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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/9

Monday’s Headlines…

Federal Judge Allows CFPB Case Against Debt Collection Law Firm to Move Forward

Experts React to FDCPA Court Decision on Emailed Validation Notice

Recoupment permits Social Security Administration to Recover its Debt for Prepetition Sick Leave from Debtor’s Postpetition Sick Leave Without Violating Discharge Injunction

Child Support Repayment Can Be Wiped Out in Bankruptcy

Dist. Ct.: 63-Year-Old Suspended Lawyer Could Not Discharge $500,000 in Student Loans Where he Made No Good Faith Effort to Pay them for 31 years

Preliminary Thoughts on the New CFPB Rule

Wife’s Solo Bankruptcy Filing Doesn’t Pass ‘Smell Test’

Lawyer Can’t Recover Costs Advanced in Chapter 13 Case

New payday loan rules: What you need to know

Loan for Medical Prep Course Can Be Wiped Out in Bankruptcy

Dead Debtor Can’t Convert Chapter 13 Case to Chapter 7

Register for October’s Webinar!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/6

Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Consumer Watchdog Curbs Unaffordable 300% Payday Loans

Court Awards NACBA Member $119, 952.24 in Fees and Expenses in Defending Against Portfolio Recovery Associates’ Appeal of Order Sanctioning It

Early analysis – Credit unions see numerous improvements in CFPB final short-term, small-dollar rule

PA attorney general says ‘deceptive’ Navient took $4 billion out of student loan holders’ pockets

GOP polling firm: Bipartisan support for consumer bureau arbitration rule

Another lesson from Equifax – We must end the predatory consumer practice of forced arbitration

Robert Samuelson: The resilient American consumer

Bankruptcy filings trend lower through three quarters of 2017

Appeal Pending in Bankruptcy Case Regarding Tuition Payments

Judge Orders Bank of America to Redo Settlement in Mortgage Dispute

IRS Gives Equifax Multimillion-Dollar Deal Despite Massive Data Breach

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/5

Check Out Headlines in Thursday’s Bankruptcy News Briefs…

Federal Student Loan Default Rates See Slight Uptick

U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Other Finance Industry Groups File Lawsuit to Overturn CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

Three Commonly Overlooked Causes of Bankruptcy in the US

Court: Validation Notice Sent Via Email Requiring Consumer to Click a Link to Open a “Secure Package” Is Not “Sending” a Validation Notice Under FDCPA

Judge Rules Unintentional Violation of Policies and Procedures Permits Debt Collector to invoke ‘Bona Fide Error’ Defense

Debtor in Her Fifties who Never Searched for Jobs Unrelated to her Master’s Degree, and who Never Applied for Income-Based Repayment Plans, Failed All 3 Prongs of Brunner Student Loan Dischargeability Test

Reform of the CFPB Through the Financial Choice Act

Post-Recession Borrowers Struggle to Repay Loans

CFPB issues interim final rule on mortgage servicer communication

Dear Debtor, Three Strikes And You’re Outta Here!

Ninth Circuit Reverses Course On Measure Of Collateral Value In Cramdown Confirmation Of Chapter 11 Plan

Maine Bankruptcy Judge Rules That § 362(c)(3)(A) Automatically Terminates Automatic Stay

Equifax Calls for Free Credit Locks. Experian’s Reply? Nope.

Advocates Seek Congressional Action on Credit Data Protection

Rising Household Debt: What It Means For Growth And Stability

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

Today’s Webinar!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/2

Check Out the Headlines Kicking Off October…

Disallowance for Procedural Reasons Does Not Support Voidance of Lien

National Consumer Law Center Joins Legal Fight for Student Borrower Protections against Predatory Schools

Office of Inspector General: CFPB Can Improve Certain Guidance for Civil Investigative Demands

U.S. Chamber of Commerce suing to block rule allowing consumers to sue their banks

FDCPA Case Challenges Use of Trade Name Abbreviation

Disallowance of the Post-petition Attorney Fees under FRBP 3002.1 did Not Modify Servicer’s Rights in violation of § 1322(b)(2)

Party that did Not Participate in underlying Bankruptcy Had No Standing to Reopen the Case

Credit Union Could Not Bootstrap Terms into Reaffirmation Agreement through inconspicuous Additions to the Statutory Disclosures

Since Debtor’s Liability to IRS for Fraudulent Transfer was not a Tax, it was Not a Priority Debt

Couple in 40s Use Bankruptcy to Partly Wipe Out Student Debt

Quarterly Chapter 11 Fees Paid First in Chapter 7 Distributions

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

NACBA’s October Webinar Lineup!

