NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Generally speaking, most law firm intake systems need a whole heck of a lot of work. But, while many law firms lose leads through their client journey, that probably could have been converted – there is one thing that law firms usually get right, in the intake process.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 30, 2025

After working for a law firm based in Norfolk, Virginia handling business bankruptcy, creditors rights, and civil litigation matters, I joined PRA Group, Inc. as Compliance Counsel.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 13, 2024

The plaintiff, who initially alleged multiple violations of the bankruptcy provisions of the FDCPA, saw her case gradually dismantled until only the FDCPA claim remained. The Background: The plaintiff’s lawsuit against the defendant, a collection agency, alleged violations of the FDCPA and specific provisions of the bankruptcy code.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 29, 2024

The background: A married couple learned that the defendant was reporting an automobile loan on their credit report as being discharged in bankruptcy, which was not true. The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling awarding $93,243.50 They had been making payments on the loan for years. Learn more.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Second, the court rejected the consumers’ shape-shifting positions from the bankruptcy court to the district court, correctly holding they were precluded from taking positions contrary to those from which they previously benefitted. Read on to hear what the experts have to say this week. More details here.

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Better Credit Blog

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you find yourself saddled with more debt than you can reasonably pay off in a timely manner, you can always file for bankruptcy. But sometimes bankruptcy is the best way to get a new start so you can then stay on top of your finances, and with hard work, you can begin to turn your financial life around. About Bankruptcy.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

v Tempnology, LLC case: Whether, under 365 of the Bankruptcy Code,a debtor-licensors rejection of a license agreementwhich constitutes a breach of such contract, 11 U.S.C.365(g)terminates One of its first motions in the bankruptcy case was to reject the Agreement and the focus quickly turned to the trademark license.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

v Tempnology, LLC case: Whether, under 365 of the Bankruptcy Code,a debtor-licensors rejection of a license agreementwhich constitutes a breach of such contract, 11 U.S.C.365(g)terminates One of its first motions in the bankruptcy case was to reject the Agreement and the focus quickly turned to the trademark license.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It is an exciting time for our firm.” Barron & Newburger is a national law firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Its attorneys practice primarily in the areas of consumer financial services law, complex litigation and appeals, regulatory defense, bankruptcy and insolvency, attorney risk management, and data privacy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. In short, they prepare you for the challenges that come with rebuilding your finances after bankruptcy.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 12, 2022

Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. We notified the client and closed our file.

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Turbo Recovery

JANUARY 17, 2017

Whether this is a one-time issue or an ongoing occurrence, you need to be aware of how to handle these situations and when it’s time to place your uncollected debt with our professional debt collection agency and law firm. The sooner you send the debt to a Columbus debt collection agency / law firm the higher the chance of recovery is.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

Are you wondering how to file bankruptcy Chapter 7? Or if filing for bankruptcy is right for you? If you’re struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine your best options and give you some clarity on how the process works. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On January 19, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia entered an order sanctioning a collections law firm for violating the bankruptcy discharge injunction. Subsequently, Skaggs filed for bankruptcy and obtained a discharge of his debts. The court in Skaggs v.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On February 13, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of an Eastern District of New York court and found that the defendant law firm, Mandarich Law Group, LLC (Mandarich), had conducted a meaningful attorney review of the plaintiff debtor’s account prior to mailing her a debt collection letter on the firm’s letterhead.

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Turbo Recovery

MARCH 19, 2018

Liquidity Rate Liquidity rate is perhaps the single most important aspect of any debt recovery agency and law firm. By this time, consumer debtors could have filed bankruptcy, moved away and become harder to locate, or amassed debts to others. The post What To Expect From Our Agency / Law Firm first appeared on Point Law.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Bankruptcy is Not Always Disadvantageous for Your Retirement Savings In today’s economic landscape, unforeseen challenges can lead individuals to consider bankruptcy as a viable option. One crucial aspect that often concerns people contemplating bankruptcy is the fate of their retirement savings.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

Find Out the 10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy with Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers. The decision to file for bankruptcy is a significant one, and we are here to assist you in determining whether bankruptcy is the best course of action for your circumstances. Do bankruptcies come in different types?

