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News That Matter to You …

Collection Complaints Decline in Latest CFPB Report

Study: Consumers’ Healthcare Financial Burden is Growing

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Madden Case, Leaving Unanswered Question about Competing State Laws

Rehearing Sought in Case Backing CFPB Enforcement Authority

CFPB Must Address Lenders’ HMDA Data Privacy Concerns

Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers May Soon Have Discharge Options

Education Department Forgives $171 Million in Debt Owed by Former Corinthian Students

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The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
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Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/11

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Mid Week Headlines…

CFPB’s Lawsuit Challenged by Defunct Lender

Credit Protection Association Pays $72k, Adopts New Policies over FCRA Violations

FDCPA Case Law Review for April 2016

Second Circuit tells debt collectors to notify debtors of interest, late fees

Teacher Can’t Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Ch. 7 Debtor Wins Partial Discharge of Student Loans

WANT 3 GOOD REASONS TO ATTEND #NACBASF IN 7 DAYS?

There are so many reasons to attend #NACBASF, but our line up of Keynote Speakers is three of the most compelling reasons why you should Register Today! Check out who is headlining at#NACBASF 2016! Don’t miss these prominent speakers!

Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant. Shrum has advised practically every major Democratic candidate from Edmund Muskie and Ted Kennedy to All Gore and John Kerry, and understands how political campaigns are fought and won. Shrum is the author of No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner.

Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington. Prins’ latest acclaimed book All the Presidents’ Bankers is a groundbreaking narrative on how an elite group of men transformed the American economy & government, dictated policy & shaped world history. Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Adam Carroll, 2x Tedx Speaker. Founder of National Financial Educators, author of Winning the Money Game, director of Broke, Busted & Disgusted, host of Build a Bigger Life podcast and creator of Scholarship Mastery.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/10

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What’s making Headlines?

Nearly Half of Millennials Have Bad Credit: TransUnion

Debt Relief Scam Victims to Receive $1.87M

Online Lenders Queried by Regulators on Referral Fees, Bank Deals

Collection Agency Settles FTC’s Charges

Proposed Rule on Government Collection Calls Released

Consumers’ Perceived Credit Availability Falters, While Income and Spending Confidence Rebound

Pace of Total U.S. Consumer Borrowing Surges Since 2001

FCC Proposes to Protect Student Loan Borrowers and Other Consumers from a Tidal Wave of Robocalls and Texts from Collectors of Federal Debts

Report: HUD’s Sales of FHA-Defaulted Mortgage Loans Benefit the Big Mortgage Servicers and Hedge Funds While Homeowners Lose

Credit Protection Association Pays $72k, Adopts New Policies over FCRA Violations

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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October 7th-10th, 2016
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/1

Today’s Headlines…

Collection Agency Target of Seizure Complaint for Alleged Fraud

Feds Near Creation of Student Loan Servicing Regime

CFPB Reports Widespread Student Loan Servicing Problems

Study: Over-Regulation of Debt Collectors by CFPB Could Harm Consumers and Credit Economy

7th Cir. Confirms FDCPA Is Not Enforcement Mechanism for Matters Governed by Other Federal or State Laws

Congress Grills CFPB Director over New Rules, Bureau Methods

Senator Elizabeth Warren to Join Call to Alter Sales of Distressed Loans

Ayotte introduces legislation to refinance federal student loans

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
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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
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New NACBA State Chair Announced For Central California

Los Angeles Attorney Jenny Doling Tackles New Role Leading Education Program for National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) announced that California attorney Jenny L. Doling of the Law Offices of Jenny L. Doling, A.P.L.C. in Palm Desert, California will serve as its new state chair representing the entire Central District of California, the largest district in the Country.

As NACBA’s state chair for the Central District of California, Doling will serve as the official liaison between the group’s leadership in Washington, D.C. and its member attorneys, bankruptcy judges, and other court officials in the state, as well as serving as a primary contact for local media regarding consumer bankruptcy issues.

Serving approximately 3,500 members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy.

Jenny L. Doling said: “I am honored to represent NACBA as the new State Chair for the Central District of California. NACBA’s unparalleled efforts to advocate for consumer bankruptcy debtors nationwide has brought about clear and necessary changes in an unbalanced financial industry. I look forward to working with NACBA in its efforts to protect the rights of struggling families, to advocate for better laws, and to bring members together for a stronger debtors’ bar.”

