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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/1

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Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend…

U.S. Department of Education Releases Borrower Defense Report Update

No Equitable Tolling for Section 727(a)(2) Look-Back Period

Wells Fargo Will Pay $16.3 Million to End TCPA Suit

Plaintiff Counsel Threatened With Sanctions Responds to Judge in Experian “Meaningful Review” Credit Dispute Case

Higher Ed Law Firm Takes on Bankruptcy Trustees in Tuition Battles

Disregarded Entities and Cancellation of Debt Income: Are They Really Disregarded if They Are in Bankruptcy or Insolvent? Will We See More Guidance on When They Are Disregarded? 

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

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Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/29

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Midweek News…

Student Loan Debt Has Ripple Effect for Borrowers Across Income Levels

Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses TCPA Lawsuit Where Plaintiff Manufactured Claims

Discharge Injunction Does Not Apply to Domestic Support Obligation

3 Takeaways (a Litigator’s Perspective) from CFPB Supervisory Highlights

CFPB Updates Mortgage Servicing Rules

US Supreme Court to weigh Miami predatory lending lawsuit

Supreme Court to Hear Case on ATM Fees

WHO GOT RICH OFF THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Take a moment to look at the line up of Speakers that will be presenting the sessions on #NACBA’s Summit at Sea.

Mark your calendars, save the dates and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/27

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Monday’s Headlines…

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Releases Draft of GOP Financial CHOICE Act

Garnishment as Avoidable Transfer

New Putative FCRA Class Action May Signal a Trend

CFPB Will Appeal Decision Blocking its Investigation into College Accreditation Organization

Supreme Court lets debt collection class-action suit proceed

Debt collectors harass family over fake loans

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

Facebook and content marketing are two of the most cost effective ways to generate high quality leads to your law firm. Many law firms have tried social media and failed because they didn’t have a proven blueprint that shows them exactly how to do it…until now! In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event along with some Pre-event fun and learning!

In addition to the Summit at Sea, NACBA will be offering a pre-cruise session at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel, in South Beach Miami. on Thursday, October 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Kent Anderson and Larry Heinkel will talk Taxes for Non Bankruptcy & Bankruptcy Attorneys 101:What You Need to Know. Plan to join us for this special session and earn some extra CLE before the cruise departs and kick back at the Launch Party afterward!  To register for the sessions on land and sea, CLICK HERE!

Mark your calendars, save the dates, and make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/22

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Catch Up On Today’s News…

Debtor may not modify default interest rate.

Rep. Austin Scott’s (R-GA) Bills Undercut Lifeline, Limiting Economic and Education Opportunities for Low-Income Families

F.H. Cann Receives ATO From Department of ED for Student Loan Collections

Millions of U.S. Consumers Escaping Subprime Credit

Counsel’s Corner: Changes to the FDCPA Landscape

Freddie Mac Peddles More Deeply Delinquent Loans

UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!

Mark your calendars, save the dates, and make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/20

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Lawsuit Filings Decline for Second Straight Month

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Spending Bill

FTC Issues Comments on FCC’s TCPA Proposed Rule

How the FCC Misinterpreted Congress’ Mandate for the TCPA Debt Collection Exemption

Compassion and Common Sense Enter Student Loan Discharge Arena

House GOP Bill Would Give Congress Final Say on Some CFPB Rules

UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Did you know you can bring the kids too? Check out these activities for family friendly fun while you learn and earn credit!

