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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/16

Start Your Weekend Off with These Headlines…

Senator Seeks Data Breach Details

CFPB Updates Mortgage Credit Rules

NY Fed Examines Regional Debt in Collections, Delinquency Rates

Four Takeaways for Banks from the First Democratic Presidential Debate

Report on Student Loan Complaints Reveals Serious Payment Obstacles

New York AG Investigates Mortgage Business

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Issues Fourth Annual Report on Student Loans

Consumers Keep Up Spending Growth

34 Countries Launch Improved Website to Help Catch Cross-Border Consumer Scammers

Ninth Circuit Overturns Sternberg

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Upcoming NACBA Events

REGISTER TODAY FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

COME SAIL AWAY! SAVE THE DATE FOR NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! On October 7-10, 2016 prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss. NACBA encourages you to bring the family too! The schedule and speakers will be announced soon.

Your NACBA MEMBERSHIP IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOU!

Are you utilizing all the benefits that NACBA offers? Take a moment to review what your NACBA Membership offers you, visit Membership Benefits for the comprehensive list of perks you get as a member. Make sure your NACBA Membership is active, Renew today! If you are not a member consider Joining and take advantage of the educational opportunities, the ability to network with your peers and comprehensive benefits NACBA offers!

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Bankruptcy Filers Beware: Con-Artists Posing As Attorneys

Telephone-Scam Soliciting Wire Transfers Prompts NACBA and Vermont Attorney General to Issue Consumer Warning

Across the country, consumers are falling prey to a new scam targeting people who have filed for bankruptcy and others just getting started with the process. Bankruptcy attorneys are joining forces with public officials to sound the alarm bell to unsuspecting consumers.

The con artists are using software that “spoofs” the Caller ID system so that the call appears to be originating from the phone line of the consumer’s bankruptcy attorney. Victims of the scam are being instructed to immediately wire money to satisfy a debt that supposedly is outside the bankruptcy proceeding. Some consumers have been threatened with arrest if they fail to wire money to pay the debt.

In some instances, the perpetrators are using personal information from public filings to identify consumers, assume the identity of their attorneys and sound more convincing by phone. These calls are typically placed during non-business hours, making it difficult for clients to verify the call by getting in touch with their attorney to ask about it.

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and its individual members want consumers to know that under no circumstance would a bankruptcy attorney or staff member telephone a client and ask for a wire transfer immediately to satisfy a debt. Nor would the bankruptcy attorney and staff ever threaten arrest if a debt isn’t paid.

Consumers should be advised that legitimate debt collectors and agencies cannot threaten arrest in order to satisfy. If you or a family member receive this kind of call, the best thing to do is to hang up and contact your bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible. Do NOT give out any personal or financial account information to the caller.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/14

In the News…

Research Shows Recovery in Consumer Confidence

Check by Phone Payments Still Cause Legal Headaches for Debt Collectors

Auto lender fined for illegal debt collection

CFPB Bulletin Cautions That Marketing Services Agreements Often Violate RESPA

Consumers Keep Up Spending Growth

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Come Sail Away! Save the Date for NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! On October 7-10, 2016 prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!The Summit at Seawill offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss. NACBA encourages you to bring the family too! The schedule and speakers will be announced soon.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

ENTER TO WIN! FREE ADMISSION TO THE FALL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

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REGISTER TODAY FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/13

Catch Up with The News..

Latest Fraudulent Debt Collection Scam Reaches Nebraska

CFPB Reports on Student Loan Servicer Failures

Flurry of FCRA Complaints Recently Filed in Nevada Courts

Loan reforms protect students

Statutory Liabilities in Debt-Collection Practices

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Come Sail Away! Save the Date for NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

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Visit NACBA Facebook for chance at winning FREE admission to Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop and a NACBA Prize Package! Enter by October 16, 2015.

October Schedule

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

November Schedule

Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Webinar
Thursday, November 19, 2015
3:00 PM ET/ 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT/12:00 PM PT
Presented by: John Rao, Esq., NACBA Board of Directors and attorney with the National Consumer Law Center
Description: Full overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015.

More information coming soon…

December Schedule

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices,
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association

More Info Coming Soon…

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Stay On Top of Your NACBA Status

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/12

Check Out the Headlines Kicking the Week Off…

State Legislative Panel Reviews Medical Debt, Surprise Billings

Longest-Standing Federal Student Loan Program Expires

POC for Stale Debt May Be FDCPA Violation

Bankruptcy case could make it easier to shed student loans

Financial regulators move to restrict forced arbitration

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Need a Vacation? Need some CLE? Members Can Have it All Aboard NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Mark your calendars for October 7-10, 2016 and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss. Schedule and speakers will be announced soon.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

Enter to Win!

Visit NACBA Facebook for chance at winning FREE admission to Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop and a NACBA Prize Package! Enter by October 16, 2015.

