NACBA Webinars

Register for “Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action,” Webinar

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Register for NACBA’s Webinar on September 22nd

Join us for “Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action.” Webinar at 3:00 PM EST/12:00 PM PST. 

Not only will this this webinar cover a variety of standing, judicial estoppel and claim preclusion issues and offer practical suggestions for ways to ensure that debtors’ non-bankruptcy causes of action can be litigated. But, there’s more…

One (1) attendee/ registrant will be chosen at random to receive a copy of Chapter 13: Practice And Procedure, 2nd, 2016 Ed.. The new second edition is a guide to virtually everything you need to know about practicing law under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. (Value $408)

Just all the more reason to join our presenters, Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia, J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Attorney, San Francisco, CA and John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc. as they dive into this important subject.

Topics will include debtor’s standing during and after Chapter 7 and 13 cases, determining whether a cause of action is property of the estate, proper scheduling and disclosure of claims including whether a duty exists for post-petition claims in Chapter 13 cases, avoiding and responding to judicial estoppel arguments, plan treatment of prosecution and settlement of litigation, employment and compensation of counsel to litigate debtor’s legal claims, effect of plan confirmation on debtor’s right to bring causes of action post-confirmation; impact of stating an intent to surrender collateral on post-bankruptcy claims and defenses; using waiver and estoppel arguments against mortgage creditors.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please register by September 22, 2016 at 2:00 PM Est. to receive the webinar recording, materials (copy of presentation and Non Bankruptcy Causes of Action exert from Chapter 13: Practice And Procedure, 2nd, 2016 Ed) and be registered for drawing.

Register Today! Cost is $25 for NACBA Members and $75 for Non-Members.

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/14

Midweek News…

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“12% Increase in Non-Business Bankruptcy Filings”

House Financial Services Committee Approves Critical CFPB Reforms

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Information Security Rules under FCRA, GLBA

5th Circuit Rules Against Collector For Not Making Disclosures in Time-Barred Debt Case

Non-Threatening Collection Letter May Underlie FDCPA Claim

CFPB Reform ‘Dead on Arrival’ Thanks to Wells Fargo

CFPB Proposes “Drastic Overhaul” Of Debt Collection

Georgia Debt Collectors Banned From Debt Collection Business

Student loan forgiveness can come with a tax bomb

ITT Tech students refuse to repay loans in protest over government policy

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There’s Still Time to Register for Today’s Webinar!

7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute

Every attorney wants a referral-based practice, but most attorneys struggle to consistently get enough referrals. We have uncovered the secrets of referrals and will teach you:

  • The 3 biggest reasons why you’re not getting more referrals…and what to do about it
  • Creating a plan to double your referrals in the next 6 months
  • The 4 most commonly overlooked places to increase your referrals

REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

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

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/13

Check Out Today’s Headlines…

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FTC Announces Latest Operation Collection Protection Actions

Keeping up with State Licensing and Enforcement Activity is Becoming a Full-Time Job For Collection Agencies

Advocates Applaud CFPB Action Against Bridgepoint Education for Predatory Student Lending Practices

CFPB Makes Bridgepoint Education Refund All Private Student Loans

Senate to hold hearing on Wells Fargo’s aggressive sales tactics

What You Don’t Say Can Hurt You: Fair Debt Collections Act

Credit card debt in second quarter sets record

Consumers’ Spending Expectations Fall, Income Expectations Continue to Rise

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute

Every attorney wants a referral-based practice, but most attorneys struggle to consistently get enough referrals. We have uncovered the secrets of referrals and will teach you:

  • The 3 biggest reasons why you’re not getting more referrals…and what to do about it
  • Creating a plan to double your referrals in the next 6 months
  • The 4 most commonly overlooked places to increase your referrals

REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

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

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/12

Jump Starting Your Week…

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Pace of Consumer Borrowing Rebounds in July

Economy in a Snapshot: Credit Card Use Declines

Illinois Court Holds Rule 67 Motion to Deposit Funds Moots Individual and Class TCPA Claims

Stellar Recovery Secures Milestone Victory in TCPA Case

The Wells Effect

US Credit Card Debt to Top $1 Trillion in 2016

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

EARLY BIRD RATE IS EXTENDED! REGISTER TODAY FOR SAVINGS!