  • NEW! Royal Babies and Tots NurserySM
  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
  • Expanded teen-only hangout areas
  • Splash Deck with interactive play fountain
  • Bungee trampoline area for kids ages 6 and up
  • Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures

Mark your calendars, save the dates, and make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/16

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What’s Happening Today…

Sizing Up the CFPB’s Favorite Enforcement Targets

Monthly Decline in Debt Collection Complaints to CFPB Continues

Update: FCC Releases Consumer Advisory Committee’s Formal Recommendations on TCPA Proposed Rule

ConServe Submits Thoughtful Response to FCC Request for Comments on TCPA Exception for Government Debts

Republican Lawmaker’s Plan Details Curbs on Bank Regulators

CFPB asks appeals court to rule on probe of college accreditor

GAO Report Faults CFPB on Internal Control Deficiencies

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

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HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/15

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Midweek News…

FTC, Florida AG Take Action Against Robocall Operation

DOE Seeks To Stop Arbitration Agreements Between Borrowers, Schools

Legislation Calls for Updates to CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Consumers’ Financial Expectations Decline Slightly

SSA May Not Recoup Overpayment from Future Benefits

To Assume or Reject: Unexpired Real Property Leases in Bankruptcy

Press Release: Rep. Love Bill Protects Consumers from Debt Collection Abuses

Scranton resident alleges unlawful debt collection

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

PAST NACBA EVENT

HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

NACBA has partnered with Google Maps to create the NACBA Member Map. Live on NACBA.org, potential clients using any connected device (desktop, laptop, and mobile) will be shown NACBA member firms near them right now. Using built-in GPS positioning technology, potential clients will be presented with NACBA member firms in their city and region. They will be able to tap the firm’s map markers to get contact information and driving directions to a NACBA Member office. As part of NACBA’s enhanced Membership Benefits, all NACBA members in good standing have basic contact info already listed on this state of the art mapping interface!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/10

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It’s Friday! Check out the Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend!

State’s Payday Loan Rollover Ban Safe from CFPB Rules: Officials

Medicaid Growth Reduces Debt Sent to Collections: Research

Company Settles FTC’s Telemarketing Charges

Survey: Consumers Report Improvement in Healthcare Access, Affordability

Certainty of Hopelessness that Judge Will See Reason

Bankers’ Group Supports Bill To Reform CFPB

Money Tips: Student loan default rate could be worse than thought

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/7

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What’s New?

DBA International Responds to Debt-Buying Exposé

Bogus Collection Calls Target New England Consumers

U.S. Card Issuers Lose $10.9B Annually to Fraud: LexisNexis

Notice of Abandonment Not Required under 554(c)

ACA Submits Comments on TCPA Proposed Rule for Federal Government Debt Collection Calls

Economists Predict Overall Financial Rebound This Year

ACA International White Paper Shows How Outdated TCPA Only Serves to Enrich Plaintiff Attorneys

FDCPA Case Law Review for May 2016

A Win for Creditors: The United States Supreme Court Expands the Meaning of Actual Fraud for Bankruptcy Discharge

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

Discovery Health Exchange: Offering a marketplace for NACBA members to shop for health insurance through a selection of insurance carriers and also offering other insurance options, such as dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness etc. For more information, please contact Vice President Irene M. Walton at Irene_Walton@ajg.com or call (215) 351-4765. Please note, coverage is for individuals, not group. Also, the following states are not yet available: VT, WV, WY, SD, RI, MT, MA, DC

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/3

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

CFPB’s Payday Lending Proposal Would Shut Out Banks

CFPB Releases Proposed Rule on Payday Lending and Other Small Dollar Loans

Total Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Increase 32 Percent in May

Scrutiny Leads Mo. Hospital to Curb Debt-Collection Suits

Doral Company Ran Massive Student Loan Debt Scam, Feds Say

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Fall to 3-Month Low

THIS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

NACBA BENEFIT

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NACBA’s Webinars are informative, relevant and available to you as a NACBA Member! Have you missed any of our webinars? No worries! You can still access them through our NACAB Store. Here are some of the webinars you can still access.

  • Lesson from Harris v. Viegelagn  (More Info)
  • Regulation X & Z Enforcement: New Tools for Consumer Attorneys (More Info)
  • New Proof of Claim & Mortgage Attachment: Other Form Changes (More Info)
  • 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!

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