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.
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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.
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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.
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/21
Dive Into the Midweek Headlines…
Maryland Court Finds Mini-Miranda Not Necessary on Certain Consumer-Initiated Calls
Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny
Bank May Not Hide Settlement Amount
Under Trump, consumer agency promises to do the bare minimum, and nothing more
Debt Collection Companies Have Hijacked the Justice System
Chapter 13 Debtor Could Not Defer Surrender of her Home Until her Son Graduated High School
Student loan borrowers with high debts aren’t making progress repaying them
Congressman John Garamendi’s bill to ease student loan debt awaits committee action
Trump Administration Looking at Bankruptcy Options for Student Debt
State Senate Passes Student Loan ‘Bill of Rights’
Eleventh Circuit Follows Ninth Circuit in Awarding Appellate Fees for Automatic Stay Violation
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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
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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 2/20
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
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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/13
Dive Into Today’s Headlines…
Congress Would Control CFPB Under White House Budget Proposal
CFPB and White House Strategic Plans Appear to be Aligned
Litigation Filed (Again) in New Chapter of ED Private Collection Agency Contract
Southern District of Florida Finds Telephone Dialing System Not an ATDS Under the TCPA
A Cold, Drafty Valentine for Low Income and Working Families in President Trump’s Proposed Budget
Falls debt collector collected debts, not once, but twice
3rd Circuit revives lawsuit over collection of time-barred debt
Here are the cities with the most credit card debt
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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
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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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