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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/21

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Start Your Week by Catching Up On The News…

CFPB’s Disparate Impact Policies May Go Too Far

New Federal Mortgage Lending Policy Includes Changes for Student Loan Borrowers

Harris Does Not Preclude Attorney Fees Upon Pre-Confirmation Conversion

Bill aims to shed light on ‘shadowy’ board of regulators

Financial Experts Break Down Debt Collection and Social Security Benefits

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NEW WEBINAR!

FAMILY LAW AND BANKRUPTCY
(LIVE) Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 3:00pm EST, 12:00pm 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.

24th Annual NACBA Convention

Dynamic, exhilarating, vibrant, and energizing!

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These are just a few of the words that attendees have used to describe NACBA’s previous Convention. We are building on the successes of #NACBACHI to bring you the best possible convention experience.  Save the dates of May 19-22, 2016 and plan now to join us in San Francisco at the Downtown Marriott Marquis!

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

  • NACBA cares about your professional development that’s why NACBA members are entitled to a 15% discount off all CLE courses and bundles with Continuing Legal Education: On Demand with Attorney Credits.com .
  • Need a new look for your website? One that is polished and efficient? Amicus Creative Media the Preferred Website Developer for NACBA offers bankruptcy attorneys a comprehensive website solution. All members can receive a semi-custom website package for only $1199 (usually $2250).
  • NACBA Members and partners provide free and discounted webinars for members on many relevant topics that will improve your practice and your knowledge of current technologies. Check NACBA Events so that you won’t miss out on any of these informative webinars. Free webinars can also be found in the Members Section.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Don’t allow your NACBA Benefits to be interrupted! Renew Today!

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

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/18

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What’s Happening in the World of Bankruptcy News?

 Low-Income Students at Wealthiest Schools Have High Debt Burden

What Was Missing From The GOP Debate? Student Loan Debt

Student Loans Don’t Restrain Young Home Buyers

Debt-relief scheme lands World Law Group in federal hot water

CFPB Overestimates Potential Discrimination, Documents Show

Wis. Rep to Financial Services: Tell Me about CFPB Overreach

New Federal Mortgage Lending Policy Includes Changes for Student Loan Borrowers

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

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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.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/17

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Read the Most Updated Headlines in Bankruptcy News…

U.S. Census Bureau: Income, Poverty Rates Remain Stable, Uninsured Rate Declines

Inspector General Calls for Improvements to CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Phantom Payday Loan Debt Operation Banned

Foreclosure Activity Wanes to End Run of Annual Gains

Debt Settlement Provides Economic Benefits to Consumers: Report

CFPB Wins Temporary Injunction Against Debt Settlement Company

OIG Report on CFPB Consumer Response Highlights Deficiencies, But Exposes Irony

GAO Report Finds IRS Management of Collection Process Still Not Living Up to Expectations

Is My Social Security Safe From Debt Collectors?

Chief Judge quashes 21,000 arrest orders, ends debt-collection policy

Department of Education Tips Hand on Student Loan Defense

NACBA Events Educate

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San Francisco has never looked better with the 24th Annual NACBA Convention coming to town on May 19-22, 2016! We are gearing up for a great convention that you absolutely won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and we’ll see you soon!

Membership Benefits That Add Value

Get Connected with NACBA’s Listserv

Do you want to connect with your peers? Pose bankruptcy questions and get real time responses ? As a NACBA member you have access to one of the most popular features of NACBA membership the NACBA Listserv. Participants enjoy the unparalleled ability to post both the easy and hard questions to some of the best consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the nation.

Don’t Forget…

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/16

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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

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NACBA Events 

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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!

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities, the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

Receive the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/15

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In the Headlines…

South Carolina Revamps Debt Collection Programs

Court Declines to Dismiss CFPB Case against Service Providers to Debt Collector Scam

Data Shows Double-Digit Decline in Debt Collection Complaints, says ACA International

Joe Biden Backed Bills To Make It Harder For Americans To Reduce Their Student Debt

Small Increases in Consumer Credit Default Rates

‘Know Before You Owe’: Student loan bill would require annual counseling, updates

Old debt: Student loans should not reduce Social Security

FDIC Policy Change Would Reduce Credit Access for the Poor

NACBA Events 

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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!

