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In the News…

Lenders Pay $2.2M, Waive $68M in Uncollected Fees

States Strengthen Student Loan Relief Programs

FTC Adopts Administrative Debt Collection Procedures

With CFPB Rules Forthcoming, Banks Make Strides on Overdrafts

CFPB Provides Annual Report to Congressional Appropriations Committees

New York starts paying student loan debt

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR NACBASF! REGISTER TODAY!

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Join us at the beautiful San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco. This will be a convention to remember!

Listen to prominent Keynote Speakers, Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant and author of  No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner and Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington along with a host of other sessions tailored to suit your professional needs.

Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar! Free for NACBA Members!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE For NACBA Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW YOUR NACBA BENEFITS

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Start the year out by taking full advantage of your NACBA Membership Benefits! Visit Member Benefits for a comprehensive overview of the benefits you receive as NACBA Member.

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Thinking about a new look for your law firm’s website? Read what Fred Cohen, Founder & CEO of Amicus Creative Media advises in his  article, “Advances in Graphics,” in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

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Mid-Week Headlines…

Court Revives Debt Collection Lawsuit

Consumers More Confident in December

‘Millennials With Money:’ How Younger Consumers are Managing Their Finances

The Demise of the “Profession” of the Practice of Law for Consumer Collection Attorneys

Revisiting the Post-Bankruptcy Toolbox: Don’t Forget to Compare the Financials

For working-age cancer survivors, debt and bankruptcy are common

Bankruptcy filings decline in Pittsburgh region

Bankruptcy filings fall in Albany court for sixth year in a row

Late Filed Return Not Equivalent of Tax Return

Harris supports CFPB’s proposed payday lending regulations

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR NACBASF!

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Join us at the beautiful San Francisco Marriott Marquis on May 19th-22nd for the 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco. This will be a convention to remember! Listen to prominent Keynote Speakers, Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant and author of  No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner and Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington along with a host of other sessions tailored to suit your professional needs.

Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Make 2016 a Banner Year Register to Exhibit or Sponsor at 2 of NACBA’s Premiere Events!

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar! Free for NACBA Members!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE For NACBA Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Thinking about a new look for your law firm’s website? Read what Fred Cohen, Founder & CEO of Amicus Creative Media advises in his  article, “Advances in Graphics,” in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

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What’s Making Headlines…

CashCall’s Challenge to CFPB Lawsuit Rejected

One Way to Fix the Hot Mess that Is Debt Collections

Credit Bureau Systems Acquires Fidelis Billing

FDCPA Not Repealed by Bankruptcy Code

Unleash the next generation of homeowners: Renegotiate student loan debt

Study: Credit Card Issuers Continue to Focus on Consumers with Existing Debt

Missouri Federal Court Says ‘Benign’ Language on Envelope Does Not Violate FDCPA

New York will pay your student loan bills for two years

American Bankers Association Recommends Changes To CFPB Oversight

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Make 2016 a Banner Year Register to Exhibit or Sponsor at 2 of NACBA’s Premiere Events!

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar! Free for NACBA Members!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE For NACBA Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

DID YOU MISS ANY OF NACBA’S 2015 WEBINARS? VISIT THE NACBA STORE!

2015 was a busy year! If you missed any of NACBA’s Webinars give yourself a gift for 2016 and purchase anyone of these informative webinars today! Check Out All These Great Webinars!

  • 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!

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read about Senate Bill 308 by M. Erik Clark, with Borowitz & Clark LLP in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 begin this year by renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Make a resolution and Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/31

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What’s Making Headlines on This Last Day of 2015?

CFPB gives mortgage lenders a Christmas present

CFPB Issues $6.4 Million Fine To Credit Furnishers

How Debt Collectors Avoid Consumer Lawsuits

Cory Booker: Stop debt collection abuse

How Elizabeth Warren Beat A Student Loan Giant

Student-Loan Mess: Socialism Doesn’t Work

DID YOU MISS ANY OF NACBA’S 2015 WEBINARS? VISIT THE NACBA STORE!

2015 was a busy year! If you missed any of NACBA’s Webinars give yourself a gift for 2016 and purchase anyone of these informative webinars today! Check Out All These Great Webinars!

