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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.
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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
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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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/26

Dive Into New Headlines…
Fourth Circuit Looks at Multiple Factors in Bad Faith Analysis
Advocates to FCC: Do More, Much More to Block Unwanted Robocalls
17 Lawsuits Now Filed in Dept of ED Collection Contract, Chapter 2
Maryland Court Finds Mini-Miranda Not Necessary on Certain Consumer-Initiated Calls
CFPB Seeks Input on Town Halls, Field Hearings in Agency Review
What The Climbing Debt Defaults Really Mean For The Economy
Chapter 13 Debtor Could Not Defer Surrender of her Home Until her Son Graduated High School
Bankruptcy Remoteness Going to a Court of Appeals
Department of Education Considering Student Loan Bankruptcy Rule Changes
2017 Consumer Finance Year in Review
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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/20

Check Out The Headlines Making News…
Criminal Restitution Is Nondischargeable
Chapter 13 Plan Confirmed Even Though Payments Did Not Include All of Debtors’ Disposable Income
Household Debt Increases for Fifth Consecutive Year
Democrats Seek Answers to CFPB’s OFLEO Realignment
Post-Discharge Loan Modification with Partial Claim Gets Servicer in Trouble with Bankruptcy Court
Second Circuit Finds “Related To” Bankruptcy Jurisdiction in a Madoff Matter
Mortgage debt surges in fourth quarter
Canceling Student Loan Debt Isn’t Just A Dream. It Could Save The Economy.
Wisconsin bankruptcy filings were the lowest in a decade in 2017
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Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/15

Today’s Headlines…
U.S. House Votes to Weaken State Limits on High-Cost Loans
No Excuses for Student Loan Servicer’s Failure to Comply with Plan
N.D. Illinois Makes Reasonable Ruling on Interest Disclosure Requirements
CFPB Continues Search for Evidence with Supervision RFI
Regulatory Reform Panel Raises Important Discussion
IRS Issues Scam Alert on Fraudulent Callers Impersonating Debt Collection Agencies
Third Circuit Holds “Settlement Language” in Collection Letter Can Be Misleading
How the CFPB Plans to Scale Back Its Regulatory Mission
No letup to CFPB investigation into Equifax, Mulvaney says
US Household Debt Spikes In Q4 2017
FTC Accuses Student Loan Debt Relief Operation of Deceiving Consumers
Trump May End Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Register for NACBA’s Webinars!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Pacific (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
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!


