services Chairman

Rising concern about credit card debt

CFPB Ombudsman’s Office Releases FY2016 Annual Report

Yellowstone and the Barton Doctrine in the Third Circuit

New Forms May Alleviate Some Concerns About Massachusetts Notarizations

Trump Administration Gears Up for Financial Services Changes

Household Debt Nears Pre-Recession Levels, Study Shows

Proposed Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code Could Adversely Affect Student Loan Securitizations

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings!

Jump start by registering for tomorrow’s Webinar!

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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

Register HERE

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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There’s still time to Register for the second session of the 2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop on Friday, December 16th from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you register you can request access to the session one recording from Friday, December 9th.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/13

Headlines Leading Into the Week…

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Consumers’ Outlook on Credit Availability Improves in November

A Former CFPB Insider’s Guide: Things to Consider before Responding to Your CFPB Complaints

Court Holds That Interest Reference in Dunning Letter is Not FDCPA Violation

Existence of Unpaid Tax Claim in Bankruptcy Opens the Door to Expanded Statute of Limitations on Fraudulent Conveyances

Five Ways CFPB Regulations Harm the Middle Class

BLOOMBERG LAW INSIGHTS: CFPB and Payment Processor Enforcement Actions

FICO Research: Average US Student Loan Debt Doubled in 10 Years

A Chart To Change How We Think About Student Loan Debt

Losses on Private Student Loans Hit Lowest Level Since 2008

Little Rock-area consumer debt tops in Fed region

Credit Card Debt Could Cause Next Financial Meltdown

Consumers Spending More, Risking More Debt This Holiday

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings!

Jump start by registering for tomorrow’s Webinar!

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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

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM 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. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ clients are using to grow like never before. This is real world, in the trenches advice you can put to practice right away.

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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There’s still time to Register for the second session of the 2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop on Friday, December 16th from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you register you can request access to the session one recording from Friday, December 9th.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

Bankruptcy News Briefs

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Study: American Household Credit Card Debt Reaches Record Amount

Consumer Borrowing Rates Slow in October

CFPB Takes Action Against Reverse Mortgagees

Attorney Collecting Debt For A Debt Collector May Not Rely On Client’s Validation Notice

Post-Spokeo Standing and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Ohio Supreme Court Finds That An Action At Law On A Promissory Note To Collect A Mortgage Debt Is Separate And Distinct From An Action In Equity To Enforce A Mortgage Lien On Property

Upcoming NACBA Events

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

Schedule conflict? No worries at all.
Register by 12/8/16 and the recordings will be emailed to you upon request.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

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Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

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

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM 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. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ 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!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/30

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What Might a Trump Administration Mean for Bankruptcy Lawyers?

Eleventh Circuit Decides Surrender Means Just That

Consumers Complaining About Debt Settlement, Check Cashing, Says CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in jeopardy under Donald Trump

U.S. to Forgive at Least $108 Billion in Student Debt in Coming Years

Under Trump, proposed rules on consumer debt collection are uncertain

Pending Changes in the Bankruptcy Forms

Trump Treasury Choice Steven Mnuchin Vows to ‘Strip Back’ Dodd-Frank

Upcoming NACBA Events

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

Schedule conflict? No worries at all.
Register by 12/8/16 and the recordings will be emailed to you upon request.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

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Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

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

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM 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. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ 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!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/23

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FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Advisory on Text Message Compliance with TCPA

Fed Survey Shows Decline in Consumers’ Experiences in the Credit Market

FCC Releases TCPA Enforcement “Reminder” as Speculation Continues About Trump Effect

Student Loan Servicer Reaches $2.4 Million Settlement with State of Massachusetts

Texas Court Addresses Post-Petition Sale of Homestead in Chapter 7

Chris Lazarini Analyzes Right to Jury Under Section 4 of Federal Arbitration Act

Ninth Circuit Holds Trustees Performing Non-Judicial Foreclosures Are Not Debt Collectors Pursuant To FDCPA

Upcoming NACBA Events

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

Schedule conflict? No worries at all.
Register by 12/8/16 and the recordings will be emailed to you upon request.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

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Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

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

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM 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. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ 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!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/22

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6th Cir. Rejects Debt Collector’s Efforts to Distinguish Campbell-Ewald Following Offer of Judgment Success in Trial Court

CFPB Files Amicus Brief in FDCPA Case About Social Security Benefits

CFPB Requests that a Federal Appeals Court Rehear Its Constitutionality Case

CFPB Seeks Public Input on Consumers’ Access to Financial Records

Poor oversight of a student loan benefit may be hurting military borrowers, GAO says

Federal court says Ohio law firm didn’t violate Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Black Friday: The Holiday Surge In U.S. Consumer Debt And Spending

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

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

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM 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. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ 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!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/11

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Mandamus Cannot Substitute for Untimely Appeal

U.S. debt collector gets five years in prison for fraud scheme

CFPB, NY AG join forces to fight illegal national debt collection scheme

Second Circuit Moots Class Claims Based on Offer of Judgment

Utah’s average student loan debt is the lowest in the nation

5 ways President Trump could affect your student loans

Residential Credit Solutions accused of violating law governing debt collection

Ninth Circuit Rules Foreclosure of Deed of Trust Is Not Debt Collection: Leave “Tow Truck Guy” Alone

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

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!