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

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

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/9

News Making Headlines…

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Year-Over-Year Bankruptcy Filings Increase in August

Wells Fargo $185 Million Penalty is a Warning to Collectors, Too: Look Hard at Your Compensation Plans

U.S. District Court Judge Dismisses Collection Litigation Suit Against Bank of America

FDCPA Case Law Review for August 2016, a Busy Month

NACBA and NCLC Enter Fair Credit Reporting Arena

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Lends a Helping Hand to Inadvertent Lender Omissions in the Execution of Mortgage Acknowledgements

Divided Court Rules Proof of Claim for Stale Debt Does Not Violate FDCPA

California Court Weighs in on “True Lender” Issue as CFPB Expands its UDAAP Enforcement Authority

Information Asymmetry: The CFPB Proposes Changes To The Rules Governing Confidential Information

Student Loan Forgiveness Could Be Coming to NJ

TCPA Case Dismissed In Part On Economic Damages Analysis

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

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

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Register for the, “7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm” Webinar!

FREE FOR NACBA MEMBERS

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NACBA is excited to host a new webinar this month, “7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm,” on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST with Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute.

Every attorney wants a referral-based practice, but most attorneys struggle to consistently get enough referrals. Stephen Fariley has uncovered the secrets of referrals and will teach you:

  • The 3 biggest reasons why you’re not getting more referrals…and what to do about it
  • Creating a plan to double your referrals in the next 6 months
  • The 4 most commonly overlooked places to increase your referrals

Read more about our presenter, Stephen Fairley!

Stephen is the CEO of The Rainmaker Institute, the nation’s largest law firm marketing company specializing in lead conversion for small to medium size law firms. Over 10,000 attorneys nationwide have benefited from learning and implementing the proven marketing and lead conversion strategies taught by The Rainmaker Institute, LLC.

He works exclusively with attorneys to find new clients fast using online and offline legal marketing strategies and to convert more prospects into paying clients using automated marketing and by fixing their follow up systems.

Stephen is a nationally recognized law firm marketing expert and the international best-selling author of 12 books, a library of cutting edge webinar programs, and 10 audio and video training programs

Don’t miss this opportunity to build up the referrals in your firm!

REGISTER: HERE

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/7

 

Midweek Headlines…

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DC Circuit Rejects FDCPA ‘Meaningful Involvement’ and Related State-Law Claims

CFPB Quietly Proposes Rule That Would Allow it to Share Confidential Supervisory Information with State AGs

Doctors Fight “Devastating” Bill in California Which Would Limit Revenue From Self Pay Patients

Limit on Right to Amend Homestead Exemption

Can I Be Sued for Filing a Time-Barred Claim? Fourth Circuit Weighs In

Florida Inferior Liens Not Extinguished If Recorded After Foreclosure Judgment – What To Do Now

Group Says CFPB ‘Ignored’ Positive Consumer Feedback on Payday Loans

Report Shows Huge Spike in Complaints From Banking Customers

Advisory Group to Examine Student Loan Debt Collection

How Some Millennials End Up Paying Their Parents’ Student Loan Debt

Retirees’ newest headache: Student loan debt

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

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Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation!  Get all the details and register today!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

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

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/2

End of the Week Headlines…

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Department of Defense Issues Guidance on Military Lending Act

CFPB Complaints: What They Mean to Servicers

Brief: CFPB Quashes So-Called Tribal Lender Western Sky, US District Court Calls CashCall “True Lender”

Report: Predatory Loan Companies Evade State Rules

Amazon and Wells Fargo abruptly end discount student loan program

13 Pitfalls of Bankruptcy in Arizona

CFPB Issues Safe Harbors under FDCPA for Mortgage Servicers

Calls and text messages from healthcare organizations: New developments under the TCPA’s ’emergency purpose’ exception

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

Events

NACBA’s  Fall Workshop

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Don’t miss the boat! Set sail with #NACBASEA on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, CLE, networking and a little relaxation! Register by Friday, September 2nd  for the Early Bird Rate! 

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT 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 8/31

Midweek News

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NJ Appeals Court: Shorter Time Frame Applies to Retail Credit Card Debt Collection

CFPB’s Overreach Could Backfire. Just Ask the FTC

Obama Student Loan Bailout Imposes Millenial Tax On Middle Class Families

Never Let a Student Loan “Crisis” Go to Waste

Tick Tock: Proofs of Claim, the FDCPA and Stale Debt Clock

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT 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 8/30

Tuesday’s Headlines

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Former Regulator Accuses CFPB of Targeting the Biggest Companies and Imposing “The Maximum Fines They Can Afford to Pay”

Federal judge paves way for treble damages in ‘robo-calling’ lawsuit

CFPB’s Proposal for Collection of Decedent Debt: a Misguided Approach

Monthly TCPA Digest – August 2016

CFPB orders fixes for student loan fixes

REPORT: Consumer Protection

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

The Fall Workshop

Congratulations!

The winner of the ($395 cruise + $199 pre-tax) 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise is NACBA Member Joel Spivack!

 

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT 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!