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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/19

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So Much News To Catch Up On…

FCC Files Legal Response to ACA International’s TCPA Challenge

Are the CFPB and FTC Partners or Rivals?

Foreclosure Filings at Lowest Annual Total Since 2006

Advocacy Group Seeks Payday Loan Standards

Lawsuit Aims to Block Title Lender from Illegal Collections

Consumer Spending Rebounds in Late 2015

Independent CFPB Audit Shows Need for Improvement in Privacy Procedures

FCC Files Brief with DC Circuit in ACA’s Challenge to TCPA Order

FCC Responds In Consolidated Appeal From Its July 2015 Omnibus Ruling

What Happened to my Mortgage?

What Creditors Need to Know – Two Recent Bankruptcy Rulings Affect Rights and Risks Regarding the Automatic Stay

Court Permits Strip-off of Lien for Delinquent HOA Assessments

REGISTER TODAY FOR NACBASF 2016 AND RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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Join us at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco. This will be a convention to remember! There are so many benefits in coming to #NACBASF…like Free Professional Headshots!

Isn’t time you update that ten-year old photo on your website, business card, Linkedin or bio? NACBA is providing attendees with a FREE professional headshot. Give your personal brand a boost with a professional headshot. After your photos are taken, you’ll be able to review and choose the final digital images emailed directly to you.

Just another reason to Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird RateVisit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

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Free Webinar for NACBA Members Tomorrow! Register Today!

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

New Proof of Claim and Mortgage Attachment: The Other Form Changes

We all know that all of the bankruptcy filing forms were revised as of December 1, 2015.  But did you know that major changes were also made to the Proof of Claim form (Form 410) and the Mortgage Proof of Claim Attachment form (Form 410A), with the same effective on Dec. 1, 2015? Learn from two bankruptcy and consumer law experts how these form changes can help you in representing clients.  This webinar will help you to understand the new forms and what to look for in figuring out whether the creditor’s claim is accurate and whether the servicer may have misapplied payments or made other servicing errors before the bankruptcy was filed.

SAVE THE DATE!

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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 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/21

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What’s Happening? 

Credit Reporting Practices Prompt $6.4M CFPB Fine

Mortgage Default Rates Improved in November: S&P/Experian

Revised Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Takes Effect

Attorney Fees Are Actual Damages for Stay Violation

When is a Message a Communication “With” a Third Party? The Debate Rages On

United States: CFPB Card Act Report Identifies Five Credit Card Practices That “Warrant Further Scrutiny”

Hearing On CFPB Bulk Data Collection Raises Consumer Safety Concerns

THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NACBASF!

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NACBA is excited to announce that 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!

You won’t want to miss NACBASF’s prominent Keynote Speakers!

Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant. Shrum has advised practically every major Democratic candidate from Edmund Muskie and Ted Kennedy to All Gore and John Kerry, and understands how political campaigns are fought and won. Shrum is the author of No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner.

Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington. Prins’ latest acclaimed book is All the Presidents’ Bankers. Other books include It Takes Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, chosen as a Best Book of 2004. A frequent media commentator, Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

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!

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

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 Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read “Mortgaging Services Abuses,”and get Max’s Nifty Fifty by O. Max Gardner III in NACBA’s last edition of the   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors 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!

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! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/14

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Making News On Monday…

TransUnion Acquires Fraud Protection Company

Foreclosure Starts at Lowest Level in More Than 10 Years

Study: Millennials with Student Loans Could Lack Retirement Savings

Credit Card Debt Increase Surpasses End-of-Year Estimates

TCPA in Review; 2015 Was a Year of Clarification

Americans Are Sinking Further Into Credit Card Debt

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Today’s The Day!! Register Now!!

Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers
Monday, December 14, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.
Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Start your week off reading Christine Kieta’s article, “Writing Briefs Judges Want to Read,” NACBA’s  2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors 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!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better! Mark your calendars for 2 NACBA Events you won’t want to miss! Both events will be in beautiful locations, provide informative education sessions, and is an ideal opportunity to network with your colleagues while you earn CLE! Get ready to attend:

  • The 24th Annual NACBA Convention in gorgeous San Francisco, May 19th-22nd, 2016
  • 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! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/2

nacbapictureKicking Off This Week’s Headlines…

Student Financial Aid Firm Sued for Taking Advantage of Applicants

Plan to Ease State’s Foreclosure Crisis Has Mixed Results

Study: Financial Setbacks are Common and Have Lasting Effects on Households’ Finances

Settlement Offer Found Not To Be FDCPA Violation in Florida

Davis seeks to ease college loan debt

Generous GI Bill Isn’t Keeping Veterans Out of Student Loan Debt

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NOVEMBER WEBINARS

Start Your Week Off By Giving Yourself a Gift! Registering for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

REGISTER TODAY!

