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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/8

Making Headlines…

Consumer Credit Hits New Record Amid Slow Growth

CFPB Plan Would All But Ban Arbitration Clauses

Fraudulent Debt Collection Scam Reported in Minnesota

Convenience Fees at Heart of Debt Collection Settlement

CFPB Takes Aim at Corporate Get-Out-of-Jail Cards

Joint Tenancy: What Happens When a Joint Tenant’s Interest Becomes Part of the Bankruptcy Estate?

Democrats push ‘Higher Ed, Lower Debt’ bill at hearing

Student Debt Is Worse Than You Think

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Need a Vacation? Need some CLE? Members Can Have it All Aboard NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event! Mark your calendars for October 7-10, 2016 and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!The Summit at Sea will offer education on a variety of topics that you will not want to miss. Schedule and speakers will be announced soon.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

October Schedule

Enter to Win!

Visit NACBA Facebook for chance at winning FREE admission to Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop and a NACBA Prize Package! Enter by October 16, 2015.

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
Visit the Workshop Agenda for a complete list of speakers.
Register Here

November Schedule

Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Webinar
Thursday, November 19, 2015
3:00 PM ET/ 2:00 PM CT/1:00 PM MT/12:00 PM PT
Presented by: John Rao, Esq., NACBA Board of Directors and attorney with the National Consumer Law Center
Description: Full overview on what Official Bankruptcy Forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015.

More information coming soon…

December Schedule

Beyond Confidentiality: Bankruptcy Attorneys and Security Best Practices,
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
3:00 PM Eastern /2:00 PM Central / 1:00PM Mountain / 12:00 PM Pacific,
Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association

More Info Coming Soon…

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

Save the date we’re heading to the golden coast! Join us in San Francisco, CA on May 19-22, 2016 at the Downtown Marriott Marquis for another dynamic NACBA Convention.

Your NACBA Membership Is An Investment In You

NACBA and www.certificateofservice.com have teamed up to offer NACBA members discounted mailing services! Every user of the NACBA/COS mailing system gets the benefit of reduced pricing on per page copy costs, reduced postage, as well as the same reliability and timeliness of thewww.certificateofservice.com mailing system.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/7

Today’s Headlines…

Collection Agencies Settle North Carolina Investigation

Lower Interest Rates, Higher Filing Costs Influence Bankruptcies

Debt Relief Operation Agrees to $7.9M Judgment

Study Shows Role Debt Collectors Play in Alerting Consumers to Identity Theft

Convenience Fees at Heart of Debt Collection Settlement

Harsh McCoy Rule Rejected in Late Tax Return Cases

Collection Agencies Play Role in ID Theft Alerts: Report

NACBA’s 2016 FALL WORKSHOP

Need a Vacation? Need some CLE? Members Can Have it All Aboard NACBA’s Summit at Sea!

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NACBA Events

TODAY’S WEBINAR! REGISTER TODAY!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

October Schedule

November Schedule

More information coming soon…

24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

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

Your NACBA Membership Is An Investment In You

Are you utilizing all the benefits that NACBA offers? Take a moment to review what your NACBA Membership offers you, visit Membership Benefits for the comprehensive list of perks you get as a member.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/2

This Weekend’s Headlines…

Feds Order $44.1M in Relief for Illegal Debt Collection Tactics

CFPB Orders Indirect Auto Finance Company to Pay $48.3M in Relief and Penalties for Illegal Debt Collection Tactics

Defecting Dems Surface in CFPB Battle

House Financial Services Committee Advances Bills Backed by ACA International to Reform the CFPB

The Examiners: Practical Impairment Leads to Chapter 11

Congress shouldn’t force IRS to use private debt collectors

Experian, ABA Breached; 15M Consumers, 6,400 Bankers Affected

Westlake Financial Services Enters into Consent Order with CFPB

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t let the weekend begin without registering for these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

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

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Amicus Creative Media offers bankruptcy attorneys a comprehensive website solution that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals. 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:

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/30

What’s in Today’s Headlines…

Industry Group Applauds Debt Collection Impact Study

Fifth Third Settles Equal Credit Opportunity Act Charges

Mortgage Delinquencies Drop By Largest Amount in Four Years

CFPB Overestimates Potential Discrimination, Documents Show

CFPB Presents Semi-Annual Report to House Financial Services Committee

Caulkett Does Not Apply in Chapter 13

US consumer spending up 0.4 percent in August

Student Loan Problem Garners National Attention from Presidential Candidates. Private Sector Responds with Creative Solutions

No, Student Borrowers Don’t Need to Worry About Loan Market Turmoil

CFPB Head Defends Regulator’s Work Before Lawmakers

Consumer Regulator Considers Student Loan Rules To Fix ‘Widespread Failures’

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t miss out on these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

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

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Looking to make a change in your career? Or maybe you’re thinking about adding staff to your firm, whatever the case visit NACBA’s Career Center. You can view jobs, post a resume, set up an email job alert, post a job, and view resumes of potential employees.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/29

Making Headlines Today…

Fifth Third Bank Reaches Settlement with CFPB, DOJ after Auto Financing Review

Payday Lending Association’s Operation Choke Point Lawsuit Moves Forward

Devious Device Disables Debtors’ Car

Judge Drills Down on Tuition Payments in Parents’ Bankruptcy

Tough News for Lenders – Major NC Supreme Court Decision on Collection of Post-Foreclosure Deficiencies

ACCT Report Presents New View of Student Loan Debt

Central State students carry most student loan debt in nation

NACBA Events Educate

Don’t miss out on these dynamic events in October!

