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Bankruptcy News Briefs- 1/17

This Thursday’s news includes…

Maxine Waters pledges to ‘undo the harm’ done to consumer protection agency

As loans and revenue shrink, Wells Fargo leans on cost cuts

Sixth Circuit: FDCPA Requirement to Cease Collection Pending Debt Validation Can Include Third-Party Activities

Transparency Gets Fresh Look in Bankruptcy Court

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Key Income Tax Issue For $120 Billion Trust Industry

Sears survives bankruptcy auction and will keep 400 stores open

Student loan debt is keeping young people from buying homes, Fed study finds

Rep. Slotkin Calls on Secretary DeVos to Help Provide Student Loan Relief for Federal Workers

DON’T MISS NACBA’S UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS!

Our Prayer for the Blessed Resurrected Exemption: Invoking and Asserting Exemptions in Reopened Cases
Date: January 24, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Debrah DeMack Esq., Billy Brewer ESQ. & James Haller, Esq.
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The panel will discuss the law, procedures and give advice on how best to represent a client who has an omitted asset and needs to reopen their case. The panel will discuss the possible challenges to claiming exemptions including excusable neglect and share their documents and experience fighting them.

Why You Should Attend: We all have (or will have) clients that call us after a bankruptcy is closed with an omitted asset. We all need to know what the state of the law is and how to best protect your client and the missing asset.

Real Life and Real Mods After HAMP
Date: February 7, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: O. Max Gardner III Esq., James Haller, Esq. & Bobby Riveria.
Register COMING SOON

This webinar will cover:

The role of the following parties in the 2019 Mod World:
The GSE (Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie)
The Private Label Deals
Trustee
Master Servicer
Primary Servicer
Default Servicer
Non-Performing Loans and Hedge Funds
Review of Real SPS Deal
Targets
Waterfalls
Forbearance
Forgiveness
Balloons
Junk Fees
Loan Term
APR

Why You Should Attend: You need to know what options your clients have to modify their mortgages under existing law.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 1/15

Consumer law changes are taking effect in 2019. Read about them and more below…

Consumer Law Changes Taking Effect in 2019

Here’s a break down of the PG&E plan to file for bankruptcy

Sixth Circuit: “Cease” Requirement Includes Third Party Activities Put Into Action by Debt Collector

Regulators Urge Financial Institutions to Work with Borrowers Impacted by Shutdown

Supreme Court turns aside challenge to Whitaker as acting attorney general

Supreme Court refuses to hear case challenging constitutionality of CFPB

Trusted USAA To Pay $12 Million For Violating Consumer Protection Laws

SCOTUS Denies Petition for Certiorari Filed in Case Challenging CFPB’s Constitutionality

DON’T MISS NACBA’S UPCOMING WEBINARS!

This webinar will cover:

The role of the following parties in the 2019 Mod World:
The GSE (Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie)
The Private Label Deals
Trustee
Master Servicer
Primary Servicer
Default Servicer
Non-Performing Loans and Hedge Funds
Review of Real SPS Deal
Targets
Waterfalls
Forbearance
Forgiveness
Balloons
Junk Fees
Loan Term
APR

Why You Should Attend: You need to know what options your clients have to modify their mortgages under existing law.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 1/08

Check out this Tuesday’s following news briefs…

Judiciary Operating on Limited Funds During Shutdown

Why This For-Profit College Will Cancel $500 Million Of Student Loans

Voters to Congress: Find ways to lower our student debt

Email Provides Glimpse into Kraninger’s Vision for CFPB

Mulvaney recently inquired about top university position: report

A PG&E Bankruptcy Would Leave Utility in Turmoil for Years

It’s lights out for Sears on Tuesday unless Eddie Lampert can sweeten his bid

Three Reasons The Government Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses

Wells Fargo customers to be compensated under 50-state settlement

This home-buying strategy could come back in style as mortgage rates rise

Supreme Court debates the meaning of the term ‘debt collector’ in a foreclosure protections case dating back to the financial crisis

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They Did What?! The 2018 Case Law Year in Review
Date: January 10, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Henry Sommer, Esq., Tara Twomey, Esq., James Haller, Esq.
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The panel will discuss the major cases that occurred in 2018 and pending cases before the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal that may affect your bankruptcy practice.

Why You Should Attend: We all need to stay on top of the major decisions from 2018 and pending decisions which may change our practice and advice to clients. Make sure you are current and haven’t missed any important decisions.

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 12/18

Start this Tuesday with the following headlines…

State Agencies Can Enforce FCRA Too

New report illustrates how student loan debt hampers home-buying

NYT: Risky mortgages are making a comeback

Democratic House members urge Kraninger to resume MLA exams

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR NACBA’S HILL DAY 2019

REGISTER HERE!

Join NACBA in Washington, D.C. from February 25-27, 2019 where members will meet with federal lawmakers and key staff.

*DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 1, 2019*

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 12/17

A new week brings new bankruptcy news briefs…

U.S. Student Loan Debt Sets Record, Doubling Since Recession

Five challenges facing new consumer bureau chief

Education Dept. Cancels Plan for New Student Loan System and Will Try Again

Top 5 Financial Policy Predictions for 2019

White House budget director picked to replace Kelly

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 12/12

And the “hump day” headlines read…

Fifth Circuit’s Affirmance of Denial of Attorney’s Fees to Successful FDCPA Plaintiff May Aid Collectors in Challenging Fee Requests

How Student Loan Debt Changes Your Life

More parents struggle to repay loans they borrowed for their children’s education

Alleged student debt relief scam leads to arrest of CEO

Who Is Most Affected By Student Debt? Women.

Teacher grants converted to loans forcing teachers to pay up

MN attorney general sues ‘tax debt relief’ firm for violating consumer protections

New head of watchdog agency vows consumers will be top focus

Fla. Man Ordered To Pay Gov’t $23M Over Debt-Relief Scam

“Buy now, pay later”: Old-fashioned loan-sharking with a Silicon Valley smile?

Bankruptcy Judges Handle Much More Than Bankruptcy Matters

Madoff bankruptcy lawyer: ‘You can’t have a Ponzi without a bank. And the bank was JPMorgan.’

New CFPB director declines to weigh in on future of agency official criticized for racially tinged blog posts

Trump administration hid report revealing Wells Fargo charged high fees to students

BCFP enters into consent order with State Farm regarding alleged FCRA violations

Maxine Waters nominated to chair House Financial Services Committee

SAVE THE DATES! NACBA IS BRINGING HILL DAY BACK TO D.C.!

Bankruptcy News Briefs- 12/05

Today’s bankruptcy and consumer headlines are…

Encore Enters Settlement Agreement with 42 States and the District of Columbia

Debt Collector Can’t Head Off Class Cert. In Student Loan Suit

D.N.J.: If Relationship Between Collector and Creditor is Clear, Including Chain of Title Does not Make Creditor Identification Unclear

Stocks are plummeting, but a U.S. recession doesn’t look imminent

New York State Is Probing Abuses in Small-Business Lending

Bond Rally Eases Detroit’s Return to Muni Market

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT NACBA’S ON DEMAND WEBINARS!

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.

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.

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.

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.