USOBA announced they will be hosting their biannual 2008 Winter Conference in San Diego, CA on November 9-11. USOBA provides information regarding laws and regulations on both a state and federal level to the debt settlement or debt negotiation industry, outside of credit counseling. Two times a year, member and industry-related companies convene to increase their knowledge, education and debt relief experience in a networking atmosphere. The theme of this conference is: Back to the Foundation, How Can Companies Ensure that they are Compliant?  .

USOBA - The Highest Standard in Debt Settlement

On September 25th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop that addressed debt settlement and protection of consumers, and USOBA’s 2008 Winter Conference will focus primarily on these issues and concerns. This event will provide a venue for members of the debt settlement community to get back to the foundation of compliance through the examination of the following topics:

o    Legal Compliance Panel – Risk management, solidifying your business practices

o    Marketing - Compliant Marketing Strategies

o    Legislative Evaluation – New statutes that affect your business

o    Consumer Education Panel– Theory and implementation

o    Communication – Is your message clear and reaching your audience

o    HR 1424 - Bail out and its affect on loss mitigation

o    California Legal Landscape and Legislative Process Update

o    Consumer Education Panel Presentation/Discussion

o    Web 2.0 - Use the internet to drive business and spread awareness

o    The Necessity of Auriemma Consulting Group Benchmarking and Statistics

o    Front Office Compliance – How to convey debt settlement in a clear and concise manner

o    Complete Legislative Update – Review state trends and how to prepare for them

o    Legislative, Regulatory and Litigation Update – Critical lessons and strategies for debt settlement companies

o    Effective Approaches to Maximize Settlements from Creditors, Collection Agencies and Debt Buyers

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