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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/13
Check Out Today’s Headlines…
From the Web: Education Secretary Issues Guidance on State Regulations of Student Loan Servicers
WalletHub Study: Credit Card Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion
EDNY: Avila and NYDFS Requirements Collide
Second Circuit Finds Arbitration Conflicts with Discharge Injunction
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Has Crippling Medical Debt
Trump’s CFPB looks at credit cards and, absurdly, sees ‘a positive picture for consumers’
Opinion: The Attack on the CFPB Threatens Consumers and Ignites a Race to the Bottom
Debt collection, fraud are making consumers angry
Feds tell state officials to back off student loan debt collectors
Bankruptcy Court Reluctantly Allows Creditor To Shuck “Lil’ Sweet Pea” Accounts
Debt collectors top list of consumer complaints in 2017
Student debt crisis deepens as Gen Z enters college
Would Cancelling All Student Debt Help The Economy?
Feds attempt to bar states from regulating student loan debt collectors
7 myths about bankruptcy and your credit debunked
Kick Back and Read the Latest Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!
Features in this quarter’s issue include:
- The President’s Report
- Six Secrets of the IRS Account Transcripts
- Court Won’t Let Bank of America “Buy’ and “Bury” Judgment Against It
- Notice of Elections
Visit the CBJ to read these articles and more!
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive and we don’t want you to miss out on this awesome Annual Convention!
#NACBADEN Session Highlight!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/8
Thursday’s News…
FCC Continues Consideration of a Reassigned Number Database
Creditors Should Build Trust in Collections by Saying ‘Goodbye’
FDCPA Caselaw Review for January 2018
Senate banking bill would make credit freezes free
How Well Do States Protect Consumers from Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices?
New Sanctions Proposed for Colleges Under Student Loan Rule
Promontory MortgagePath adds former top CFPB lawyer as chief compliance officer
PayThink The CFPB must set aside politics to serve its role
Too much student loan debt? Iowa lawmakers think they have a solution
WHY DOES BANKRUPTCY FAIL SO MANY AMERICANS?
U.S. Household Debt Rose Last Quarter at Fastest Rate Since 2007
Gainful Employment Rule Affects Student Loan Borrowers
Illegal ‘zombie’ debt collections rampant in Florida, advocate says
U.S. Consumers Rack Up $11.9 Billion in Overdue Credit Card Debt
Kick Back and Read the Latest Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!
Features in this quarter’s issue include:
- The President’s Report
- Six Secrets of the IRS Account Transcripts
- Court Won’t Let Bank of America “Buy’ and “Bury” Judgment Against It
- Notice of Elections
Visit the CBJ to read these articles and more!
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive and we don’t want you to miss out on this awesome Annual Convention!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/7
Dive Into Midweek Headlines…
Survey: Consumers Plan to Save Tax Refunds, Pay Off Debt
Judge Says Plaintiffs in ED Case Likely to Succeed on Merits of Protest
TCPA Caselaw Review for January 2018
Montana Court Refuses to Shift Venue of “Related to” CFPB Police Action to Texas Bankruptcy Court
Senate advances plan to weaken Dodd-Frank banking rules on bipartisan vote
Debtor Correctly Excluded Mother’s Social Security From PDI
Trump is systematically backing off consumer protections, to delight of corporations
Mulvaney: The CFPB Will Rely Much More On State Attorneys General
10 biggest financial laws passed since Dodd-Frank
Equifax data breach affected 2.4 million more consumers
When Prosecutors and Debt Collection Companies Become Business Partners
3rd Cir. Holds Settlement Offer as to Time-Barred Debt May Violate FDCPA
Supreme Court Makes Bankruptcy Claw-Backs Easier While Protecting Financial Institutions
Kick Back and Read the Latest Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!
Features in this quarter’s issue include:
- The President’s Report
- Six Secrets of the IRS Account Transcripts
- Court Won’t Let Bank of America “Buy’ and “Bury” Judgment Against It
- Notice of Elections
Visit the CBJ to read these articles and more!
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive and we don’t want you to miss out on this awesome Annual Convention!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/6
Stay Updated With Tuesday’s Headlines…
Republican Members of Congress File Amicus Brief in Support of CFPB Acting Director
CFPB Looking for Input on its Controversial Complaint Portal
TransUnion Report Reveals Current Consumer Credit Trends, Including 20.3 Million More Accounts
Debt Collection Law Firms Must Follow FDCPA in Foreclosure Cases, Court Says
California braces for battle with Trump administration over student loans
DC tops national credit card debt list, Baltimore ranks 6th
Court Finds Mini-Miranda Not Necessary for Consumer-Initiated Call
Sixth Circuit Dismisses FDCPA Claim Based On Letter For Lack Of Standing
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
#NACBADEN Session Highlight
Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/2
End of the Week Headlines…
Appellate Court Reignites TCPA Case Over Debt Collection Calls
CFPB Advisory Committee Meets; Emphatic Agreement that Debt Collection Rules are Needed
CFPB invites comments on “usefulness” of consumer complaint database, reports
Equifax says it’s still under CFPB investigation
Equifax says hackers stole more than previously reported
Court reinstates TCPA suit in case of 300 debt collection calls
Supreme Court Limits Scope of Safe Harbor Protection for Avoidance Actions
New Fed chair doesn’t understand why student debt can’t be discharged in bankruptcy
Massachusetts can sue federal student loan servicer, judge rules
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
#NACBADEN Session Highlight
Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/28
Midweek Headlines…
Stay Does Not Require Bank to Release Citation Lien
Debt Collection Industry Faces Evolving Compliance Regulations
From the Web: Department of Justice Files Opposition Brief in CFPB Deputy Director’s Appeal
How Chicago Ticket Debt Sends Black Motorists Into Bankruptcy
E.D.N.Y.: Collection Agency Can Enforce Arbitration Clause of Underlying Credit Agreement
CFPB report finds removal of public record data has small effect on credit scores
Bankruptcy Straight-Talk For Credit Union Members
DeVos to Assert that Only Department of ED, Not States, Can Regulate Student Loan Servicers
Mulvaney Says His CFPB Is Keeping Elizabeth Warren Up at Night
GUEST VIEW: Debt collection companies have hijacked the justice system
Iowa court debt approaches $732 million
Total consumer debt increased faster in Hawaii than the nation, DBEDT report
Overdue US credit card debt hits 7-year high at $11.9bn
Congressional Research Service Releases Bankruptcy & Student Loans Report
On Thursday, February 22, 2018, the Congressional Research Service released a report titled “Bankruptcy and Student Loans”. The report explains how and why the Bankruptcy Code makes student loans nondischargeable unless undue hardship is proven. It concludes with providing potential considerations for Congress to treat student loans moving forward. Read the Full Report.
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Escrow Shortage Claims
Date: March 15, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Tara Twomey, Esq. & John Rao, Esq.
Register HERE
Have you ever received a mortgage arrearage claim including a hefty escrow shortage? This webinar will examine how to review that claim for accuracy and how to explain it to your client. Don’t miss this opportunity to save yourself time and aggravation when reviewing these claims.
Circuit Case Law Update
Date: ON DEMAND
Time: ON DEMAND
Cost: Free for NACBA Members
Presenters: Jim Molleur, David Shaev, Trish Meyer, Koury Hicks, Behrooz Vida, Brian Flick, David Yen, Wendell Sherk, Stanley Zlotoff, Jill Michaux and Nathan Juster.
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
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