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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/27

State Unemployment Agency Violated Discharge Injunction by Garnishing Debtor’s Wages After it had Notice of Bankruptcy Case, but Failed to Object to Discharge

40% of Americans spend up to half of their income servicing debt

House aims to rewrite consumer safeguards

Keys To Understanding The Legal Battle Brewing Between Ocwen And The CFPB

Consumers Show Signs of Frailty

Changes coming in the fall to how major credit score is calculated

Third Circuit agrees with lower court that Rooker-Feldman doctrine precludes claims in FDCPA case

Hundreds of military members owed refunds from auto lender

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In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

NACBA25 is Couple Weeks Away! There’s Still Time to Register!

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!

It’s a New Month! Renew Your Membership to Enter This Awesome Giveaway!

Renew your membership in April and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month

Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/14

First Quarter Bankruptcy Filings Decline

Sovereign Immunity in Tax Refund Turnover Claim

Court Sanctions Debtor’s Lawyer for Failing to Disclose Fees by Requiring him to Disgorge One-Half of Fees

CFPB Ordered by a New York Federal Court to “Show Me the Money”

Consumer claims Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc. charged unlawful fee

Top 3 bankruptcy trends from past 2 quarters

Congress needs CBO to crunch the numbers on Dodd-Frank repeal

Banking group urges Senate to make major reforms to Dodd-Frank and consumer agency

A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Jim Haller, Sulaiman Law Group & NACBA President

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Student loan debt is quickly becoming a national crisis and in many ways chocking our society and the potential for young people to flourish. In a contentious election one thing the candidates agrees on is that student loan debt is a crippling problem in the United States. In today’s glimpse of the CBJ, Jim Haller, President of NACBA addresses this issue in his article, “President Trump is Right, We Need to Remove the Albatross of Student Loan Debt From Our People and Families.”

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/15

Fed Survey: Consumers’ Financial Outlook Improves

U.S. consumer debt nears record

Trump Picks a Regulator Who Could Help Reshape Dodd-F rank Act

Consumer sues debt collector for alleged violation of FDCPA

Misstated Summons Did Not Create FDCPA Violation

More than 1.1 million borrowers defaulted on their federal student loans last year

The Foreclosure Crisis: A Retrospective

Though the CFPB Faces Major Reform, Few Know What it is

Legislators eye measure to protect IRAs from creditors

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Register for Tomorrow’s Webinar!

What to do: Post HAMP for Mortgage Borrower Clients
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern.
Presented by: Marc Dann Esq., and Bobby Rivera Esq.
Register HERE

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NACBA Membership Promotion!

Renew your membership this month and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month

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Check out The Headlines for the 1st Week of 2016!

CFPB Takes Reassuring Tone Among TRID Complaints

2016 Brings IRS Power Over Passports, Use Of Private Debt Collectors

One Way to Fix the Hot Mess that Is Debt Collections

New Bankruptcy Forms Affect Residential Mortgage Lenders, Servicers

Prepare for a Dodd-Frank Repeal Fight

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Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/ to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Make 2016 a Banner Year Register to Exhibit or Sponsor at 2 of NACBA’s Premiere Events!

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar! Free for NACBA Members!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
FREE For NACBA Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

DID YOU MISS ANY OF NACBA’S 2015 WEBINARS? VISIT THE NACBA STORE!

2015 was a busy year! If you missed any of NACBA’s Webinars give yourself a gift for 2016 and purchase anyone of these informative webinars today! Check Out All These Great Webinars!

Getting Rid of Encumbered Property in Consumer Cases (More Info)
“Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part I Webinar (More Info)
“Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part II: Live Q&A (More Info)
Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop (More Info)
2015 Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean For Your Practice (More Info)
Security Clearances & Bankruptcy (More Info)
Taxes In Bankruptcy, 2014 Virtual Fall Workshop (More Info)
Family Law & Bankruptcy (More Info)
Getting Paid: Collecting Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Chap 7 & Chap 13
Dealing with Debt Buyer Claims
+ Many More Webinars for Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff!

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL

Read NACBA’s President, Edward Boltz’s President’s Report in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with so many informative and relevant articles!

Did you miss any of 2015’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journals? You can read all of them at http://www.nacba.org/membership/consumer-bankruptcy-journal/

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better! Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/28

Finance Company Faces Possible TCPA Class Action

Scammers in Account Data Theft Reach Settlements

Appeals Court Reopens Lawsuit Against CFPB

Operation Choke Point Bill Set for Committee Mark Up

House Financial Services Committee Holds Final Dodd-Frank Anniversary Hearing

Credit Card Debt Burdens Vary Across Largest 25 Cities in the U.S.

Press Release Opposing Section 52106 in Senate Highway Trust Fund Bill Mandating IRS to Use Private Debt Collectors,

Drop in Commodity Pricing, Liquidity Drives ‘Upstream’ Bankruptcy Filings

People Fare Better After Filing Bankruptcy

Fitch: U.S. Consumer Bankruptcies Set to Fall to Eight-Year Low

NACBA Events

Free Webinar to All NACBA Members!

Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing For Law Firms on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. Join Fred J. Cohen, JD, is the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media as he discusses how to establish a comprehensive online presence that will increase your exposure.

The Presentation Will Cover:

– Establishing your branding and striking imagery to powerfully resonate with prospects, clients and colleagues
– Overview of how search engines can increase your online exposure, keywords to consider and tips on enhancing search performance.
– Turning your website into a potent resource How to use legal content to convey credibility
– Overview of blogging, its benefits and best practices
– Utilizing effective top of mind marketing tools to supercharge referrals
– Criteria for selecting a provider

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA Benefits

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Does your firm need a comprehensive website that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals? Amicus Creative Media is the solution. As the Preferred Website Developer for NACBA, all members can receive a semi-custom website package for only $1199 (usually $2250). These powerful websites include:

– Captivating designs
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– Integrated site tools such as click to call technology, e-newsletter management and an online consultation request tool
– Unparalleled white glove support to help you every step of the way

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NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

As NACBA gears up for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco we can’t help but to reminisce on the success of NACBACHI! Walk back down memory lane with us in “Sweet Home Chicago: Scenes From #NACBACHI,” in The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/24

The Costs of the Dodd-Frank Act for Financial Service Industries

Naked Liens – Stripping Prohibited

CentsAbility: Creditors’ Rights Law Update – If you Have an Objection, Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

The Education Department Is Failing Students Who Got Defrauded

Chase stops collecting from half-million consumers

Student Lending Company Fined for Alleged Billing Scheme

Discover Bank Fined for Illegal Collections

CFPB Files Complaint Against Student Financial Aid Services, Inc.

Another Reason For Collectors To Be Cautious When Calling Consumer Cell Phones

Upcoming Events

Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing For Law Firms on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. Join Fred J. Cohen, JD, is the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media as he discusses 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. Free to All NACBA Members!

Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA Benefits

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Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part of his/her membership, access to Fastcase’s bankruptcy database. In addition, NACBA members are eligible to purchase Fastcase’s “Premium Plan,” which includes access to a database of opinions of the supreme courts and courts of appeal of all 50 states, at an annual rate of just $195 compared to the non-member annual price of $995.

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

NACBA Member Steve Berken gives seven ways to cultivate a mental attitude of peace and happiness when dealing with the sometimes stressful world of consumer bankruptcy in his article,“The Myth of Pandora.”

NACBA Membership

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

Join NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

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