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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/16

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FTC Bans Scammers from Debt Relief Business

South Carolina County Could Hire Agency to Recoup EMS Bills

CFPB Nears Release of Payday Lending Plan

Tis the Season to be Wary of Deferred Interest Credit Card Promotions Advocates Urge CFPB to Ban Deceptive Practice

Scam Impacting Advance America and Consumers Expands Into Missouri

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 Larry Heinkel’s informative and timely article, “Demystifying the Discharge of Tax Debts,” in NACBA’s 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/2

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Making Headlines…

Appeals Court Rules Bank Did Not Violate Collection Law

CFPB Director Responds to Reports about Consumer Complaint Database

TransUnion and Ontario Systems Integrate New Collection Scoring Model to Improve Recovery

CFPB Reports Uptick in Navy FCU Complaints

Bankruptcy filings fall 4.8 percent in Buffalo-Rochester

U.S. Consumer Debt Expands in Third Quarter

Are There Limits to Practices the FTC or CFPB Can Find to Be Unfair?

BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT

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Fastcase Legal Research

Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part their 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. This is a significant discount from the non-member annual price of $995.

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

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! Free for Members! $49 for Non Members

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

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!

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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/17

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Today’s Headlines…

Illinois County Hires Agency to Pursue $2M in Court Delinquencies

Low Delinquencies, Steady Balance Growth Point to Stable Consumer Credit Market

$95.5M Settlement Reached in For-Profit Education Case

Illinois students of for-profit schools to get $3M in debt relief under settlement

United States: FTC, CFPB, And States Collaborate To Clamp Down On Illegal Debt Collection

CFPB Revises Supervisory Appeals Process

Bad Debt Collectors and Their Prey

Debt Collection Deal Promises to Wipe Out Default Judgments

Ninth Circuit Decision Allows Debtors to Collect Attorney Fees for Enforcing the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy Cases

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NOVEMBER WEBINARS

2 Days are Remaining! Did You Register for Thursday’s Webinar? “Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Webinar”

Don’t Miss the Webinar Every Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Needs to Attend!

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.

When you register for the “Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Webinar,” you’ll receive a comprehensive overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015. Register Today!

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

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!

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

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be an exhibitor or sponsor at the 24th NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7-10th 2016! Registration is NOW OPEN! Check out the Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION IS AROUND THE CORNER!

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!

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 shortly.

NACBA MEMBERSHIP

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/23

Catch Up On The News…

GSEs Struggle to Update Credit Scoring Models

CFPB Seeks to Improve Credit Access in Rural, Underserved Areas

Key Collection Industry Lawsuits Tracking Ahead of Last Year

Mortgages Top Consumer Financial Product Complaints Since 2011

GAO Reviews Awareness and Participation in Ed’s Federal Loan Repayment Options

Iowa Senator Introduces Federal Student Loan Act

FTC Ruling Addresses Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act Furnisher Rule

Study Highlights Federal Student Loan Counseling Best Practices; Is There a Business Opportunity for Collectors?

FDCPA Litigation Totals Dropping But Still High; TCPA Unmoved in August

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events! Register Today!

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

More and more often, bankruptcy cases seem to involve issues of family law. Join Ian M. Falcone a Senior Attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience with The Falcone Law Firm, P.C. as he addresses:

The forms typically used in a divorce case.
Basic topics addressed in a divorce case and the impact on a bankruptcy filing.
The automatic stay and its exceptions as they apply to family law matters.
Dischargeability of common debts in a family law case.
The importance of choosing the right bankruptcy chapter.
How to determine whether a debt is for support or property division, and preference concerns after a divorce.

Read Ian’s blog at http://falconefirm.blogspot.com

Register for the “Student Loans In Bankruptcy,” Fall Virtual Workshop

“Welcome & Brief Washington Update” provided by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Student Loans may be one of the most relevant and hottest topics facing consumer bankruptcy lawyers. From evaluating non-bankruptcy options, to litigating undue hardship, to dealing with private student loans, to making use of Chapter 13 relief, and identifying ways to be compensated for your services, this two-day intense virtual workshop will cover it all.