NACBA Executive Director Dan LaBert said: “Our leadership team is dedicated to continuing our mission in California to help to protect the rights of families in financial distress at a grassroots level. Our national membership is supported by a strong network of state chairs appointees. Jenny is a longstanding NACBA member and will make an excellent state chair in the Central District of California. We look forward to working closely with her to represent bankruptcy attorneys and their important policy objectives across a wide range of issues.”

Jenny Doling has been working with consumer debtors for nearly 20 years, and is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada. She has several reported cases in the Central District of California and the 9th Circuit BAP. Doling is a Professor of Bankruptcy Law for the California Desert Trial Academy. In addition, she is an active member of NACBA, and the California Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum (IEBF). Doling is a frequent panel speaker at continuing education conferences for IEBF, NACBA, NACTT, and NCBJ.

New NACBA State Chair Announced For Georgia

Atlanta Attorney Alex Dolhancyk Tackles New Role Leading Education Program for National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) announced that Atlanta bankruptcy attorney Alex Dolhancyk of The Dolhancyk Law Firm in Jonesboro, GA will serve as its new state chair representing Georgia.

As NACBA’s state chair in Georgia, Dolhancyk will serve as the official liaison between the group’s leadership in Washington, D.C. and its member attorneys, bankruptcy judges and other court officials in the state, as well as serving as a primary contact for local media regarding consumer bankruptcy issues.

Alex Dolhancyk said: “NACBA’s efforts in advocating debtor’s rights at the national level is unequaled. I am honored to work with NACBA’s leadership and Georgia attorneys in continuing that effort.”

NACBA Executive Director Dan LaBert said: “Our leadership team is dedicated to continuing our mission in Georgia to help to protect the rights of families in financial distress at a grassroots level. Our national membership is supported by a strong network of state chairs appointees. Alex is a longstanding NACBA member and will make an excellent state chair in Georgia. We look forward to working closely with him to represent bankruptcy attorneys and their important policy objectives across a wide range of issues.”

Dolhancyk has represented consumer debtors in bankruptcy cases for over 27 years. He is licensed to practice in Georgia, Tennessee and New York, and has numerous reported cases in the Northern District of Georgia bankruptcy. Dolhancyk is board certified in consumer bankruptcy law, and is an active member of the Bankruptcy Law section of the Georgia Bar Association and in the Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Group. He holds an LLM in Business Law from Emory University.

New NACBA State Chair Announced For Eastern Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Attorney Stephen Dunne Tackles New Role Leading Education Program for National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) announced that Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney Stephen M. Dunne of Dunne Law Offices will serve as its new state chair representing Eastern Pennsylvania.

As NACBA chair of Eastern Pennsylvania, Dunne will serve as the official liaison between the group’s leadership in Washington, D.C. and its member attorneys, bankruptcy judges and other court officials in the state, as well as serving as a primary contact for local media regarding consumer bankruptcy issues.

Stephen Dunne said: “It is an honor and a privilege to be nominated to serve as the Eastern Pennsylvania State Chair of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. NACBA works tirelessly to ensure the voices of consumer debtors and their attorneys are heard in the halls of Congress. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as State Chair and I look forward to protecting and enhancing the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors.”

NACBA Executive Director Dan LaBert said: “Our leadership team is dedicated to continuing our mission in Pennsylvania to help to protect the rights of families in financial distress at a grassroots level. Our national membership is supported by a strong network of state chairs appointees. Stephen is a longstanding NACBA member and will make an excellent state chair in Eastern Pennsylvania. We look forward to working closely with him to represent bankruptcy attorneys and their important policy objectives across a wide range of issues.”

Dunne was named “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” by Philadelphia Magazine. His legal analysis has been featured on Fox News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and The Nation.

As an undergraduate at Penn State University, Dunne served as an infantry soldier in the Pennsylvania National Guard and as a cadet in the R.O.T.C. Later, he attend the New England School of Law in Boston, interned at the Boston Stock Exchange and clerked for McGarthy & Ged. Through these experiences early in his legal career, Dunne developed an interest in helping people find financial relief through legal action.

