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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/25

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Start Your Weekend Off Reading These Headlines. ..

Bad Loans Remain Well Above Precrisis Levels

Louisiana Man Allegedly Stole $5M, 300 Identities

CFPB Finalizes Small Creditor Lending Rules

CFPB’s Monthly Complaint Report Highlights National and Denver Area Consumer Complaint Trends

Consumer Debt Rises Faster as Income (and Economic Uncertainty) Climb, Says Freedom Financial Network

Consumer Spending Shows Q2 Growth

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

NACBA is always looking to enhance the benefits we deliver. Did you know that through National Purchasing Partners -NPP, NACBA has added a number of prominent industry companies which are now offering NACBA members discounts on their services. Visit Membership Benefits for a complete list of companies.

NACBA Events Educate

October is shaping up to be a month of events that you won’t want to miss. Check out the schedule:

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Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

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 relevant topics that you need to know about family law and bankruptcy.

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
Workshop Agenda

REGISTER HERE

In addition to the Welcome and Washington Brief update from United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), sessions will include instruction from the following prominent speakers:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION 

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Save the date! Join us in San Francisco, CA May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/24

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Check Out What Headlines are Making News…

Concerns Grow Over Student Loan Repayment Scams

Mortgage Complaints Highlighted in CFPB Report

Consumer Spending Growth Remains Steady

Plan May Vest Surrendered Property in Creditor

Certain Debt Repair Companies Use and Abuse Debt Validation, Collectors Charge

Property Surrender: Surrender Means Surrender – Really

Life After Death for Chapter 7 Corporate Debtors? What Remains After a Corporate Liquidation

Alabama Bankruptcy Court Holds That Filing Proof of Claim for Time-Barred Debt Cannot Give Rise to FDCPA Claim or Sanctions

Debt Relief for Students Snarls Market for Their Loans

 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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/22

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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

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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

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FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00pm EST, 12:00pm 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 Today!

Member Perks

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  • 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.
  • In the market for new opportunities? Visit the Career Center  today.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/20

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Did You Know…

Mortgage Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates Reach Lowest Levels Since 2007

Collection Agency Act Amended in Illinois

CFPB Takes Action against Springstone Financial, LLC; Collectors Should Take Note

Second Circuit Holds Servicing Transfer Notice Not Exempt from FDCPA

Sale of Assets Results in Disposable Income

Grad-School Loan Binge Fans Debt Worries

Loan relief eyed for students hurt by Corinthian Colleges bankruptcy

Can Litigation Funding Thrive on Bankruptcy?

STUDENT LOANS: Attorney general warns against paying fees to consolidate debt

Events That Educate

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Don’t Miss NACBA’s Upcoming Webinar!

There is still time to Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing  For Law Firms  Webinar, Wednesday, August 26, 2015  at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. You’ll learn how to establish a comprehensive online presence that will increase your exposure, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct. It’s Free for NACBA Members!

Join Fred J. Cohen, JD the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media  as he provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

Mark Your Calendars for NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

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NACBA is gearing up for the next Annual Convention!  Make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/13

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Did You Know…

FCC Fines Marketer Nearly $3M for Robocall Violations

Regulator Wins Default Judgment; Company Ordered to Cease Collections

Data Brokers Charged in $7M Payday Loan Scam

CFPB, FDIC and OCC Issue Fines Against Citizens Bank

Serious Delinquency Rate for Single-Family Mortgages Reaches Record Low

Attorney Insight: The FCC’s TCPA Consent Order

Why the Debate Over College Costs Is About More Than College

Student loan debt hits $1.27 trillion, grows $3,055 every second

United States: What’s Next? Recent Actions Highlight CFPB’s Focus On Student Loans

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Free Webinar for NACBA Members!

  • Are you struggling to establish a powerful online presence for your law firm?
  • Have a website that looks nice but doesn’t bring in new business for your firm?
  • Not sure what kind of web presence you need since you get all of your business through referrals?