The One Secret You Must Know To Triple Your New Bankruptcy Leads From Your Existing Advertising

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Richard James, Automated Business Results
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

The Listserv is Dead! Long Live the Listserv!

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Dan LaBert, NACBA Executive Director
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/26

Check Out What’s Happening in the News…

Bank Card Default Rate Shows Significant Decline

Judge Awards Attorney Fees to FDCPA Defendant in Case of ‘Vexatious’ Plaintiff’s Counsel

Debtor’s Pre-Petition Tuition Payments for Minor Child were Not Fraudulent Transfers

3 more reports question CFPB’s actions and structure

Equifax Breach Rekindles Dialogue about Regulatory Reform

Bill proposed by lawyer would exempt lawyers from debt-collection liability

Voicemail Triggers Fair Debt Collection Law, Appeals Court Says

Proposed law aims to protect low-income residents from burdensome debt collection

NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day!

NACBA is excited for 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

NACBA Membership Promotion! 

Renew your NACBA membership this month for a chance to be entered to win not one but 2 amazing resources! Here’s what you can win!

  • NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections(value $35). An essential practice tool for federal (and even state) court litigation, facilitating objection by rule number, and including common objections and motions at every stage of a case.
  • In addition to the Quick Guide to Evidence, winners will also receive the guide inside a NACBA logo portfolio (value $50). This portfolio even includes a protective space for your tablet!

Just renew your membership for a chance at winning!  Two (2) winners will be chosen at random each month.

Register for NACBA’s October Webinar!

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

DATE: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
COST:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
REGISTER: HERE

Save The Date!

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/19

In Tuesday’s Headlines…

CFPB Orders Private Student Loan Trust Company and Debt Collector to Pay $21.6 Million

Legislation Updating Michigan Statutes on Collection Agency Attorneys Passes in Senate Committee

FCC Committee Meets About Unwanted “Robo” Calls; Makes More Recommendations

The Dizzying Number Of CFPB Complaints Against Equifax Since 2012 Should Infuriate You

Notwithstanding Trustee and Creditor Objections, Court Granted Chapter 13 Debtor’s Motion to Direct Where Funds Held by Trustee Go When She Voluntarily Dismissed Confirmed Case

Less than 20% of Americans say they’re living the American Dream—here’s why

CFPB’s Richard Cordray wants to replace arbitration with a broken class-action system

When The Payday Lending Rule Drops, Opponents Are Ready To Attack

United States District Court Dismisses CFPB Enforcement Claims Over Discovery Abuses

Don’t miss NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

Please sign into your NACBA Member Account to Register now for Hill Day at Home!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Upcoming Webinar!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:15 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Edward C. Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. and Jody Bledsoe, Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non-Member
REGISTER: HERE

Top 10 Ways to Drastically Increase Lead Conversion

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented By: Stephen Fairley, Founder & CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost:  Member Benefit – No Cost for NACBA Members
Register: HERE

NACBA Events

 

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/15

Headlines Closing Out the Week…

From the Web: Senate Bill Includes Revival of Pell Grant Eligibility

Senator Warren introduces Equifax bill, launches industry probe

Credit Card Debt Continues to Approach Post-Recession Highs

Court Sanctions Plaintiff’s Attorney a Second Time in FDCPA Case

How the CFPB Should Respond to Equifax

Casino failed to Show that Debtor’s Gambling Debt Arose as a Result of Willful and Malicious Conduct

Senate bill calls for free credit freezes after Equifax breach

State Bill Would Stop Debt Collectors From Emptying Bank Accounts

Trustees’ Role in Changes to Model Plans Unfair to Creditors

Ponzi Lost Profits Paid Before Late-Filed Claims for Principal

Gambler Loses at Tables, Wins in Bankruptcy Court

Don’t miss NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

Please sign into your NACBA Member Account to Register now for Hill Day at Home!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Upcoming Webinar!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:15 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Edward C. Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. and Jody Bledsoe, Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non-Member
REGISTER: HERE
NACBA Events
  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/13

Midweek Headlines in the Briefs…

August Bankruptcy Filings Increase for Consumers and Businesses

CFPB Gets $14M In Relief For Deceived Consumers Since Start Of Year

Upcoming Programs On CFPB Arbitration Rule

National Credit Systems Inc., Equifax Inc. accused of misrepresentation in debt collection