October Schedule

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

November Schedule

More information coming soon…

December Schedule

More Info Coming Soon…

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Stay On Top of Your NACBA Status

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/9

It’s Friday! Check Out Today’s Headlines…

Lawsuit Accuses County of Jailing People for Delinquent Court Fines

Strict Lending Law Upheld by State’s Supreme Court

Consumer Loan Delinquencies Decline in Second Quarter

Overall Uptick in Consumer Borrowing Continues in August

This Court Case Could Unshackle Americans From Student Debt

Loan Servicers Didn’t Create The Student Loan Debt Crisis, But They Can Help Solve It

Court case could free bankruptcy courts to forgive some student debts

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Need a Vacation? Need some CLE? Members Can Have it All Aboard NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

Enter to Win!

Visit NACBA Facebook for chance at winning FREE admission to Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop and a NACBA Prize Package! Enter by October 16, 2015.

October Schedule

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop

October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

November Schedule

Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Webinar
Thursday, November 19, 2015
3:00 PM ET/ 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT/12:00 PM PT
Presented by: John Rao, Esq., NACBA Board of Directors and attorney with the National Consumer Law Center
Description: Full overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015.

More information coming soon…

December Schedule

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices,
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association

More Info Coming Soon…

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Your NACBA Membership Is An Investment In You

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Discovery Health Exchange
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Visit NACBA’s Membership Benefits section to learn more about each of these insurance and who you can contact to receive more information.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/5

Monday’s Headlines…

Consumer and Labor Groups Urge Experian to Offer Free Security Freezes to T-Mobile Customers to Help Prevent Id Theft

Ninth Circuit Permits Lien-Voidance in Chapter 20

Judge: Lawyer Can’t Dodge $364,000 Contempt Fine Using Bankruptcy

Creditors Will Struggle in Bankrupt Individuals Cases Starting 1 October 2015 – The New Personal Bankruptcy Law Enters into Force on 1 October 2015

Millions of Federal Student Loans Lining Up to Be Eliminated and Borrowers Repaid

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

Register Today!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop
October 22-23rd 2015
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
REGISTER HERE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Your NACBA Membership Is An Investment In You

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/2

This Weekend’s Headlines…

Feds Order $44.1M in Relief for Illegal Debt Collection Tactics

CFPB Orders Indirect Auto Finance Company to Pay $48.3M in Relief and Penalties for Illegal Debt Collection Tactics

Defecting Dems Surface in CFPB Battle

House Financial Services Committee Advances Bills Backed by ACA International to Reform the CFPB

The Examiners: Practical Impairment Leads to Chapter 11

Congress shouldn’t force IRS to use private debt collectors

Experian, ABA Breached; 15M Consumers, 6,400 Bankers Affected

Westlake Financial Services Enters into Consent Order with CFPB

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t let the weekend begin without registering for these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/30

What’s in Today’s Headlines…

Industry Group Applauds Debt Collection Impact Study

Fifth Third Settles Equal Credit Opportunity Act Charges

Mortgage Delinquencies Drop By Largest Amount in Four Years

CFPB Overestimates Potential Discrimination, Documents Show

CFPB Presents Semi-Annual Report to House Financial Services Committee

Caulkett Does Not Apply in Chapter 13

US consumer spending up 0.4 percent in August

Student Loan Problem Garners National Attention from Presidential Candidates. Private Sector Responds with Creative Solutions

No, Student Borrowers Don’t Need to Worry About Loan Market Turmoil

CFPB Head Defends Regulator’s Work Before Lawmakers

Consumer Regulator Considers Student Loan Rules To Fix ‘Widespread Failures’

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t miss out on these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date! Join us in San Francisco, CA May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Looking to make a change in your career? Or maybe you’re thinking about adding staff to your firm, whatever the case visit NACBA’s Career Center. You can view jobs, post a resume, set up an email job alert, post a job, and view resumes of potential employees.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/29

Making Headlines Today…

Fifth Third Bank Reaches Settlement with CFPB, DOJ after Auto Financing Review

Payday Lending Association’s Operation Choke Point Lawsuit Moves Forward

Devious Device Disables Debtors’ Car

Judge Drills Down on Tuition Payments in Parents’ Bankruptcy

Tough News for Lenders – Major NC Supreme Court Decision on Collection of Post-Foreclosure Deficiencies

ACCT Report Presents New View of Student Loan Debt

Central State students carry most student loan debt in nation

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t miss out on these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date! Join us in San Francisco, CA May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Benefits to claiming your listing:

Stand out on the map
Provide a wealth of information to in-market / spend-ready clients when they need it
A free *Google Street View Virtual Tour inside your business establishment
Full, unlimited access to manage your listing 24 / 7
Push offers, announcements, and other communications to prospective clients
Show videos to viewers
Give prospects driving directions, click to call, website link
Create or upload e-fliers and e-brochures in the dashboard
Get viewer and favorited stat reports at your fingertips

Claiming your listing is only $39 per month and includes the Google Street View Indoors Virtual Tour* of your business establishment!

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