Then you definitely want to Register for the Effective (And Ethical) Online Marketing  For Law Firms  Webinar, Wednesday, August 26, 2015  at 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. You’ll learn how to establish a comprehensive online presence that will increase your exposure, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Join Fred J. Cohen, JD the founder and CEO of Amicus Creative Media  as he provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

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Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

Get Connected with NACBA’s Listserv

Do you want to connect with your peers? Pose bankruptcy questions and get real time responses ? As a NACBA member you have access to one of the most popular features of NACBA membership the NACBA Listserv. Participants enjoy the unparalleled ability to post both the easy and hard questions to some of the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the nation.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/3

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Get All Your Bankruptcy News!

Amici NCLC and NACBA Argue Brunner Test Outdated

Americans Support CFPB’s Payday Lending Rules

Bankruptcy fears as interest rates are set to rise

Why the FCC’s Robo-Call Ruling Is Unfair to Banks

New Study Compares Millennials’ Credit Characteristics, Average Debt with Other Generations

CAC Launches Grassroots Campaign Against California Wage Garnishment Bill

Consumer Survey Underscores Issue of Mis-placed Regulatory Focus

What General Counsel Should Know When a Company’s Tenant Files for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Law News: Recoupment or Setoff? – A Distinction with a Difference

Student loan debtors using Chapter 13 bankruptcy to buy time on payments

Consumer debts amid flat wages as rising rates loom

What growing credit card debt means for the Greater Washington economy

Bostonians have less credit card debt than most other Americans

NACBA Events

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Free Webinar for all NACBA Members on August 26th!

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 provides examples of effective websites, a list of concrete strategies to follow as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

The Presentation Will Cover:
– Establishing your branding and striking imagery to powerfully resonate with prospects, clients and colleagues
– Overview of how search engines can increase your online exposure, keywords to consider and tips on enhancing search performance.
– Turning your website into a potent resource How to use legal content to convey credibility
– Overview of blogging, its benefits and best practices
– Utilizing effective top of mind marketing tools to supercharge referrals
– Criteria for selecting a provider

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

Did you enjoy #NACBACHI? Then make sure you Save the Date for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, May 19-22, 2016!

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Take a moment to read the latest edition of  The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. This edition covers relevant topics such as; The Top 25 Mortgage Myths, Non Bankruptcy Options for Student Loan Debtors, Building a Better Automatic Stay Violation Claim, The Behavior Selection Business,The Necessity of Filing Proofs of Claim For Secured Creditors in Chapter 13,When Filing Proof of Claim Violates the FDCPA, The Myth of Pandora and Scenes From #NACBACHI.

Membership Benefits

Did you know that as a NACBA Member you receive discounted rates on essential products and services from prominent industry companies, including Verizon, Staples, Fastenal, John Deere, Sprint, Wesco and Expedia through National Purchasing Partners (NPP)? Take advantage of these discounts today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/28

 

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Finance Company Faces Possible TCPA Class Action

Scammers in Account Data Theft Reach Settlements

Appeals Court Reopens Lawsuit Against CFPB

Operation Choke Point Bill Set for Committee Mark Up

House Financial Services Committee Holds Final Dodd-Frank Anniversary Hearing

Credit Card Debt Burdens Vary Across Largest 25 Cities in the U.S.

Press Release Opposing Section 52106 in Senate Highway Trust Fund Bill Mandating IRS to Use Private Debt Collectors,

Drop in Commodity Pricing, Liquidity Drives ‘Upstream’ Bankruptcy Filings

People Fare Better After Filing Bankruptcy

Fitch: U.S. Consumer Bankruptcies Set to Fall to Eight-Year Low

NACBA Events

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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.

The Presentation Will Cover:

– Establishing your branding and striking imagery to powerfully resonate with prospects, clients and colleagues
– Overview of how search engines can increase your online exposure, keywords to consider and tips on enhancing search performance.
– Turning your website into a potent resource How to use legal content to convey credibility
– Overview of blogging, its benefits and best practices
– Utilizing effective top of mind marketing tools to supercharge referrals
– Criteria for selecting a provider

NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention!