Family Law and Bankruptcy Webinar
Speaker: Ian M. Falcone with The Falcone Law Firm
Wednesday, October 7th 2015,
3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
Register Here

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 24th ANNUAL NACBA CONVENTION

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

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

NACBA has partnered with Google! Through our Attorney Finder, when you enhance your marker, you will get an official Google Maps Street View virtual tour of your business establishment that is displayed in Google, in the Attorney Finder, and you can embed it on your own website and Facebook page. Professional **YouTube for business videos are also available through our Google partnership.

Benefits to claiming your listing:

Stand out on the map
Provide a wealth of information to in-market / spend-ready clients when they need it
A free *Google Street View Virtual Tour inside your business establishment
Full, unlimited access to manage your listing 24 / 7
Push offers, announcements, and other communications to prospective clients
Show videos to viewers
Give prospects driving directions, click to call, website link
Create or upload e-fliers and e-brochures in the dashboard
Get viewer and favorited stat reports at your fingertips

Claiming your listing is only $39 per month and includes the Google Street View Indoors Virtual Tour* of your business establishment!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/24

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!

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

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

NACBA Events Educate!

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

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00pm EST, 12:00pm PST
$25 NACBA Members
$75 Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

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

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.
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/16

Today’s Headlines…

Feds Shut Down Debt Relief Law Firm

New Research Shows Changing Characteristics of Student Loan Borrowers Who Default

New Administrative Orders Amend Procedures for Creditors in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases Pending in the Middle District of Florida

Avoiding the Fire Sale: Protecting Your Security Interest Against Multiple Creditor Claims

Proposed Bill Eliminates Student Loan Discharge Exception

Rising Student Loan Defaults Driven by Non-Traditional Borrowers

A plan to fix college loans, debt and the burden on students and the economy

Stop Blaming The Wrong Colleges For Student Loan Debt

CFPB Cracks Down on Major Debt Collection Companies for Due Diligence and Deceptive Practices Infractions

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Read timely topics that are relevant to your practice in the new Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.
Sign up for one of the Playback NACBA packages from the 2015 NACBA Convention in Chicago to have access to session recordings.
Amicus Brief Project and Litigation Support– NACBA files amicus briefs in selected appellate and Supreme Court cases that could significantly impact consumer bankruptcy rights. As a NACBA member you have access to all amicus briefs as well as model briefs on numerous issues arising under the 2005 bankruptcy amendments.
Professional development is simple and affordable with Continuing Legal Education: On Demand with Attorney Credits.com. NACBA members are entitled to a 15% discount off allCLE courses and bundles and processes CLE credits in over 30 U.S. States.

NACBA Events

San Francisco has never looked better with the 24th Annual NACBA Convention coming to town! Mark your calendars for May 19-22, 2016! You won’t want to miss this awesome event!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/8

In Today’s Headlines…

Debt Relief Firm Banned by FTC

DOJ, CFPB Officials Warn More ‘Redlining’ Cases on

ACA, CAC Launch Local Grassroots Campaign Against Wage Garnishment Bill

Research Shows Shift in Hospitals’ Financial Risk

Broken Chain of Title and Disallowed Claims

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Joins the Growing List of Petitions Against FCC For TCPA Ruling

Soaring student loan debt poses risk to nation’s future economic growth

Malloy signs legislation to help ease college debt

‘Zombie debts’ harm Ohioans’ credit reports

Plano man sues Houston collections agency regarding collection letter

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We’re Counting Down the Days Until the 24th Annual NACBA Convention!

NACBA is gearing up for the 24th Annual Convention being held in the beautiful city of San Francisco on May 19-22nd in 2016! Mark your calendar and save the date you won’t want to miss this awesome event!

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Summer is over, but you can still catch up on the Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.
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.
Do you want your firm’s website to stand out? Amicus Creative Media offers bankruptcy attorneys a comprehensive website solution that increases visibility, generates new business and supercharges referrals. As the Preferred Website Developer for NACBA, all members can receive a semi-custom website package for only $1199 (usually $2250).
Through National Purchasing Partners (NPP) NACBA Members receive discounted rates on essential products and services from prominent industry companies, including Verizon, Staples, Fastenal, John Deere, Sprint, Wesco and Expedia.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/1

In the Headlines..

CFPB Hears Growing Calls to Draft Business Loan Data Rule

Illinois Collec tion Agency Act Updates Are Material, And Have Already Taken Effect

Payday Lenders Balk at CFPB’s Proposed Rules

Post-Discharge Agreement to Pay Unenforceable

NYDFS Amendments Take Effect Sept. 9, And New FAQs Released

New TransUnion Analysis Finds Enriched Data Boosts Recovered Dollars in Collections

Medical debt collectors up in arms over FCC ruling

NACBA Events Educate

Are You Ready for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention?

NACBA is gearing up for the 24th Annual Convention being held in beautiful San Francisco on May 19-22nd in 2016! Mark your calendar and save the date you won’t want to miss this awesome event!

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

Summer may be coming to a close, but there are still plenty of hot topics to read in the Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.
Want a recap o 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.
Need a change of wardrobe? Do some end of the season shopping at Brooks Brothers. All NACBA members have the opportunity to enroll for the Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card. As a Brooks Brothers Corporate Member, you will receive an everyday 15% savings on regular priced merchandise.
September is a perfect time to catch a baseball game! The New York Yankees are pleased to offer the members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys the opportunity to attend Yankees home games for special prices. Click HERE for more information

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Don’t start September, without renewing your NACBA Membership. Renew your membership today!

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