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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/30

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What Might a Trump Administration Mean for Bankruptcy Lawyers?

Eleventh Circuit Decides Surrender Means Just That

Consumers Complaining About Debt Settlement, Check Cashing, Says CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in jeopardy under Donald Trump

U.S. to Forgive at Least $108 Billion in Student Debt in Coming Years

Under Trump, proposed rules on consumer debt collection are uncertain

Pending Changes in the Bankruptcy Forms

Trump Treasury Choice Steven Mnuchin Vows to ‘Strip Back’ Dodd-Frank

Upcoming NACBA Events

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

Schedule conflict? No worries at all.
Register by 12/8/16 and the recordings will be emailed to you upon request.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Richard James, CEO, Office of Richard James
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM ET. If you want 2017 to be the year that you finally build the law firm of your dreams, then you have to be on this webinar training. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ clients are using to grow like never before. This is real world, in the trenches advice you can put to practice right away.

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

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Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/23

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FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Advisory on Text Message Compliance with TCPA

Fed Survey Shows Decline in Consumers’ Experiences in the Credit Market

FCC Releases TCPA Enforcement “Reminder” as Speculation Continues About Trump Effect

Student Loan Servicer Reaches $2.4 Million Settlement with State of Massachusetts

Texas Court Addresses Post-Petition Sale of Homestead in Chapter 7

Chris Lazarini Analyzes Right to Jury Under Section 4 of Federal Arbitration Act

Ninth Circuit Holds Trustees Performing Non-Judicial Foreclosures Are Not Debt Collectors Pursuant To FDCPA

Upcoming NACBA Events

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

REGISTER HERE

Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

NACBA at Sea; Now on Land With NACBA’s 2016 Virtual Workshop!

So you missed the NACBA Cruise? So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

JOIN US FOR NACBA’s 2016 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

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NACBA is excited to announce our 2016 Virtual Workshop! Register for two days of informative sessions from the comfort of your office, home, or wherever is convenient for you! On Friday, December 9th and Friday, December 16th from 12:00-3:00 PM ET you’ll have the opportunity to listen to the experts discuss these hot topics:

The Cutting Edge: Hot Topics and Cool Trends Presented by: Tara Twomey, Esq.
Even Cruisers Have Fears: Getting Over Your Triskaidekaphobia! Straight talk about Chapter 13 Presented by: Hank Hildebrand Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Dry Docking Aggressive Trustees: Getting the Overreaching Chapter 7 Trustee Out of the Water and on to the Shore! Presented by: Richard H. Nemeth, Esq. & Paul Maschmeyer Esq.
Find a Treasure Trove of Consumer Law Violations in your Bankruptcy Treasure Chest: Fair Debt, Credit Reporting, Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Booty awaits! Presented by: Cary Flitter, Esq.
Sailing the Supreme Court Seas: The Top Supreme Court Consumer Bankruptcy Decisions
Presented by: Tara Twomey, Esq. & Henry Sommer, Esq
Anchoring your Divorce and Bankruptcy Practice: There’s a Hole in My Boat! The Stay Doesn’t Stay Everything Presented by: Hon. Sandy Karlan (Ret.) & Ian Falcone Esq.
Chasing the Elusive White Whale:Harpooning the Current Mortgage Issues You Have to Know Presented by: Max Gardner, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.

Give yourself a gift this December and Register Today!

Here are the details:

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

2 BONUSES: 1) The first 100 people to register will receive, at no additional cost, a copy of NCLC’s Quick Guide to Federal Evidence and Objections 2) All attendees will be registered for a chance at winning 1 of 10 NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law & Practice 2016 Eleventh Edition.

REGISTER TODAY!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/21

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Debt Collection Complaints Continue to Decline

Repeal Dodd-Frank in a Spending Bill?