Life is busy so NACBA meets you where your are…wherever that may be because our virtual workshop affords you the convenience to watch in your home, the office or on the go. This is awesome because you won’t want to miss the “Welcome & Brief Washington Update” provided by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with a host of other prominent speakers.

Register Today!

Here are the details:

Date: October 22-23rd 2015

Time:
12:00 PM Eastern to 3:00 PM Eastern
11:00 AM Central to 2:00 PM Central
10:00 AM Mountain to 1:00 PM Mountain
9:00 AM Pacific to 12:00 PM Pacific

Cost:
$199.00 NACBA Members
$349.00 Non-Members

This is a workshop for the records just read the Agenda.

The Perks of Being A NACBA Member

When you become a NACBA member you make a personal investment in your professional development. Coupled with that investment you receive a robust benefit package. NACBA is excited to offer new benefits that only add additional value to your membership. Make sure you know your benefits as a NACBA Member visit Membership Benefits today.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/22

Making Headlines Today…

FTC Returns $1.5M in Bank Account Debit Scam

New York County Forgives Public Health Debt

FTC Ruling Addresses Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act Furnisher Rule

Monthly Debt Collection Complaints Decline

CFPB Penalizes Two Largest Debt Buyers

A Debtor May Forfeit Right to a Chapter 7 Discharge By Refusing to Lower Standard Of Living

Federal Student Loan Debt Exceeds $1T; $103 Billion in Default

Collecting $200 Million from the Debt Collectors

BBB Warns About Debt Relief Company

Hillary Clinton’s Explanation for Controversial Bankruptcy Vote? Joe Biden

NACBA Events Educate!

Mark Your Calendar for the 24th NACBA Annual Convention

Building off of the success of #NACBACHI NACBA is hosting the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis! The 2016 Annual Convention is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming Webinar

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00pm EST, 12:00pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

The forms typically used in a divorce case.
Basic topics addressed in a divorce case and the impact on a bankruptcy filing.
The automatic stay and its exceptions as they apply to family law matters.
Dischargeability of common debts in a family law case.
The importance of choosing the right bankruptcy chapter.
How to determine whether a debt is for support or property division, and preference concerns after a divorce.

Read Ian’s blog at http://falconefirm.blogspot.com

Register Today!

Member Perks

Want a recap of the 23rd Annual Convention? Sign up for one of the Playback NACBA packages from the 2015 NACBA Convention in Chicago for access to session recordings.
Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part of his/her membership, access to Fastcase’sbankruptcy 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. This is a significant discount from the non-member annual price of $995.
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/29

Mortgage Firms Fined $38M for Allegedly Deceptive Program

Race Car Driver Works on Settling FTC’s Lending Charges

Morning Scan: Faulty Credit Reports Targeted; Merchants Seek Dismissal of $6B Credit Card Settlement

House and Senate Committees Approve Fiscal Bills Including Changes for CFPB

Contributions to Retirement Plan Excluded from CMI

The 986 Words That Have Guided First Party Outsourcing for 15 years

QR Codes Mean FDCPA Trouble Says PA Federal Court

Good News In Debt Collection “Benign Language” Envelope Case

New York Appellate Court Confers Standing on Assignee of Note Previously Discharged in Bankruptcy

A Law to Kill Zombie Debts That Outlasted Bankruptcy

Teacher Discharges Loads of Student Loans in Bankruptcy. ECMC Fights Back

Regulators Want More Details on Insurers’ Living Wills for Bankruptcy

Bill Would Allow Consumers To Sue When Bankrupt Debt Isn’t Removed From Credit Reports

Federal Lawmakers Propose Credit Reporting Changes

NACBA Events

Free Webinar for 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.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

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

NACBA Benefits

The NACBA Listserv is one of most popular features of NACBA membership. It gives NACBA Members the ability to pose bankruptcy questions and get real time responses from their colleagues around the country. When you join NACBA you have the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled ability to post both the easy and hard questions to some of the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the nation.

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Your staff contributes to your firm’s success.What are the behaviors that matter to you most when hiring and retaining employees? ? NACBA Member Ken Chern addresses these issues in, “The Behavior Selection Business,” by giving you suggestions on how to get out of the behavior modification business and into the behavior selection process.

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