The Perks of Being a NACBA Member

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What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

Receive the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/14

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In the News this Week…

FCC Cites F.N.B. in Pennsylvania for Policy on Robo-Texts

College Settles AG’s Charges; Agrees to Stop Collections

Consumers Show Credit Card Spending Discipline

NARCA Applauds CFPB Action Against World Law Group

Student Debt Payback Lags

Parents Drowning In Student Loan Debt Have Valuable Options

Obama promotes shell game in student loan system

Revenue Department stepping up its debt-collection efforts

The Benefits of Being a NACBA Member

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  • NACBA members can increase their business with a free listing in NACBA’s on-line Attorney Finder, which is prominently featured for consumers looking for a bankruptcy attorney. The Attorney Finder profile includes a link to the member’s own website, a profile of the member and other features.
  • 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 

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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!

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/10

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Headlines Today…

CFPB Hits Two Largest Debt Buyers with $79M Penalty

Credit Card Issuers Wary of Risk as Accounts Hit Postcrisis High

Company Ordered to Stop Collection Efforts

PRA Group and Encore Capital Group Reach Settlement with CFPB

Debt Collection Plays An Important Role in the Economy

New England Colleges Team Up to Fight Controversial Tuition Lawsuits

NACBA Events Educate

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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

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  • Summer is over, but you can still catch up on the Summer Edition of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. 
  • Each NACBA member receives FREE, as part of his/her membership, access to Fastcase’s bankruptcy 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your

Receive the Bankruptcy News Briefs Automatically! Subscribe to NACBA NOW Today!

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/8

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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

NACBA Events Educate

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

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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.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

Your NACBA Membership is an investment in you! Renew your membership today!

Join  NACBA to take advantage of education opportunities , the ability to network  with your peers and comprehensive benefits!

Subscribe to NACBA Now to Receive Relavent News  Every Week

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/3

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Today’s News…

Consumers Share Views About CFPB Oversight, Structure

Student Lending Giant’s Shares Fall to Record Low

Autos Lead Growth in Consumer Loan Demand: Fed

FHA Hopes to Spur Lending to Risky Mortgage Borrowers

Company Ordered to Stop Collection Efforts

CBA Joins ACA’s Suit Against The FCC’s New TCPA Rules

Poll Tracks Consumers’ Sentiment on the CFPB

Consumers’ New Phone Numbers Present Additional Challenges in Debt Collections

Settlement Proceeds: When Does Cash Become Quasi Real Estate?

Students Ask Education Department to Discharge College Debt

NACBA Events Educate

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

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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

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What’s Your NACBA Status?

Keep your NACBA Membership current Renew Today!

Join NACBA and take advantage of the networking, education and resources NACBA offers!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/2

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In the News…

TransUnion Review Finds Enriched Data Boosts Collection Recoveries

Education Department Fails to Hold Loan Management Firm Accountable

Mortgage Group Seeks Complaint Database Revamp

Federal Student Aid Releases Best Practices for Student Loan Servicers

From Collector: Compliance with the FDCPA for First-Party Debt Collectors

Consumer Relations Consortium Submits Response to CFPB’s RFI on Complaint Data Normalization

Why Students With Smallest Debts Have the Larger Problem

Debt collection abuse goes both ways

Radical State Law Changes Constrict Collections in New York, Illinois and Maine

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Are You Ready for the 24th Annual NACBA Convention?

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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

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  • 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.
  • First impressions matter. Use Ruby® Receptionists a virtual receptionist service ideal for solo and small firm attorneys to make a stellar impression. NACBA Members receive 5% discount on all of plan including free setup ($95 value).
  • Through National Purchasing Partners NACBA Members receive discounted rates on essential products and services from prominent industry companies, including Verizon, Staples, Fastenal, John Deere, Sprint, Wesco and Expedia.

What’s Your NACBA Status?

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!