  • 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!

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate! Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

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Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read the Legislative Report by Maureen Thompson, NACBA’s Legislative Director in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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Did you miss any of 2015’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journals? You can read all of them at  http://www.nacba.org/membership/consumer-bankruptcy-journal/

ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Make 2016 a Banner Year Register to Exhibit or Sponsor at 2 of NACBA’s Premiere Events!

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/30

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Today’s News…

Massachusetts Attorney General Files Complaint Against Debt Collection Law Firm

Healthcare Financial Burdens Remain for Some Consumers

CFPB Eyeing Discrimination Claims Against Berkshire Unit

FTC Stops Alleged Scam That Targeted Businesses, Charitable Groups

Another Consumer Wins in Bankruptcy Court and Discharges Student Loans

Why 2016 Will Be a Big Year For Student Loans

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

NACBA is always looking to enhance the quality of our Convention, take a look a what’s new in 2016 a #NACBASF

  • Fireside Chats: You’ll be able to gather around in our “living room” with our experts and engage in an informal conversation about some of the industry’s hottest topics.
  • TWO Pre-Convention Sessions: Your eyes did not deceive you! You will have the option to register (an additional cost) on Thursday, May 19th for either Evidence & Procedure for the Bankruptcy Litigator or for Bankruptcy 101 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Free Access to Video Stream Convention Presentations. Convention registration will once again include three months access to replay many presentations in the comfort of your own home or office.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read the Legislative Report by Maureen Thompson, NACBA’s Legislative Director in the 2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/29

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Making Headlines…

Hanna Firm Reaches Settlement with CFPB over Debt Collection Lawsuit

Income Growth, Labor Market Improvement Keep Consumer Spending Strong

CFPB Settles Enforcement Action with Georgia Law Firm: Continued Oversight over the Practice of Law Expected

United States: First Circuit Considers Whether Student Loan Debt May Be Dischargeable Through Bankruptcy

Debt collection law firm moves to dismiss class action against it

REGISTER FOR NACBASF!

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Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

NACBA is always looking to enhance the quality of our Convention, take a look a what’s new in 2016 a #NACBASF

  • Fireside Chats: You’ll be able to gather around in our “living room” with our experts and engage in an informal conversation about some of the industry’s hottest topics.
  • TWO Pre-Convention Sessions: Your eyes did not deceive you! You will have the option to register (an additional cost) on Thursday, May 19th for either Evidence & Procedure for the Bankruptcy Litigator or for Bankruptcy 101 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Free Access to Video Stream Convention Presentations. Convention registration will once again include three months access to replay many presentations in the comfort of your own home or office.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

“Debt Collectors Should Not Get a Free Pass in Bankruptcy,” by Tara Twomey and Jim Haller in NACBA’s   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company! Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive? Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/28

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Monday’s News…

Minnesota Law Firm Impacted by Debt Collection Scam

Law Firm Collects $4M for Texas County

Freddie Offers No-Fee Alternative for Keeping Defective Loans

Administrative Monetary Penalties and New Exemptions for Debt Collectors

When You Weren’t Paying Attention Congress Shook Up The Student Loan Market

Debt Collectors Can Sue You, But Court Might Not Let You Sue Debt Collector Back

Healey sues Waltham law firm over debt-collection practices

THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NACBASF!

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NACBA is excited to announce that Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

You won’t want to miss NACBASF’s prominent Keynote 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 is All the Presidents’ Bankers. Other books include It Takes Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, chosen as a Best Book of 2004. A frequent media commentator, Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

“Debt Collectors Should Not Get a Free Pass in Bankruptcy,” by Tara Twomey and Jim Haller in NACBA’s   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/22

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Making Headlines on the 1st Day of Winter…

Lawmakers Look to Curb Student Loan Servicing

Regulator Takes Action Against Lead Aggregators

Omnibus Bill Includes Overhaul of Student Loan Servicing Standards

2015 State Collections Regulations Year in Review

THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NACBASF!

