Angela Littwin

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/19

New Week…New Headlines

U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Holds Hearing to Examine Abusive TCPA Lawsuits

U.S. Department of Education Announces Plan to Improve Student Loan Regulations

Consumers’ Financial Expectations Worsen Somewhat in May

What You Should Know About “Standing” Since Spokeo

First Circuit Rules that Bankruptcy Court “Retention of Jurisdiction” Provisions Not Enough to Establish Jurisdiction

Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Abstention in Legal Malpractice actions brought by a Bankruptcy Debtor – Part 1

THE U.S. ECONOMY IN A (POST?) DODD-FRANK NATION

Dodd-Frank under fire

Where Creditor Released Garnishment within One Week of Learning of Bankruptcy, Debtor Did Not Have a Case Under §362(k) for Stay Violation

Debtor who Failed to Disclose Material Information in his Schedules and Statements Did Not Meet Marrama’s “Lack of Bad Faith” Requirement to Convert to Chapter 13

Debtor who Fails to Make Direct Payments to Secured Creditor under “Cure and Maintain” Plan is Not Entitled to a Discharge since they are “Payments Under the Plan”

Upcoming NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/13

Take a Moment To Dive Into These Headlines…

CFPB Seeks OMB Approval to Conduct a Consumer Survey to Test Debt Collection Disclosures

Industry Association Urges Caution When Interpreting Santander Decision

Judge McEwen Sanctions Green Tree under FRBP 9011 for Not Verifying Values of Collateral in Reaffirmation Agreements; Orders Servicer to Modify Training Manual

U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Purchaser Collecting Its Own Debt Is Not Subject to FDCPA

Federal Court Dismisses Class Action Alleging Solicitation for Payments on Time-Barred Debt is “Misleading” Under FDCPA

Ocwen to Resume Constitutional Attack on CFPB

Administration looks to curb CFPB powers, change bank rules

Removing the Tax Consequences of Student Loan Discharge

Women hold most of the US’s student loan debt

Debt collector call volume doesn’t constitute harassment, court rules

West Virginia Top Court Says Debt Collector Calls OK

IRS use of collection agencies for debts could unleash scam attempts

Rhode Island Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss FDCPA Case against Law Firm Pursuing Mortgage Foreclosure

Ohio Law Firm Believes Mounting Credit Card Debt in U.S. Will Increase Bankruptcies

Upcoming NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out the Requirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your  3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of  NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

 

 

Register for NACBA’s Webinar, “2017 Case Law Update& Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys” Today!

 

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Update& Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

  • Midland Funding, LLC v. Aleida Johnson, No. 16-348
  • Husky Int’l Elecs., Inc. v. Ritz, 136 S. Ct. 1581 (2016)
  • Failla v. Citibank, N.A. (In re Failla), 838 F.3d 1170 (11th Cir. 2016)
  • Lynch v. Jackson, 2017 WL 59011 (4th Cir. Jan. 4, 2017)
  • In re Adinolfi, 543 B.R. 612 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2016)
  • Fla. Dep’t of Revenue v. Gonzalez (In re Gonzalez), 832 F.3d 1251 (11th Cir. 2016)
  • In re Rivera, 832 F.3d 1103 (9th Cir. 2016)
  • County of Dakota v. Milan (In re Milan), 556 B.R. 922, 923 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2016)
  • Germeraad v. Powers, 826 F.3d 962 (7th Cir. 2016)
  • In Re Tracht Gut, LCC, 836 F.3d 1146 (9th Cir. 2016)
  • Birmingham v. PNC Bank, N.A. (In re Birmingham), 846 F.3d 88 (4th Cir. 2017)
  • In re Crawford, 841 F3 1 (1st Cir. Oct. 25, 2016)
  • DeNoce v. Neff (In re Neff), No. 14-60017 (9th Cir. June 9, 2016)
  • Spokane Law Enforce Fed. Credit Union v. Barker (In re Barker), 839 F.3d 1189 (9th Cir. 2016)
  • Anderson v. Hancock (In re: Hancock), 820 F.3d 670 (4th Cir. 2016)
  • Smith v. Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., 845 F.3d 256 (7th Cir. 2016)
  • Bazemore v. Jefferson Capital Sys., LLC, No.  15-12607 (11th Cir. July 5, 2016)

Cost of the Webinar

$25 for NACBA Member/$75 Non-Member

We Hope You Join Us!