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PBWT

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A federal judge recently allowed a trustee’s preferential transfer claim against a law firm to proceed but dismissed a constructive fraudulent transfer claim. The debtors had paid the law firm $90,000 in the 90 days before the chapter 11 filing. Insys Liquidation Trust v. 19-11292, Adv. 2021 Bankr. ” Id.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 30, 2024

Finding Solutions to Discharge Your Credit Card Debt Many find themselves struggling if they should file for bankruptcy because of their credit cards. Fortunately, bankruptcy can offer a path toward financial relief from credit card debt. Qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends on your income and expenses through the means test.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

v Tempnology, LLC case: Whether, under §365 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor-licensor’s “rejection” of a license agreement—which “constitutes a breach of such contract,” 11 U.S.C. 365(g)—terminates rights of the licensee that would survive the licensor’s breach under applicable nonbankruptcy law. .

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Consumer Financial Services Law

MARCH 15, 2019

A district court in Michigan recently dismissed an FDCPA action, holding that a letter which included a bankruptcy disclaimer was for informational purposes only and did not violate the FDCPA. The case centers around a single letter and a bankruptcy disclaimer. In 2015, Tyler’s mortgage debt was discharged in bankruptcy.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 26, 2024

The plaintiff, who initially alleged multiple violations of the bankruptcy provisions of the FDCPA, saw her case gradually dismantled until only the FDCPA claim remained. The court’s final ruling marked the end of the plaintiff’s legal battle, leaving the FDCPA claim dismissed without prejudice.

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BN Lawyers

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

has been recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms published by U.S. The firm was ranked as Metropolitan Tier 1 in Austin for Bankruptcy Litigation. The firm’s bankruptcy section is based in the Austin office and handles a variety of complex bankruptcy litigation and reorganization matters.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed. Wells Fargo Bank , N.A., 3d 502 (9th Cir.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epiq, a global technology-enabled services leader to the legal services industry and corporations, released its January 2021 bankruptcy filing statistics from its AACER bankruptcy information services business. bankruptcy filings,” said Chris Kruse, senior vice president of Epiq AACER. NEW YORK, Feb.

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BN Lawyers

JUNE 1, 2023

Mr. Hammer was selected to serve on a distinguished panel including attorneys from several AMLAW 100 law firms. The post Paul Hammer Serves on Distinguished Panel to Give Bankruptcy CLE appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C. A link to the course may be found here.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 10, 2020

Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers. Honorees are selected through a process of law firm submissions, journalistic research and editorial vetting from a board of legal peers. Derek is the chair of the firm’s Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy practice group and a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 27, 2024

NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA, VA – April 2, 2024 – New bankruptcy filings during the first calendar quarter of 2024 (Jan. major filing categories, according to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. 1 through March 31) registered year-over-year increases across all U.S.

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PBWT

JANUARY 23, 2022

In August 2018, the car dealership filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A bankruptcy trustee sued the charity to void and recover the 2018 payment it received as a preferential transfer. Fortunately, the charity was able to secure sponsorship for the fireworks display in 2019 – from a local law firm.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Just in Time: New Bankruptcy Relief for Small Businesses. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. All statutory references are to the Bankruptcy Code at 11 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.)

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

For a more permanent solution, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy. Speak with a bankruptcy lawyer to learn whether this will help your situation. The judgment creditor may be willing to settle if they fear you will otherwise file bankruptcy. The creditor may revisit collection efforts periodically for many years.

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ABI

JANUARY 13, 2022

John’s University School of Law. American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff. . Under the “ Barton doctrine,” which originated with the 1881 case of Barton v. Barbour , a lawsuit cannot be brought against a receiver or bankruptcy trustee without leave of the court that appointed the receiver or trustee. [1]

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BN Lawyers

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Originally founded in 1993, the National Creditor Bar Association is dedicated to serving law firms engaged in the practice of creditors rights law. is a national law firm based in Austin, Texas with offices across the United States. About Barron & Newburger, P.C. Barron & Newburger, P.C.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it reached a settlement with law firm Forster & Garbus, LLP in its lawsuit over alleged illegal debt collection practices. In doing so, the CFPB alleged (similar to its previous actions involving the law firms Frederick J.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 1, 2022

Don’t hire an out-of-state “law firm” to modify your loan – there are a number of free options you can take advantage of by contacting your loan servicer directly. Get in touch with one of our reliable Denver bankruptcy attorneys at the Law Office of Clark Daniel Gray for helpful legal advice. . Don’t fret.

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Public Citizen

OCTOBER 24, 2020

  In addition, the Symposium welcomes discussion over the recent decision by the Uniform Law Commission to address debt collection efforts by third-party debt collectors or buyers based on default judgments.    Selected papers are due after the Symposium on June 4, 2021.   

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