NACBA Fall Workshop

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/31

Let’s Kick Off a New Week with Fresh Headlines…

FDCPA Case Law Review for June and July 2017

Trump Confidant Lewandowski Calls for CFPB’s Cordray to Be Fired

JP Morgan Chase Could Not Impute Trustee’s Disbursement Delay to Debtor to establish “Cause” to Lift the Stay on Debtor’s Home.

Court Treats Creditor’s Objection to Chapter 13 Plan, Filed within 60 days of 341 Meeting, as a Timely Filed Complaint Objecting to Discharge

Automatic Stay Did Not Protect Putative Debtor who was Determined to be Ineligible to be a Debtor on Filing Date

Bankruptcy Filings at Historic Lows But Expected to Rise

How to Make Lawsuits Work for Consumers

2017’s Top Five Consumer Complaints to the CFPB (So Far)

Special Report: Student loan borrowers herded into default, then hounded to repay

Citi just drew an ‘eerily reminiscent’ parallel between student loans and the subprime mortgage crisis

Why the Consumer Keeps Chugging Along

New NACBA Webinars

 

 

Check out these upcoming webinars for August and Register Today!

Reverse Mortgages & Bankruptcy
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017, 12:00 PM Eastern to 1:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: Tara Twomey, Esq.
Cost: $25 NACBA Member / $75 Non Member
Register HERE

LinkedIn for Lawyers: 10 Steps to Unlock the Power of Social Media
Date: Thursday, August 24th, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: Stephen Fairley, Founder and CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: NACBA Member Benefit, No Cost
Register: HERE

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

It’s a new month and that means when you renew your membership in July you are automatically entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the requirements and start referring today!

Exciting Upcoming 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 Havan, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/27

What’s Making Headlines…

Midland Dodges Class Certification Request in Illinois Letter Case

Congress is Set to Protect Consumers from the CFPB

Attorney general announces $1m settlement with debt collector

Debtor’s Personal Injury Proceeds Remained Exempt Even After Commingled with Other Funds

Trump administration is sitting on tens of thousands of student debt forgiveness claims

Third Circuit Serves Up Double Fault in FDCPA, TCPA Decision

Supreme Court Issues Two Rulings Interpreting FDCPA

Henson v. Santander: What’s next?

Register for NACBA’s August Webinar

Get ready for another stellar webinar in August! Register Today!

 

Exciting Upcoming 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 Havan, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/26

Midweek Headlines…

House GOP Passes Congressional Review Act Resolution Against CFPB Mandatory Arbitration Rule

Oregon Debt Collection Bill Passes House and Senate

From Collector: The Question of Rule 68

Plaintiff May Get Rehearing in TCPA Revocation of Consent Case

Bankr SD Fla.: Bank Could Not Compel Debtors to Surrender Home Where Bank Dismissed Foreclosure and Entered Into Loan Modification Negotiation with Debtors

Debtor’s Personal Injury Proceeds Remained Exempt Even After Commingled with Other Funds

House Votes to Strip Americans’ Right to Their Day in Court

Objections to Claims Must have a Factual or Legal Basis; Merely Alleging Non-compliance with FRBP 3001 is Not Sufficient

Do Americans Really Support the CFPB?

Fees Dropping On State Prepaid Cards for Unemployed Workers

House Republicans Vote To Kill CFPB Rule That Was Called A Gift To Class Action Lawyers

Fair Collections & Outsourcing Inc. accused of misrepresentation in debt collection

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rose in July — Update

Over 600 get debt forgiveness after Attorney General settles with Virginia Beach credit lender

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

It’s a new month and that means when you renew your membership in July you are automatically entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the requirements and start referring today!

Register for NACBA’s August Webinar

Get ready for another stellar webinar in August! Register Today!

 

Exciting Upcoming 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 Havan, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/25

What’s Happening In Bankruptcy News…

FTC Halts Scammers Impersonating Legitimate Debt Collection Businesses

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn Introduces Draft FCC Reauthorization Bill

Student loan borrowers herded into default, face a relentless collector: the U.S.