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

NACBA Benefits

Amicus Creative Media

Does your firm need a comprehensive website  that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals? Amicus Creative Media is the solution. As the Preferred Website Developer for NACBA, all members can receive a semi-custom website package for only $1199 (usually $2250). These powerful websites include:

– Captivating designs
– Professional content written exclusively for NACBA Members
– Integrated site tools such as click to call technology, e-newsletter management and an online consultation request tool
– Unparalleled white glove support to help you every step of the way

NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

As NACBA gears up for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco we can’t help but to reminisce on the success of NACBACHI! Walk back down memory lane with us in “Sweet Home Chicago: Scenes From #NACBACHI,” in The Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/22

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Consumer Advocates Applaud DOD Move to Protect Troops from Predatory Lending,

Funds from Consent Order Not Estate Property

Dodd-Frank Anniversary Celebrated with More Fighting

Consumer Credit Default Rates Increase

Regulators Fine Citigroup $770M Over Credit Card Add-On Products

LifeLock Allegedly Violated FTC Settlement

CFPB Issues Consent Order and Penalty Against CitiBank for Credit Card Practices

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Speaks Out Against Dodd-Frank Act

Department Stores National Bank To Pay $23.8M For Charging Fees on Collection Accounts

Taxpayers Could Lose Billions If Students Walk Away From Loans

Medicare Jurisdictional Bar Limits Bankruptcy Court Authority in Health Care Bankruptcy

Reversing the Trend: Will Congress Act to Except College Tuition Payments from Clawback in Bankruptcy? – Congress Weighs Legislation that May Preclude Suit by Bankruptcy Trustees Against Colleges and Universities to Recover a Bankrupt Parent’s Tuition Payments for a Student

Upcoming Events

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, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct. Free to All NACBA Members!

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

NACBA Benefits

Did you read the latest edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal?

NACBA Member Jay Fleischman gives an insightful look into “Non Bankruptcy Options for Student Loan Debtors,” in the summer edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

Spend a summer evening under the stars watching the Yankees! NACBA Members receive special rates to attend Yankee home games as one of their member benefits. Check out the different levels of discounts and the games available!

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Stay connected and up to date on the relevant topics through your NACBA Membership. Renew Today!

Join NACBA and take advantage of the networking, education and resources NACBA offers!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/21

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Predatory Lending Lawsuits Dismissed

Regulator Launches Monthly Complaint Report

Fixing errors on Ohioans’ credit reports

An Emerging Trend: Bankruptcy Trustees Seeking to Claw Back Tuition Payments Made by Unsuspecting Parents

California Supreme Court Grants Review of Homeowner’s Wrongful Foreclosure Claims

Reform the CFPB to Better Protect Consumers

Five Years Ago Congress Tried to Fix Wall Street. How is That Going?

Credit Reporting Companies Top CFPB List of Consumer Complaints

Upcoming Events

Register for Today’s Webinar!

There is still time to Register for today’s Webinar, “Security Clearances & Bankruptcy,” at 3 PM ET/ 12 PST. If you represent federal employees, government contractors, or members of the military has most likely been asked what impact bankruptcy will have on a debtor’s security clearance you don’t want to miss hearing what Michael Jones Esq., Judge Advocate, U.S. Army, Ron Sykstus Esq., and Tara Twomey Esq. have to say about different types of security clearances, the impact of bankruptcy, and how the client might mitigate potential effects.

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, enhance your credibility and foster referrals while following the Rules of Professional Conduct. Free to All NACBA Members!

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

NACBA Benefits

Check Out The Latest Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Read NACBA Member’s Nancy Clark’s latest article in the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal, “The Necessity of Filing Proofs of Claim For Secured Creditors in Chapter 13 .”

As a NACBA member you can receive discounted mailing services! NACBA and www.certificateofservice.com have teamed up to offer every user of the NACBA/COS mailing system the benefit of reduced pricing on per page copy costs, reduced postage, as well as the same reliability and timeliness of the www.certificateofservice.com mailing system.

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