Thank You #NACBACHI

Thank You NACBA Members, Speakers, Sponsors, Exhibitors & Staff for making the 23rd Annual Convention a huge success. See you all again in San Francisco 2016! ‪#‎NACBACHI‬

NEW MORTGAGE RULES WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON PRACTICE & CLIENTS

Following on both previous comments submitted to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and active participation in round table meetings with representatives from the financial services industry, NACBA has continued to be engaged and vigilant regarding the proposed amendments by the CFPB to the 2013 Mortgage Rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z).

Working with our allies, particularly the National Consumer Law Center, NACBA has submitted the additional comments (linked below) to the proposed rules. We are hopeful that the amendments, which are already favorable to our clients and our practices, will be adopted with many of the further improvements we have suggested.

John Rao, to whom tremendous amounts of thanks are owed by all of us, has dissected and examined these proposed amendments in detail and will be speaking on this topic and how these rules will apply in bankruptcy, on Sunday, April 26, 2015, 10:30 AM at the 23rd Annual NACBA Convention in Chicago. Joining him will be Will Corbett, Senior Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

This is a panel not to miss as these new rules will have a significant effect on your clients and also your practice, including new ways to both pursue mortgage servicers for their bad acts and get damages and attorneys’ fees.

Since many people, including those from other organizations, may be learning of this late and may be primarily interested in the mortgage servicing issues, we are offering a $100 discount from the regular $795 cost if you register by March 31st and include the code “CFPB695” in your registration. Email the attached registration to admin@nacba.org or fax to (866) 408-9515. (Avoid registering online as it will force the higher rate.)

I hope that you will agree that this is yet another example of the positive impact that NACBA is having on our practices, especially in our expanded role in the courts, Congress, and administrative agencies. Please also join me in again thanking John Rao and NCLC for their work on these rules.

* CFPB695 code cannot be combined with other codes.

COMMENTS: Amendments to the 2013 Mortgage Rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Lending Act

COMMENTS: Amendments to the 2013 Mortgage Rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z)

Why ‪#‎NACBACHI‬? FREE: 2015 COLLIER PORTABLE eBOOK ($245 value)

Why ‪#‎NACBACHI‬? FREE FOR NACBA MEMBERS: 2015 COLLIER PORTABLE eBOOK ($245 value)

Courtesy of NACBA & LexisNexis®, all attendees at the upcoming 23rd Annual Convention, April 23-26, 2015 in Chicago IL will receive the 2015 Collier Portable eBook. This edition gives you mobile access to the full text of the Code and Rules in one handy source. Convention attendees need to simply stop by the LexisNexis Booth to receive a redeemable coupon voucher for the complimentary eBook. This ebook is traditionally sold for $245, however, will be FREE for #NACBACHI attendees!

Still not convinced you should attend this year’s NACBA Convention, allow us to present the evidence:

– FREE 2015 Collier Portable eBook ($245 value)

– FREE Taxes in Bankruptcy webinar & materials ($249 member value)

– FREE copies of Bankruptcies and Money Disasters of the Rich and Famous (formerly “They Went Broke”) for not only attorneys but also clients. (Up to 12 copies per attendee. $12.95 per book value = $155.40)

– FREE Convention Audio & Presentation Materials to ALL Registrants. In the past, attendees would have to reach deeper into their pockets and purchase audio-only files for hundreds of dollars if they wanted to revisit any convention session. Not for this convention! ALL registered attendees will receive online access for three (3) months to review all AudioPoint™ recorded presentation files at no additional charge or registration price increase. (2014 NACBANYC = cost $447 for complete set of CD audio files).

– President’s Discount of $100. Missed the early bird discount? No problem. Per recent message from NACBA President Ed Boltz regarding recent developments in Student Loans and Chapter 13, he has personally offered a $100 discount off the current registration price of $795. You must email or fax your registration to NACBA and use code IDR695. This discount expires March 31, 2015.

– Included with your registration, CLE Credits. Up to 15 credits may be offered (depending on your state) including the often sought after Ethics credit.

$245 Collier eBook
$249 Taxes in Bankruptcy
$447 AV Convention Materials
$155 Bankruptcies Rich & Famous (12 copies)
Total Value: $1096

Current Registration Rate: $795
Apply President’s Discount IDR695 via email or fax of $100
Register Now: $695
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