Tuesday’s news briefs read…

As Feds ignore student debt crisis, states like Md. step in

6 Bold Student Loan Reforms To Watch For In 2019

White House Revives CFPB Restructuring Call In 2020 Budget

Members of Congress are rich with student debt

Trump Proposes To End Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Key Post-Henson Decision Holds Debt Buyer Is a “Principal Purpose” Debt Collector

Education Dept. faces 10% funding cut under Trump’s 2020 budget proposal

CFPB Says 5th Circ. Case Looms Over Payday Rule Suit

Third Circuit Holds that Debt Purchasers Can Qualify as Debt Collectors

Transcript of Teleconference in Dept. of ED NextGen Case Reveals Maddening Exchange

New Jersey Judges Change Their Minds on 1692g Written Dispute Issues: One Case Dismissed, Another Certified for Interlocutory Appeal

As debt climbs in US, the next financial crisis you should worry about is your own

That company promising to fix your credit score? It could be a scam

Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Case That Could Increase FDCPA Litigation

FTC and CFPB reauthorize MOU

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS!

3002.1 A Mortgage Odyssey Workshop
Date: Thursday, March 21 AND Friday March 22, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST – BOTH DAYS
Cost: $99 Member / $149 Non Member
Presenters: Marc Dann, Esq., John Rao, Esq., Tara Twomey, Esq. & James Haller, Esq.
Register HERE

The Panel will discuss:

1) Introduction to 3002.1
a. Requirements for lenders
b. Forms that must be used
c. Information that must be disclosed
d. Changes to 3002.1 effective December 1, 2018

2) Use of 3002.1 in bankruptcy court to challenge fees and payment changes
a. Example cases and briefs
b. Results for clients and
c. Attorneys fees for debtor’s counsel

3) Use of 3002.1 along with other rules (e.g. Reg X) to bring suits against mortgage companies outside of bankruptcy court.
a. FDCPA
b. FCRA
c. TILA
d. RESPA

Why You Should Attend: You want to earn additional attorneys fees reviewing all of those mortgage payment changes. Join our panel to find out how.

Practice Pitfall Jeopardy: Practice Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Date: April 18, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST
Cost: $25 Member / $75 Non Member
Presenters: Mary Beth Ausbrooks Esq., Jenny Doling Esq., Gene Melchionne & James Haller, Esq.
Register HERE

Don’t have a blooper reel for this year’s cases. This session will review common bloopers and how to avoid them in a game show format. Join our contestants who will be answering jeopardy type questions to win big prizes.

Why You Should Attend: Enjoy an actually fun way to learn how to deal with problem situations. Who will win the big candy bar?

SEE YOU IN CLEVELAND!

#NACBATheLand is taking place from May 16-19, 2019. Register today!