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: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) &Walter Oney, Esq.

Description: Full overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015. Register Today!

DECEMBER WEBINARS

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

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open!

THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION IS AROUND THE CORNER!

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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 packed with sessions, speakers and networking opportunities you won’t want to miss!

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

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

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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!TheSummit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you won’t want to miss.  Schedule and speakers will be announced soon.

BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT

Amicus Creative Media offers bankruptcy attorneys a comprehensive website solution that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals. 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
  • Professional content written exclusively for NACBA Members
  • 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

Visit www.amicuscreative.com/nacba

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Don’t let the month end without making sure your NACBA Membership is current, Renew Today!   Not a member of NACBA consider Joining and take advantage of the educational opportunities, networking and benefits NACBA offers!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/29

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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!

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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 

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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

NACBA has partnered with Google! Through our Attorney Finder, when you enhance your marker,  you will get an official Google Maps Street View virtual tour of your business establishment that is displayed in Google, in the  Attorney Finder, and you can embed it on your own website and Facebook page.  Professional **YouTube for business videos are also available through our Google partnership.

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!

What’s Your NACBA Status?

It’s almost October, is this your renewal month? If so Renew Today!
Not a member of NACBA? Join and receive benefits that will be an investment in you!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/14

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Today’s Headlines…

CFPB Investigates Lending Practices at World Acceptance Corporation

Household Debt Balances Remain Flat in 2015

Uninsured Rates Continue to Decline Throughout U.S.

Survey: Consumers Delay Savings and Retirement to Support Family

4 Collection Agencies File Motion to Intervene in Support of Appeals of FCC’s July 10, 2015 Declaratory Ruling

CFPB: “F” is for “Foreclosure,” “FDCPA”

Our customer has filed bankruptcy but demands that we continue to extend trade credit! Are we obligated to do so?

Another Bankruptcy Court Confirms Plan Reference to “Surrender” Means Not Defending a Lender’s Foreclosure

Congressman proposes help for people struggling with student loans

Why the growth in student loan debt slowed last year

3-pack of consumer debt bills should ease financial pain

Auto Loan Debt Tops $1 Trillion For First Time; All Consumer Debt Nearing $12 Trillion

This is what $11.85 trillion worth of household debt looks like

Events That Educate

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Don’t Miss Out On Registering for This Webinar!

Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing  For Law Firms  Webinar, Wednesday, August 26, 2015  at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. You’ll learn 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. It’s Free for NACBA Members!

Join Fred J. Cohen, JD the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media  as he provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

Mark Your Calendars for NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

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If you enjoyed #NACBACHI, then you’ll absolutely want to Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits…An Investment 

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NACBA members receive discounted mailing services! Every user of the NACBA/COS mailing system gets the benefit of reduced pricing on per page copy costs, reduced postage, as well as the same reliability and timeliness of the www.certificateofservice.com mailing system.

Don’t Forget…

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What’s Your NACBA Status?

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!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/16

“Strip, Strip Hooray!” – Supreme Court Settles Chapter 7 Lien-Stripping Debate

Regulators Hold Collection Dialogue in Industry Hub

Foreclosure, Short Sale Decline Adds to Housing Inventory Woes

Agreement Aims to Help “Credit Invisibles”

12 New FAQs from the NYDFS Offer Some Clarification for Debt Collectors and Debt Buyers

New York AG’s Office Compels Collectors to Help Root Out Bad Players in the Industry

U.S. Supreme Court Bars Some Fees Sought by Bankruptcy Lawyers

California Has to Repay $331 Million to Homeowners Fund, Court Rules

Need to do some legal research? Take advantage of Fastcase a free NACBA member benefit!

Do you want to access all of NACBA’s member benefits? Join Today

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/4

Corinthian Colleges Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

How Hillary Clinton might solve the student debt crisis

Consumer Lawsuits and CFPB Complaints Against Debt Collectors Increase in March

Supreme Court Rejects Homeowner’s Bankruptcy Appeal

National Association of Consumer Advocates and the National Consumer Law Center Support Reintroduction of Landmark Legislation to Restore Consumers, Workers, and Small Businesses’ Access to Justice

Chase Sanctioned for Failure to Comply with Loan Modification in Bankruptcy Case Handled by White Plains Attorney Michael H.Schwartz

Check out the Spring 2015 Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

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