Federal Court in Indiana Refuses to Dismiss lawsuit over Collection Agency Obtaining a Credit Report While Attempting to Collect Delinquent Rent

CFPB Director Informs Consumer Advisory Board That Bureau Will Not Shy Away From Issuing Debt Collection Proposed Rule

Pennsylvania Establishes Consumer Financial Protection Unit

Secured Creditor Violated Discharge Injunction by Claiming Amount in Excess of its In Rem Claim on Collateral

Don’t Strip Consumers Of Their Right To A Day In Court, Say Advocates, Senators

The Bankruptcies That Would Follow an Obamacare Repeal

Mortgage Deficiency Judgment Liens Are Avoidable

From Forbearance To Garnishments: 5 Things We Learned About Student Loan Debt Collection

CFPB loses court battle over RESPA violations

CFPB enforcement actions plummet

7 facts about CFPB mortgage and debt complaints

Regulatory Alert: Debt Collection

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

It’s a new month and that means when you renew your membership in July you are automatically entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the requirements and start referring today!

Register for NACBA’s August Webinar

Did you enjoy yesterday’s webinar? Well, get ready for another stellar webinar in August! Register Today!

 

Exciting Upcoming 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 Havan, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/24

Monday’s Headlines…

5th Circuit: Funds Held in IRA Lost Exempt Status When Debtor Withdrew Funds but Did Not Complete a Rollover of the Funds into another IRA, as Required by State Law

6th Circuit: Chapter 7 Trustee Could Not Forcefully Evict Debtors from Homestead by Tendering Payment Equal to the Value of their Exemption

After Denying Debtor’s Motion for Sanctions Where Creditor Sold Debtor’s Property at Auction Days After Petition Date, Judge Offers “Best Practices” Advice to Counsel

The CFPB’s Consumer Complaint Database: The Next Battle Between Regulators And Legislators

Court Finds M&T Bank in Contempt for Violating Discharge by Failing to Properly Credit Mortgage Payments Made under Confirmed Plan

Mini-CFPB? Pennsylvania attorney general launches consumer financial protection unit

In a Clear Signal to CFPB and White House, FTC Announces CID Process Improvements

FCC Focuses on Consumer Protection From Robocalling and TCPA Violations

Student loan debt has grown 250% in the last 10 years — here’s where grads owe the most

Don’t celebrate yet: Here’s why that $5 billion in student loan debt won’t be forgiven

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

It’s a new month and that means when you renew your membership in July you are automatically entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the requirements and start referring today!

Register for NACBA’s August Webinar

Did you enjoy yesterday’s webinar? Well, get ready for another stellar webinar in August! Register Today!

 

Exciting Upcoming 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 Havan, Cuba and Nassau, Bahamas while learning with NACBA! Registration is open!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/21

Midweek Headlines…

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Announces Intent to Appoint Dr. A. Wayne Johnson as Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid

Maine Adopts New Law for Debt Buyers

Judge raps Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over $15M tug-of war

Subprime lender Provident Financial hit by shortage of debt collectors

Debt Collector Defined: Supreme Court Exempts Debt Purchasers

Obamacare credited with reducing bankruptcy rates

Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Abstention in Legal Malpractice actions brought by a Bankruptcy Debtor – Part 2

Refinancing Isn’t The Solution To Student Loan Woes

District Court Upholds Bankruptcy Court Determination that Lien Based on Unemployment Over-payment is a Judicial Lien, which Can be Avoided under § 522(f)

Student loan servicing giant takes on state regulatory moves

Register for Tomorrow’s Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6 /16

Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

U.S. financial bureau weighs further changes to prepaid card rule

CFPB Director Informs Consumer Advisory Board That Bureau Will Not Shy Away from Issuing Debt Collection Proposed Rule

Bankr WD Mo. Rejects 11th Circuit’s Meaning of “Surrender” in §521(a)(2) in Denying Wells Fargo’s Motion to Compel Debtor to Surrender Home

Feds Point Fingers as ‘Debt Relief’ Companies Prey on Student Loan Borrowers

Defaulted Debt Buyer Does Not Collect Debts “Due Another” Under FDCPA, SCOTUS Rules

Why Betsy DeVos Will Rewrite These Student Loan Forgiveness Rules

Reforms Ignore Need To Overhaul VA Debt Collection

U.S. Halts New Rules Aimed at Abuses by For-Profit Colleges

CFPB Director Cordray responds to claims he slowed Wells Fargo investigation

Upcoming NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/12

Kick Off Your Monday With These Headlines…

Loan Paid Directly from Dept. of Educ. to Penn State Not a Fraudulent Transfer

Suggestive Medical Collection Letters under Fire in Texas FDCPA Class Action

Even if Debtor did Not Review Tax Returns that her Ex-Husband Filed, She Willfully Violated her Duty Under 11 USC 523 and Could Not Discharge Taxes

Judge Orders Bankruptcy Court to Consider Evidence of Trustee and Special Counsel Activity when Considering Request for Sanctions

Why the CFPB’s Decision to Change Course on Debt Collection Rulemaking is a Very Big Deal

For CFPB, About Face On Debt Collection?

