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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

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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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!

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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!

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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! 

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 11/25

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Midweek Headlines…

Auto Dealers Settle Consumer Deception Charges

Debt Collection Rulemaking Delayed by CFPB

Tribal Payday Lenders Can’t Be Sued for High Rates, Court Rules

Consumers Use One Credit Card for Nearly 80% of Holiday Spend

Study: Researchers Examine Relationship Between Creditors and Third-Party Collectors

CFPB Issues Compliance Bulletin on Preauthorized Electronic Payments; Oral Recordings Acceptable

Student loan defaults continue to rise, new reports show

Bankruptcy Court Order Compelling Surrender of Property Upheld on Appeal

NACBA IS THANKFUL FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

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 Annual 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!

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COME SAIL AWAY!  SAVE THE DATE FOR  NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

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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.

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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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

NACBA MEMBERSHIP

There are so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon that you won’t want to miss out one so make  sure  your  NACBA Membership is current, Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Consider Joining and take advantage of  all the benefits that NACBA offers!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/19

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Find Out What’s Making Headlines Today?

Portfolio Recovery Associates Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

Bankruptcy Reform Worked, But Didn’t Go Far Enough

Consumer Confidence Stalls Amid Concerns About Greater Economy

Obama Administration Announces Support of Automated Calls to Student Loan Borrowers

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Issues Fourth Annual Report on Student Loans

CFPB Issues Final HMDA Expansion Rule

Third Circuit Reverses District Court Order in TCPA “Called Party” Case Against Bank of America

Upcoming NACBA Events

“3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP!!!”

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

November 19th Webinar

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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!

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

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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.

COME SAIL AWAY!  SAVE THE DATE FOR  NACBA’s SUMMIT AT SEA!

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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 soon.

Your NACBA MEMBERSHIP IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOU!

Are you utilizing all the benefits that NACBA offers? Take a moment to review what your NACBA Membership offers you, visit Membership Benefits for the comprehensive list of perks you get as a member. Make sure your NACBA Membership is active, Renew  today! If you are not a member consider Joining and take advantage of the educational opportunities, the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits NACBA offers!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/5

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 Monday’s Headlines…

Consumer and Labor Groups Urge Experian to Offer Free Security Freezes to T-Mobile Customers to Help Prevent Id Theft

Ninth Circuit Permits Lien-Voidance in Chapter 20

Judge: Lawyer Can’t Dodge $364,000 Contempt Fine Using Bankruptcy

Creditors Will Struggle in Bankrupt Individuals Cases Starting 1 October 2015 – The New Personal Bankruptcy Law Enters into Force on 1 October 2015

Millions of Federal Student Loans Lining Up to Be Eliminated and Borrowers Repaid

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

Register Today!

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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 on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Your NACBA Membership Is An Investment In You

Enhance Your NACBA Attorney Finder Profile

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!

Stay On Top of 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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/23

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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!

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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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