The failure to properly perfect liens on automobiles is resulting in dire lien avoidance problems. Bankruptcy fraud continues to go unchecked. Reaffirmation Agreements have changed, in form and in substance, over the last year. And seemingly harmless areas, like proofs of claims, are now exposing credit unions to serious liability. The economy has wreaked havoc on the job market and, with the 2005 bankruptcy reforms now in the distant past, bankruptcies are spiking at an alarming rate. Charlie Williams, with Blalack & Williams, P.C., focuses on bankruptcy essentials for the new credit union bankruptcy officer. In addition, he emphasizes current and emerging problems for the credit union in the bankruptcy courts. These problems are costing credit unions millions across the country. They include: automatic stay issues involving post-petition repossessions, payroll deductions, credit reporting, and other unintentional violations. All of these issues are addressed, along with many more.
NOTE: Because of suggestions from past attendees for more time needed for this session, the Bankruptcy Seminars have been extended an additional hour.
After covering all of the key legal issues that impact delinquent vehicle loans and repossessions in 2012, this year’s seminar will focus on the Texas Debt Collection Practices Act, various compliance issues which arise in the collection department, collection policies and procedures, and guidelines for effective telephone collections.
Credit union collectors must have a clear and thorough understanding of the restrictions and requirements of the Debt Collection Practices Act and this seminar will provide a section by section analysis of that Act. In addition, important compliance issues and policy and procedures suggestions and recommendations will be presented.
As an added part of this seminar, a portion of the day will be devoted to practical advice with regard to effective telephone techniques and strategies which will make collectors more effective on the telephone.
Collectors of all experience levels will benefit from this in depth look at the Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collection compliance issues, and telephone techniques and strategies.
Houston - DoubleTree Houston Hobby Airport Hotel Bankruptcy - Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Collections - Wednesday, August 14, 2012 8181 Airport Blvd. Houston, TX 77061 713-645-3000 Hotel Room Online Reservation Sleeping Room Rate: $109 single/double Rate Deadline: July 28, 2013
Odessa – Complex Community Federal Credit Union Bankruptcy - Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Collections - Thursday, November 14, 2013 4519 E 51st Street Odessa, TX 79762 432-550-9126
Business casual dress is appropriate. Bring a jacket or sweater as room temperatures vary.
*Includes 2 refreshment breaks
Mike Blalack, Esq. is a founding shareholder and principal of Blalack & Wiliams, P.C. Since 1975, Mike has focused exclusively on the representation of state and federal credit unions with a particular concentration in the areas of lending and deposit account system development, consumer credit, and collections issues and collections litigation.
Charles Williams, Esq. is a founding shareholder and principal of Blalack & Williams, P.C. For nearly three decades Charlie has concentrated his practice on the representation of credit unions and financial service providers, specializing in state and federal regulatory affairs, lending and deposit account systems and policy development, bankruptcy representation and consumer credit issues.
Presidents/CEOs/managers, loan officers, credit committee members/volunteers, collection officers, compliance officers, and any other credit union staff responsible for minimizing the credit union's exposure to bankruptcy losses, collections, or lending in general would benefit from these seminars.
Certified Public Accounts (CPAs) may earn up to 6.5 continuing professional educational credits (CPE) for the Collections Seminar and 7.5 for the Bankruptcy Seminar. No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaint or refund, please contact TCUL at 800-442-5762, ext. 6630.
Fee Per Person/Per Day - $349 Walk-in accommodated on a space available basis. Your investment includes instruction, extensive handouts, continental breakfast, networking lunch, and two (2) freshment breaks.
Registrant Cancellation Policy Substitutions are always welcome. Registration fee refunds (less a $50 processing fee per person/per seminar) are granted for cancellations received in writing two weeks prior to the seminar.
Seminar Cancellation Policy Locations with less than 20 registrants two weeks out may be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, all registrants will be notified.
Grant Assistance Visit the TCUF website (www.tcuf.coop) or call (800) 953-TCUF (8283) for Texas Credit Union Foundation (TCUF) educational assistance.
Questions? Call (800) 442-5762, ext. 6630 or (469) 385-6630 or email Nithya Ram at nram@tcul.coop.
If you have physical, medical, or dietary needs requiring special attention, please contact Training & Events for proper arrangements to be made. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaint or refund, please contact TCUL at (800) 442-5762, ext. 6630.