Gorsuch issues first ruling in case defining ‘debt collector

U.S. top court won’t expand debt-collection abuse law in Santander case

Supreme Court: Protections Against Debt Collectors Don’t Apply To Banks That Purchase Defaulted Loans

The IRS did Not Violate the Discharge Injunction by Collecting a Tax Debt that was Not Discharged

3rd Circuit: Bankruptcy Code Does Not Prohibit a Bankruptcy Court from issuing a Filing Injunction Against a Debtor who Requests Voluntary Dismissal under 11 U.S.C. § 1307(b)

New NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Update& Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/24

Midweek News…

U.S. Department of Education Unveils Streamlined Student Loan Servicing Plan

Marrama Does Not Prevent Court from Converting Case to Chapter 13 Before Considering Merits of Bank’s Allegations of Bad Faith

Debtor/Plaintiffs Overcome Hurdle to Class Certification

A New Debt Milestone in Q1 2017 (But Not Really)

‘Gordon v. CFPB’ Provides The Supreme Court A Good Vehicle To Rein In Executive Branch Authority

Trump Reverse Robin Hood Budget Would Kill Bipartisan Programs that Protect Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, Working Families

This court case could have a huge impact on the future of a key consumer watchdog

CFPB Budget Targeted in Trump Budget Proposal

Betsy DeVos announces huge overhaul of federal student loan system

Third Circuit Widens the Circuit Split on Late-Filed Tax Returns

Learn How Your Firm Can Break The 7 Figure Barrier in June’s Upcoming Webinar!

Building a 7-Figure Lifestyle Law Firm: Moving from a Busiess Operator to a Business Owner
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Fee – NACBA Member Benefit

There are 3 stages every law firm goes through to break the 7-figure barrier. At each stage there are different challenges that must be faced and overcome to grow to the next level. Since 1999, The Rainmaker Institute has trained over 18,000 attorneys and helped hundreds of their clients break 7-figures. If you’ve struggled to scale to a million dollars or more in your law firm you need to attend and discover:

  • What are the 5 key challenges you must face to grow to the next level
  • How to go from being an business operator to a business owner
  • The 10 major parts of every successful law firm
  • Specific steps you must take to build a lifestyle law firm that provides the income you want to enjoy the life you want

Don’t miss this informative webinar! Register HERE

Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

Renew Your Membership in May to Enter This Awesome Giveaway!

Renew your membership in May and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

PlayBack NACBA

Do you wish you could experience the 2017 Convention all over again, is there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/14

First Quarter Bankruptcy Filings Decline

Sovereign Immunity in Tax Refund Turnover Claim

Court Sanctions Debtor’s Lawyer for Failing to Disclose Fees by Requiring him to Disgorge One-Half of Fees

CFPB Ordered by a New York Federal Court to “Show Me the Money”

Consumer claims Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc. charged unlawful fee

Top 3 bankruptcy trends from past 2 quarters

Congress needs CBO to crunch the numbers on Dodd-Frank repeal

Banking group urges Senate to make major reforms to Dodd-Frank and consumer agency

A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Jim Haller, Sulaiman Law Group & NACBA President

Haller

Student loan debt is quickly becoming a national crisis and in many ways chocking our society and the potential for young people to flourish. In a contentious election one thing the candidates agrees on is that student loan debt is a crippling problem in the United States. In today’s glimpse of the CBJ, Jim Haller, President of NACBA addresses this issue in his article, “President Trump is Right, We Need to Remove the Albatross of Student Loan Debt From Our People and Families.”

NACBA25 is Less Than A  Month Away! Are You Registered?

Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more! Register today!

Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

 It’s a New Month! Renew Your Membership to Enter This Awesome Giveaway!

Renew your membership in April and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month