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NACBA is excited to announce that Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

You won’t want to miss NACBASF’s prominent Keynote 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 is All the Presidents’ Bankers. Other books include It Takes Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, chosen as a Best Book of 2004. A frequent media commentator, Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read Christine Kieta’s,”JP Morgan’s Unfortunate Loss of $1.5 Billion,” in NACBA’s   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal along with  so many informative and relevant articles!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/21

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What’s Happening? 

Credit Reporting Practices Prompt $6.4M CFPB Fine

Mortgage Default Rates Improved in November: S&P/Experian

Revised Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Takes Effect

Attorney Fees Are Actual Damages for Stay Violation

When is a Message a Communication “With” a Third Party? The Debate Rages On

United States: CFPB Card Act Report Identifies Five Credit Card Practices That “Warrant Further Scrutiny”

Hearing On CFPB Bulk Data Collection Raises Consumer Safety Concerns

THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR NACBASF!

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NACBA is excited to announce that Registration is Open for the 24th Annual Convention on May 19-22nd in San Francisco! Register by March 25th to Receive the Early Bird Rate!

You won’t want to miss NACBASF’s prominent Keynote 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 is All the Presidents’ Bankers. Other books include It Takes Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals and Other People’s Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, chosen as a Best Book of 2004. A frequent media commentator, Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Visit http://nacbacon.com/  to register and learn more about the sessions, keynote speakers and a few new things NACBA has in store for you!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

Start Your New Year Off With A New Webinar!

Yelp, Avvo & Google Oh My! Online Reputation Management for Bankruptcy Attorneys

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 60 minutes
  • 3 PM Eastern / 2PM Central / 1PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
  • Presented by: Catherine Sanders Reach, Director, Law Practice Management & Technology, Chicago Bar Association.
  • FREE Members / $49 Non Member. REGISTER HERE

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Read “Mortgaging Services Abuses,”and get Max’s Nifty Fifty by O. Max Gardner III in NACBA’s last edition of the   2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better!  Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/14

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Making News On Monday…

TransUnion Acquires Fraud Protection Company

Foreclosure Starts at Lowest Level in More Than 10 Years

Study: Millennials with Student Loans Could Lack Retirement Savings

Credit Card Debt Increase Surpasses End-of-Year Estimates

TCPA in Review; 2015 Was a Year of Clarification

Americans Are Sinking Further Into Credit Card Debt

Register for NACBA’s Upcoming Webinars!

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Give Yourself A Gift and Register for These Upcoming Webinars in December!

Today’s The Day!! Register Now!!

Modernized Bankruptcy Forms Part 2: Live Questions & Answers
Monday, December 14, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Norma Hammes, Esq., Carey Ebert, Esq., (United States Chapter 7 & 13 Trustee) & Walter Oney, Esq.
Must register by 12/14/15. $20 Members / $75 Non Member. More Info HERE.

Encumbered Property
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
3 PM Eastern / 2 PM Central / 1 PM Mountain / 12 PM Pacific
Presented by: Hon. Eugene R. Wedoff & Tara Twomey, Esq.
Registration is Open! $25.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members

THE FALL 2015 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 

Start your week off reading Christine Kieta’s article, “Writing Briefs Judges Want to Read,” NACBA’s  2015 Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

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ATTENTION #NACBASF EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY!

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Good News! You have the chance to be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor at 2 NACBA Events!

Registration is Now Open  for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention in San Francisco, CA May 19-22nd 2016 and/or at NACBA”s Fall Workshop, Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th 2016! Both events are perfect opportunities to network and showcase your company!Visit the  Prospectus to reserve your booth or become a sponsor today!

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 never looked better! Mark your calendars for 2 NACBA Events you won’t want to miss! Both events will be in beautiful locations, provide informative education sessions, and is an ideal opportunity to network with your colleagues while you earn CLE! Get ready to attend:

  • The 24th Annual NACBA Convention in gorgeous San Francisco, May 19th-22nd, 2016
  • Sail the friendly seas when you register for NACBA’s Fall Workshop Summit at Sea, October 7th-10th, 2016

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

With so many exciting educational events and networking opportunities on the horizon in 2016 don’t end this year without renewing your NACBA Membership! Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA? Want to take advantage of all the benefits NACBA Members receive?  Join  NACBA Today!

Receive NACBA’s Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically!

Subscribe to NACBA NOW!