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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/16

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FCC Chairman to Step Down; Could Lead to Reversal of TCPA Ruling

Massachusetts Proposes New Rules for Collection Litigation on Credit Card Debt

Judge Grants Collection Agency’s Motion For Summary Judgment in FDCPA Bona Fide Error Case

Colleges are still cutting deals with Wall Street to peddle debit cards to students

CFPB Debuts Consumer Credit Card Risk Management Tool

6 charged in debt collection fraud scheme

Houston consumer alleges debt collector broke law

Household debt rises as the cost of living climbs faster than incomes

Changes to Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 Affect Mortgage Lenders

Which States Have the Highest Number of Foreclosure Filings?

New York: Stopping Foreclosure Rescue Scams in Their Tracks

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!

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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There’s still time to Register for the second session of the 2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop Today from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you register you can request access to the session one recording from Friday, December 9th as well as today if you have a schedule conflict.

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 12/15

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Consumer Credit Delinquency Rates Expected to Rise in 2017

Judge Denies Prevailing Party’s Motion For Attorneys’ Fees in FDCPA Case

The CFPB’s Final Servicing Rule Is Still Unclear

When Banks Market To Colleges, Students Lose, Says CFPB

Madoff Victims Poised to Start 2017 With $342 Million in Payouts

36-Month Rule for Reporting Discharges of Indebtedness Is Repealed

TCPA Lawsuit Surges Ahead, Even Though Plaintiff Deleted Text Messages

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

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

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!

Jump start by registering for tomorrow’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

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

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

REGISTER HERE

Renew Your NACBA Membership

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

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

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 11/18

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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

Upcoming NACBA Events

There’s Still Time to Register for Today’s Webinar

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

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

Register HERE

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!

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

Upcoming NACBA Events

There’s Still Time to Register for Today’s Webinar

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: