NACBA Fall Workshop

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/19

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Check Out the Headlines Making News…

The Customer Finally Pays, But the Bankruptcy Trustee Demands the Payment Be Returned; What to do When Faced with a Preference Action

FTC Action: Abusive Debt Collectors Banned from Collection Business

Massachusetts Court Rules Any Call is a “Communication”

Spokeo in the Wild: How a Non-Collections Defendant Defeated a Class-Action TCPA Lawsuit

CFPB Announces Field Hearing on Debt Collection

Court Gives Federal Student Loan Debt Collection Contractors Green Light to Go Forward with Government Contract Bid Protest

District Court Judge Delays Decision in State National Bank’s Case Against CFPB

D.C. Decision, Expected In Fall, Could Reverse CFPB’s Actions, Change Structure

Fraud complaints cloud foreclosure relief

“It’s like a nightmare that just won’t go away”: The Corinthian Colleges scam demonstrates the madness of student debt

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NACBA MEMBER ONLY FALL WORKSHOP- OCTOBER 7th-10th

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Join us to set sail for NACBA’s Summit at Sea (#NACBASEA) setting sail from October 7th-10th with a a Pre-Cruise event on October 6th. Early Bird Rate Ends, September 2nd! Check out theSchedule and Register Today!

ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Not a member of NACBA? Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/15

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End of the Week Headlines…

FCC: Federal Government and Its Contractors Not Covered by TCPA Restrictions

CFPB Fines Santander $10 Million as Regulator Tightens Scrutiny of Overdraft Fees

Class action lawsuit seeks college loan forgiveness for thousands of students

Debtors’ Lien-Stripping Attempt Likely Would Have Succeeded in New Hampshire

Bankruptcy Courts Divided On Whether Chapter 13 Plan Extends Time for Redemption

U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh in on Structured Dismissals and Settlements Circumventing the Bankruptcy Code’s Priority Scheme

Stale Claim in Bankruptcy Doesn’t Violate Debt Collection Law

Debt recovery center to start collecting for state courts

Former student files class-action case over Corinthian student loan debt

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NACBA MEMBER ONLY FALL WORKSHOP- OCTOBER 7th-10th

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Join us to set sail for NACBA’s Summit at Sea (#NACBASEA) setting sail from October 7th-10th with a a Pre-Cruise event on October 6th. Early Bird Rate Ends, September 2nd! Check out theSchedule and Register Today!

ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Not a member of NACBA? Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/14

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Headlines Relevant to You…

District Court Judge Delays Decision in State National Bank’s Case Against CFPB

Congress Seeks Clarity on TCPA at Hearing on FCC Oversight

Survey: Refinancing Rates are Low Among Student Loan Borrowers

Massachusetts Court Finds Unanswered Telephone Calls Are Communications

House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Financial CHOICE Act

Modification Based on Increased Ability to Pay

Another New Twist in the ongoing Department of Education Debt Collection Contract Saga – Two Firms Win Appeal of Denied Protest

FDCPA Case Law Review for June 2016

More Commercial Collection Agencies Collecting Younger Debts as Clients’ Ancillary AR Departments

Federal Jury Convicts Owner of Defunct “Collection Firm” for Fraudulent Scheme

Filing Proof of Claim on Time-Barred Debt Not an FDCPA Violation, 8th Circuit Court Rules

U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh in on Structured Dismissals and Settlements Circumventing the Bankruptcy Code’s Priority Scheme

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

NACBA MEMBER ONLY FALL WORKSHOP- OCTOBER 7th-10th

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Join us to set sail for NACBA’s Summit at Sea (#NACBASEA) setting sail from October 7th-10th with a a Pre-Cruise event on October 6th. Early Bird Rate Ends, September 2nd! Check out the Schedule and Register Today!

ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Not a member of NACBA? Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/12

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Consumers’ Income Growth Expectations Improve from May

Private Student Loan Management Improves

Consumer Borrowing Picks Up in May

Minnesota’s Automatic Dialing Statute: You May be Liable for Calling a Wrong Number in Minnesota

$9.25 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement by American Express Preliminarily Approved in Illinois Federal Court

ACA Industry Advancement Support Helps Secure Victory for Collection Industry in 8th Circuit FDCPA Case

Ohio Supreme Court Finds a Bank Has Standing to Enforce the Mortgage Even If It Cannot Collect From the Borrower on the Underlying Debt

Share of Student Loan Debt-Laden Borrowers Rising

GET READY TO SET SAIL WITH NACBA AND TAKE THE KIDS WITH YOY

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! We love that this is an event that the whole family can enjoy! Check out what the kids can do while you’re learning and earning CLE!

  • NEW!  Royal Babies and Tots NurserySM
  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
  • Expanded teen-only hangout areas
  • Splash Deck with interactive play fountain
  • Bungee trampoline area for kids ages 6 and up
  • Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures

Get a great deal with our Early Bird Rate, but hurry it ends July 29th! Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/11

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Headlines Kicking Off The Week…

Debt Buyer PRA Group Acquires Payment Portal eGov Systems

MD Penn. Holds Notice Explaining Tax Consequences of Debt Cancellation Could Be Misleading

Bankruptcy Courts Closing In – Will An Agreement Requiring Unanimous Consent To File For Bankruptcy Be Effective?

CFPB’s Prepaid Card Rule Seen as Potential Aid to Growing Industry

 District of Columbia Settles Unlawful Collection Claims Against Debt Collector

Parents Are on the Hook for Nearly Every New Private Student Loan

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Appropriations Bill with CFPB Reforms

CFPB’s Ninth Semi-Annual Report Includes Debt Collection Complaints; Enforcement Update

GET READY TO SET SAIL WITH NACBA

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea. 

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th! Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

NACBA CAREER CENTER

Career Resources

Are you looking for a new job? Do you need some extra help in the office and need to post a job? Visit NACBA’s Career Center where you can do both! You can also create a job alert, so when something that matches your requirement is available you’ll know first!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Join Today!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/8

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News Kicking Off the Weekend…

Spokeo Challenge in Accretive Health Debt Collection Case Receives Mixed Result

Excess Policies at Issue Deemed Not to Attach Absent Actual Payment of the Amount of Underlying Limits by Either the Insured or its Underlying Insurers

CFPB Highlights Mortgage Servicing Examination Findings and Technology Issues

CFPB Seeks $146 Million From Debt-Settlement Firm

Debt Collector on Trial for Targeting At-Risk Consumers

FCC Confirms: Entire U.S. Government Allowed To Place Annoying Robocalls

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success by visiting the NACBASF Album on our Facebook page!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/6

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Midweek Headlines…

CFPB Proposes Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Amendment to Reflect Recent Legislation

Court Determines Consumer Did Not Prove Revocation of Consent in TCPA Case

Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit’s Interpretation of “Actual Fraud”

Consumer finance industry weighs options as CFPB encourages class actions

CFPB Returns More Than $24 Million to 257,000-Plus Consumers

In New Jersey Student Loan Program, Even Death May Not Bring a Reprieve

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO REGISTER FOR JULY’S WEBINAR! 

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

USE THE NACBA LOGO TO YOUR BENEFIT

NACBA membership enhances your credibility among your colleagues, clients and the legal profession.  Showcase your advanced training and reinforce your commitment to educate, advocate and litigate with the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy by downloading and using the NACBA Logo.

*Please note, to use the logo your membership must be current.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/5

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Tuesday’s Headlines…

Missouri Attorney General’s Debt Collection Regulations Take Effect

CFPB Releases Summer 2016 Supervisory Highlights Report

Relief from Stay Motion Not “Action on a Contract” for Fee-Shifting Purposes

FHFA Report Highlights Results of GSEs’ Nonperforming Loan Sales

Majority of Troubled Loans Sold by FHFA are Unresolved

Debt collector faces trial for scheme targeting 6,000 consumers

Debt Collector Required To Disclose That Disputes Must Be “In Writing,” Says The Eleventh Circuit

Bankruptcy Beat: Default Judgment Is Not Automatic Following Entry Of Default

Lenders Cannot Prevent Borrowers From Filing Bankruptcy By Owning Minority Equity With Veto Power Over Borrower’s Decision To File Bankruptcy

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR JULY’S WEBINAR! 

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/1

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Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend…

U.S. Department of Education Releases Borrower Defense Report Update

No Equitable Tolling for Section 727(a)(2) Look-Back Period

Wells Fargo Will Pay $16.3 Million to End TCPA Suit

Plaintiff Counsel Threatened With Sanctions Responds to Judge in Experian “Meaningful Review” Credit Dispute Case

Higher Ed Law Firm Takes on Bankruptcy Trustees in Tuition Battles

Disregarded Entities and Cancellation of Debt Income: Are They Really Disregarded if They Are in Bankruptcy or Insolvent? Will We See More Guidance on When They Are Disregarded? 

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/29

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Midweek News…

Student Loan Debt Has Ripple Effect for Borrowers Across Income Levels

Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses TCPA Lawsuit Where Plaintiff Manufactured Claims

Discharge Injunction Does Not Apply to Domestic Support Obligation

3 Takeaways (a Litigator’s Perspective) from CFPB Supervisory Highlights

CFPB Updates Mortgage Servicing Rules

US Supreme Court to weigh Miami predatory lending lawsuit

Supreme Court to Hear Case on ATM Fees

WHO GOT RICH OFF THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

If you are not a member of NACBA please Join Today!