NCLC

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/28

nacbapicture

Monday’s News…

The Inside Story of the CFPB’s Battle Over Auto Lending

Consumer Reporting Agencies’ Reforms Start to Take Shape

Consumers Report Improvement in Overall Financial Situations

Identity Thieves Posing as Debt Collectors Cause Uptick in Scams in Ohio

Elizabeth Warren, Russ Feingold talk student debt at UW-Madison

Ohio fees for debt collection questioned

House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Reform the CFPB

NACBA Events Educate

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

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

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 

sanfran

 

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 is proud partner with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world’s leading insurance brokerages and risk management firms. Check out the three different types of insurance they are offering:

  • Discovery Health Exchange
  • Sure Path Identity Theft
  • Lawyers Professional Liability and Business Insurance

Visit NACBA’s Membership Benefits section to learn more about each of these insurance and who you can contact to receive more information.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

It’s almost October, is this your renewal month? If so Renew Today!

Not a member of NACBA? Join and receive benefits that will be an investment in you!

Stay current on Bankruptcy News and NACBA News Subscribe Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/3

nacbapicture

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Amici NCLC and NACBA Argue Brunner Test Outdated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

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

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!

NACBA Membership

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 7/16

nacbapicture

NCLC & NACA Statement Regarding Fair Consumer Reporting in Bankruptcy Act of 2015

County to Use Collection Agency to Recover Delinquencies

Battle Against the FCC’s TCPA Declaratory Ruling and Order Has Just Begun

Senators Question CFPB Director about Data Collection Initiatives

Federal Court Denies Law Firm’s Motion to Dismiss CFPB Lawsuit

Senate Democrats Urge CFPB to Write Small-Business Loan Reporting Rule

Texas-Based Commerical Debt Collector Faces Penalty and Consent Order From Minnesota

Payday Lender Prepaid Cards: Overdraft and Junk Fees Hit Cash-Strapped Families Coming and Going,

Ohio Senator Introduces Bill to Improve Accuracy of Consumer Credit Reporting

Debtors Unfairly Excluded From Protection

UPDATE 4-U.S. senators introduce bankruptcy bill for Puerto Rico

Upcoming NACBA Events

Register for the July 21st Webinar: Security Clearances & Bankruptcy.  Hear Featured Presenters: Michael Jones Esq., Judge Advocate, U.S. Army, Tara Twomey Esq. review different types of security clearances, the impact of bankruptcy, and how the client might mitigate potential effects.

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

NACBA Benefits 

Are you Navigating through the hiring process at your firm? Read The Behavior Selection Business by NACBA Member Kevin Chern in NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal.

Summer vacation doesn’t have to break the budget. NACBA Members receive special rates at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort as a membership benefit when they enter the NACBA promotion code. 

Don’t Allow Your NACBA Membership to Lapse, Renew Today!

Take Advantage of All NACBA Offers, Join Today!

 

 

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/15

NACBA/ NCLC: Comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Information Regarding Student Loan Servicing

Appeals Court Rules Against Debt Collector

Florida AG Warns About Scams Rising

Department of Education and Corinthian Student Committee Reach Debt Relief Agreement

Judge Issues Order Denying Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in CFPB v. Hanna Debt Collection Litigation

Payday Lender Prepaid Cards: Overdraft and Junk Fees Hit Cash-Strapped Families Coming and Going,

Growing Consensus Permits Lien Strip in Chapter 20

AG: Chase to pay $136 million settlement, correct unlawful credit card debt collection practices

Read Building a Better Automatic Stay Violation Claim by NACBA Member David Leibowitz in the Summer Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Benefit Alert! NACBA Members save up to 25% off processing fees by accepting debit and credit card payments through the LawPay: Credit and Debit Card Processing!