CFPB Enters Consent Order with Lead Aggregator For Steering Consumers to Illegal Loans

United States: New TCPA Class Action: Expansion Into Service Calls

Medical debt won’t go on your credit report right away, come Sept. 15, 2017

Roadblocks Ahead for Credit Union Legislation

Don’t miss NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

Please sign into your NACBA Member Account to Register now for Hill Day at Home!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Upcoming Webinar!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:15 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Edward C. Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. and Jody Bledsoe, Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Eastern to 4:45 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: James Haller, Esq., Sulaiman Law Group Ltd. Chicago, IL
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE

NACBA Events

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

 

Bankruptcy New Briefs 9/12

Stay Informed…Check out Today’s Headlines…

Consumer Borrowing Turns Around in July

From the Web: ‘Equifax Breach May Kill Repeal of CFPB Mandatory Arbitration Rule’

9th Circuit Opinion Highlights Right to Cure Provision in California’s Rosenthal FDCPA

Statement of National Consumer Law Center Staff Attorney Chi Chi Wu on the Equifax Data Breach that Affected 143 Million Consumers

Debtor’s Concerns about her future Income and the Distribution of her Non-exempt Assets in chapter 7 proceeding were Not Special Circumstances within the meaning of § 707(b)(2)(B)

Chapter 13 Debtors Could Modify their Plan in order to Defer Payment of Arrears Beyond Initial Plan Term Since it was Within 60-month Period Mandated by Section 1329

Debtor’s Law Firm had to Disgorge Attorney’s Fees Where it Improperly “Unbundled” its Services and Created Conflicts with Client

TCF Bank Sees Partial Ruling In Its Favor In Overdraft Fees Case Lodged by CFPB

Shindler & Joyce accused of misrepresentation in debt collection

Consumers piled on credit card debt in second quarter

Does The Fair Credit Reporting Act Preempt State-Law Claims For Unfair And Deceptive Trade Practices?

Don’t miss NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

Please sign into your NACBA Member Account to Register now for Hill Day at Home!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Upcoming Webinar!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:15 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Edward C. Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. and Jody Bledsoe, Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Eastern to 4:45 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: James Haller, Esq., Sulaiman Law Group Ltd. Chicago, IL
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE

NACBA Events

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy New Briefs 9/8

End of the Week Headlines…

Plan Modification to Surrender 910 Vehicle Permissible

Equifax Says Cyberattack May Have Affected 143 Million Customers

Tens of Millions of Consumers Will Benefit from New Rules for Medical Debt on Credit Reports

Widow Loses Exemption in Home But Gets to Keep Property

House Subcommittee Considers Legislation to Amend FDCPA and the Consumer Financial Protection Act Regulations of Debt Collection Attorneys

Court found that there is a Bad Faith Exception to a Debtor’s Right to Dismiss a Chapter 13 case, and Converted Case to Chapter 7

IRAs Don’t Lose Exemption After Transfer in Bankruptcy

Debtor Doesn’t Have to Contribute Social Security to Ch. 13 Plan

Ex-Judge Eugene Wedoff Takes on Bankruptcy Appeals Pro Bono

New credit score rules to benefit local consumers with medical debt

Coming Soon: Bankruptcy Proofs of Claim Must be Filed Sooner and by More Claimants

Debt Dialogue: August 2017 – Setoff and Recoupment in Bankruptcy: A Brief Overview

2017 Hill Day Registration is Open!

Don’t miss NACBA’s 2017 Hill Day at Home October 16- October 20, 2017. Hill Day at Home allows NACBA members to meet with federal lawmakers, grow and maintain working relationships with Congressional offices, and have a lasting impact on bankruptcy policymaking, all without leaving the comfort of your state. Meetings will be arranged for you, some taking place in local House and Senate district offices and some being held over the phone with bankruptcy staffers in D.C.

Please sign into your NACBA Member Account to Register now for Hill Day at Home!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Upcoming Webinar!

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:15 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: Edward C. Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, PC; Durham, N.C. and Jody Bledsoe, Chapter 13 Trustee; New Bern, NC
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Eastern to 4:45 PM Eastern
PRESENTED BY: James Haller, Esq., Sulaiman Law Group Ltd. Chicago, IL
COST: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
REGISTER: HERE

NACBA Events

  • Save the Date for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention on April 19-22 at the Sheraton in Downtown Denver!
  • NACBA 2018 Cruise! Get ready to set sail on the Empress of the Sea on November 29th-December 3rd 2018! Visit Havana, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!