PACE Energy Efficiency Mortgages Still Risky Despite New Department of Energy Guidelines

CFPB Petitions for Full Court of Appeals Rehearing in Constitutionality Case

CFPB can pursue middleman for payday lenders, federal judge rules

Seeking Punitive Damages Can Expand Scope of Discovery

$49.9 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement Granted Final Approval

Upcoming NACBA Events

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/15

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Consumer Spending on the Rise in September

NY Judge Sanctions Plaintiff Attorney for Making Mountain Out Of Molehill

Election Implications For The CFPB

Future of CFPB in Play as Warren Digs In

November Surprise? Ninth Circuit Resurrects Post-Default Interest

Consumers battered by financial crisis getting their credit back

November Surprise? Ninth Circuit Resurrects Post-Default Interest

Exclusive: Audit of U.S. stress test ready, may aid Dodd Frank overhaul fight

Federal Watchdog Agency Steps Up Inquiry Into Home

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Stephen Fairley, CEO of The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

There are 6 critical numbers every bankruptcy lawyer running and growing a business needs to understand and review every month. Unfortunately, many attorneys don’t have the systems in place to obtain these numbers nor do they know which numbers are the most critical to their success. If you don’t know your numbers you cannot build a financially successful law firm! This webinar will provide you with the tools you need to accurately gauge the financial stability and health of your business.

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Post Election: Now What?

Date: November 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific (45 minutes)
Presenters:
– Maureen Thompson, NACBA Legislative Director
– Jonathan Yarowsky, NACBA Advocate
– Ike Shulman, NACBA Legislative Committee Chair
– Ed Boltz, NACBA President
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/9

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Auto and Student Loans Cause Consumer Borrowing Surge in September

The Election That Changed the Collection Industry Forever

What Could Trump’s Presidency Mean for the Debt Collection Industry?

Mortgage Lenders Receive Wake Up Call From CFPB

The CFPB Final Prepaid Rule Is Here: A First Look at the Elements of the Final Prepaid Rule Published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in October 2016 – Research and Markets

Consumer Debt Habits Barely Budge Despite CARD Act’s Nudge

Consumers’ debt up in September

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/7

Fresh Headlines…

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Federal Court Gives FTC OK to Shut Down Debt Collection Operation

CFPB Sets Field Hearing On Consumers’ Access to Financial Records

If a receiver discovers possible criminal wrongdoing, are they required to report it to authorities?

Student loan debt rises 56 percent since 2004

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Fall Again-Non-commercial filings down 2% in October

Supreme Court to Rule on Stale Claims and FDCPA

TCPA Case Survives Spokeo Motion To Dismiss

Got A Priority Bankruptcy Claim? Nothing To Worry About Then, Right? Wrong.

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/3

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Florida Court Holds Notice of Bankruptcy Sufficient for ‘Actual Knowledge’ of Representation by Counsel Under FCCPA

CFPB and NY Attorney General Take Action Against Network of Sham Collection Companies

9th Cir. Holds Foreclosure Trustee Not FDCPA ‘Debt Collector’

Late-Filed Proofs of Claim Disallowed

CFPB Proposed Confidentiality Rule Revisions Prompt Comments and Criticism

Regulators Take Action Against ‘Massive’ Debt Collection Operation

Don’t Transfer Assets Prior to Filing Bankruptcy

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Register HERE

In this information-packed webinar you will discover:

The 6 key metrics you need to track.
How to determine your cash flow so you can plan for future growth.
5 areas you need to upgrade to take your law firm to the next level.

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/1

New Month…New Headlines…

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California Enacts Student Loan Servicer Licensing Requirement

FCC’s Industry-Led “Robocall Strike Force” Holds Second Meeting to Highlight Progress

CFPB Debt Collection Meeting Long on Nightmare Anecdotes, Short on Data, Detail

Student Loans Show Surge in CFPB October Complaints Report

HAMP Deadline Is Fast Approaching

CFPB: Student loan companies are illegally denying borrowers right to make lower payments

CFPB says 4 dozen mortgage companies may be violating disclosure requirements

1 wrong move can bring ‘zombie’ debt back from the grave

Client Alert: Federal Appeals Court Rules That Bankrupt Debtors’ Choice to “Surrender” Real Property Waives Their Right to Contest Foreclosure

Bankruptcy is Romantic: Maine Bankruptcy Court Holds That a Debtor’s Interest in Her Engagement Ring is Exempt

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Have you heard about the new tools NACBA offers our members? Executive Director, Dan LaBert’s article, “What is Network NACBA?” in today’s CBJ Highlight will highlight our exciting new platform with Higher Logic that allows you to build community, collaborate with peers, and so much more!

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