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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/11

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Mandamus Cannot Substitute for Untimely Appeal

U.S. debt collector gets five years in prison for fraud scheme

CFPB, NY AG join forces to fight illegal national debt collection scheme

Second Circuit Moots Class Claims Based on Offer of Judgment

Utah’s average student loan debt is the lowest in the nation

5 ways President Trump could affect your student loans

Residential Credit Solutions accused of violating law governing debt collection

Ninth Circuit Rules Foreclosure of Deed of Trust Is Not Debt Collection: Leave “Tow Truck Guy” Alone

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Stephen Fairley, CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

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There are 6 critical numbers every bankruptcy lawyer running and growing a business needs to understand and review every month. Unfortunately, many attorneys don’t have the systems in place to obtain these numbers nor do they know which numbers are the most critical to their success. If you don’t know your numbers you cannot build a financially successful law firm! This webinar will provide you with the tools you need to accurately gauge the financial stability and health of your business.

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/9

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Auto and Student Loans Cause Consumer Borrowing Surge in September

The Election That Changed the Collection Industry Forever

What Could Trump’s Presidency Mean for the Debt Collection Industry?

Mortgage Lenders Receive Wake Up Call From CFPB

The CFPB Final Prepaid Rule Is Here: A First Look at the Elements of the Final Prepaid Rule Published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in October 2016 – Research and Markets

Consumer Debt Habits Barely Budge Despite CARD Act’s Nudge

Consumers’ debt up in September

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

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 11/8

What’s Making Headlines Today?

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Department of Education Releases Student Loan Servicing Requirements

Report: Growing Personal Loan Balances Fuel Consumer Credit Markets

Debt Collector Wins Summary Judgment in 11th Circuit Envelope Case with Spokeo Assist

Fla. App. Court Holds FCCPA’s Notice of Assignment Requirement Applies to Mortgagees, But Not Condition Precedent to Foreclosure

District Court Oversteps on Issue of Sovereign Immunity in Section 362

Department of Education Adopts Rules Increasing Student Loan Risk for Schools

Could the election stall progress on student loan debt relief?

The Ninth Circuit Holds That Enforcing A Security Interest Is Not Necessarily Debt Collection

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

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 11/1

New Month…New Headlines…

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California Enacts Student Loan Servicer Licensing Requirement

FCC’s Industry-Led “Robocall Strike Force” Holds Second Meeting to Highlight Progress

CFPB Debt Collection Meeting Long on Nightmare Anecdotes, Short on Data, Detail

Student Loans Show Surge in CFPB October Complaints Report

HAMP Deadline Is Fast Approaching

CFPB: Student loan companies are illegally denying borrowers right to make lower payments

CFPB says 4 dozen mortgage companies may be violating disclosure requirements

1 wrong move can bring ‘zombie’ debt back from the grave

Client Alert: Federal Appeals Court Rules That Bankrupt Debtors’ Choice to “Surrender” Real Property Waives Their Right to Contest Foreclosure

Bankruptcy is Romantic: Maine Bankruptcy Court Holds That a Debtor’s Interest in Her Engagement Ring is Exempt

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Have you heard about the new tools NACBA offers our members? Executive Director, Dan LaBert’s article, “What is Network NACBA?” in today’s CBJ Highlight will highlight our exciting new platform with Higher Logic that allows you to build community, collaborate with peers, and so much more!

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

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Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 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 10/28

Let’s Jump Into the Weekend With These Headlines…

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NetSpend Plans Evasions of CFPB Prepaid Rules to Preserve $80 Million in Overdraft Fees

CFPB Issues New Guidance on Supervision of Service Providers

FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Hasn’t Impressed Chairman Wheeler Yet

CFPB puts 44 mortgage lenders and brokers on notice over HMDA requirements

TCPA Case Law Review for October 2016

SDNY Bankruptcy Court Publishes Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

CFPB Mortgage Servicing Rules Published

New federal rules could make it easier to have student loans forgiven

Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Student Loans

AG Cooper Announces Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for 10K NC Students

Ninth Circuit Holds Non-Judicial Foreclosure of Deed of Trust Is Not Debt Collection under the FDCPA

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Greg Ray Fraley give us insight into, “The Top 12 Malpractice Mistakes Made by Bankruptcy Attorneys,” in today’s CBJ Highlight

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

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Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 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 10/27

What’s Making the News…

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Plan May Provide for Balloon Payment

FCC, task force working on ways to end robocalls

Familiar Territory: Foreclosures Return to Pre-Crisis Levels

CFPB Revises Compliance Bulletin on Service Providers

Banks are issuing credit cards like it’s 2007

U.S. FCC chairman wants more industry action on robocalls

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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This is a perfect day to kick back and read the fall edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. Catch up on relevant and timely articles like, “Clawback Periods May Extend Six to Ten Years,” by Robert C. Meyers in today’s #CBJ Highlight!

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 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 10/19

Midweek Headlines…

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Overall Consumer Spending is Stable in Third Quarter

Demand for Full Payment Does Not Accelerate Mortgage Maturity Date

CFPB Predicts DC Circuit Ruling Won’t Survive Challenge

Creditors and Debt Collectors Should Pay Close Attention to the CFPB’s Consent Order with Navy Federal Credit Union

SDNY Bankruptcy Rules Are About to Change: What You Need to Know About the @USBCSDNY Proposed Amendments

Supreme Court Watch 2016-2017 – Part I: Structured Dismissals and Insider Claims

Student Loan Debt Hits Another Record High

Federal watchdog sees major cracks in program to help student loan defaulters

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Save yourself and your client time when preparing their bankruptcy petition by following these suggestions by David P. Leibowitz, Esq. in his informative article, “The Importance of Due Diligence. “

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 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 10/14

It’s Friday! Dive Into These End of the Week Headlines! nacbapicture

FDCPA Case Law Review for September 2016

Court Finds that Parents Convicted of Ponzi Scheme Received Value from Tuition Payments

Bankruptcy Avoidance Litigation Part II – Do I Really Have To Give That Payment Back?

CFPB announces several leadership changes

D.C. Circuit Brings CFPB under Presidential Control

Top 10 States for Foreclosure

A Look at What’s in Store for the CFPB

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Debt-Collections Case

ADVOCATES WANT LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO CURB SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS

Treasury Finalizes New Regulations to Limit ‘Earnings Stripping’

Hot Off the Press

The Fall Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal is hot off the press with articles and topics that are relevant to you! Start off by reading NACBA’s President’s Report by Edward Boltz as he talks about the impact NACBA has had in the last 25 years.

Upcoming NACBA Events