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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/24

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Tuesday’s News…

CFPB’s Motivation In Banning Class Actions Called Into Question

Debt Servicer Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

CFPB releases Spring 2016 rulemaking agenda

Take Notice of This Change: Supreme Court Adopts Recommended Amendments to Bankruptcy Notice of Payment Change Rule

U.S. Debt Binge Not Producing Growth Because It’s Mostly For Consumer Spending

Balance Due: Credit-Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion as Banks Push Plastic

Despite Increasing Debt, The Economy Continues To Grow Slowly

THE #NACBASF EXPERIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO END YET!

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Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

GET READY TO SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 7th-10th 

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/23

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Monday’s Headlines…

Collection Complaints Drop for Second Consecutive Month

CFPB’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Signals Slight Delay in Next Step for Debt Collection Rulemaking

CFPB Sets Field Hearing on Small Dollar Lending

Baltimore Jury Delivers $38 Million Verdict in Debt Collection Case

Broad Coalition of Advocates Urges Support for Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016

Supreme Court Expands Fraud Exception to Favor Creditors

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING #NACBASF 2016!

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Thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and presenters for a dynamic convention in San Francisco! We can’t wait to see you all again in Orlando, FL for the 25th Annual Convention on May 4th -7th! Mark your calendars!

GET READY TO SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 7th-10th 

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea! Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/18

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Mid Week Headlines…

Borrowers Mired in Debt Generate Most Auto Title Loan Business: Report

Supreme Court: Special Counsel’s Use of AG Letterhead to Collect Debt Doesn’t Violate FDCPA

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Filings Slow Down After March Spike

How Spokeo May Limit Consumer Financial Services Litigation

Proposal Aims to Change CFPB’s Mission

NCLC testifies at Senate hearing on TCPA and robocalls

UPCOMING EVENTS

Happening in One Day!

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/17

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Tuesday’s News…

Supreme Court Rules No Collection Violations in Ohio Case

Collection Complaints Drop in April; Consumer Lawsuits Slow

$6.8M in Unpaid Fines for City’s Public Library

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Favorably in Case Impacting Collection Industry, Supported by ACA International

Spokeo v. Robins – Supreme Court Limits Consumer Right of Action in Fair Credit Reporting Act Case

In Sheriff et al. v. Gillie et al. Supreme Court Provides Insight as to Intent and Purpose of the FDCPA

Democrats and Republicans Find Common Ground – Ask Court to Declare the TCPA Unconstitutional

#NACBASF IS THIS WEEK!

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The much anticipated 24th Annual NACBA Convention is  this week! In only 2 days you’ll get to experience dynamic speakers, informative sessions, opportunities to network, the chance to earn CLE and be in a beautiful city! If you haven’t registered the time is now! Register today and be part of #NACBASF!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/16

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New Headlines for a New Week…

More Parents Expect to Help Children with College Loans

Auto and Credit Card Delinquencies Increase in First Quarter

House Financial Services Committee Sets Hearing on CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

Georgia Wage Garnishment Law Takes Effect—Again

WD NY Holds TCPA Claim Does Not Survive Death of Plaintiff, TCPA Damages ‘Wholly Disproportionate to Harm Suffered’

Senate Committee to hold Hearing to Examine Effects of 25-Year-Old TCPA on Modern Consumers and Businesses

#NACBASF IS THIS WEEK!

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The much anticipated 24th Annual NACBA Convention is  this week! In only 2 days you’ll get to experience dynamic speakers, informative sessions, opportunities to network, the chance to earn CLE and be in a beautiful city! If you haven’t registered the time is now! Register today and be part of #NACBASF!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/13

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Illinois Spends Nearly $1B on Payment Penalties

Mortgage Write-Offs at Nine-Year Low: Equifax

Home Loan Originations Down in Q1

Survey: Borrowing for College Increases Parents’ Likelihood to Help Children with Loans

ACA International Denounces CFPB’s Proposed Rule to Limit Arbitration as Evidence of Unbalanced Regulation

U.S. District Court in New York Grants Debt Collector Motion to Certify Important FDCPA Issue for Interlocutory Appeal

Estate Property Encompasses Post-Discharge Consent Decree

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/12

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Making News Today…

Research Reveals Cities with Highest Student Loan Debt Burden

CFPB Sues Check Casher All American

Court Finds Settlement Offers on Time-barred Debts Without Disclosure of the Fact That the Debt is Time-Barred to be FDCPA Violation

FTC Joins CFPB In Expanding Oversight Of “Deceptive” Practices

Fourth Circuit Case on Modification of Residential Mortgage

An Opportunity for Creditors to Enforce Prospective Waivers of the Automatic Stay

Chapter 13 Debtor Unable to Modify Confirmed Plan to Surrender Collateral

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/11

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Mid Week Headlines…

CFPB’s Lawsuit Challenged by Defunct Lender

Credit Protection Association Pays $72k, Adopts New Policies over FCRA Violations

FDCPA Case Law Review for April 2016

Second Circuit tells debt collectors to notify debtors of interest, late fees

Teacher Can’t Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Ch. 7 Debtor Wins Partial Discharge of Student Loans

WANT 3 GOOD REASONS TO ATTEND #NACBASF IN 7 DAYS?

There are so many reasons to attend #NACBASF, but our line up of Keynote Speakers is three of the most compelling reasons why you should Register Today! Check out who is headlining at#NACBASF 2016! Don’t miss these prominent speakers!

Bob Shrum, Famed Political Consultant. Shrum has advised practically every major Democratic candidate from Edmund Muskie and Ted Kennedy to All Gore and John Kerry, and understands how political campaigns are fought and won. Shrum is the author of No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner.

Nomi Prins, Renowned Author & Commentator from Wall Street to Washington. Prins’ latest acclaimed book All the Presidents’ Bankers is a groundbreaking narrative on how an elite group of men transformed the American economy & government, dictated policy & shaped world history. Nomi has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN, PBS, FOX and other TV stations.

Adam Carroll, 2x Tedx Speaker. Founder of National Financial Educators, author of Winning the Money Game, director of Broke, Busted & Disgusted, host of Build a Bigger Life podcast and creator of Scholarship Mastery.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/10

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What’s making Headlines?

Nearly Half of Millennials Have Bad Credit: TransUnion

Debt Relief Scam Victims to Receive $1.87M

Online Lenders Queried by Regulators on Referral Fees, Bank Deals

Collection Agency Settles FTC’s Charges

Proposed Rule on Government Collection Calls Released

Consumers’ Perceived Credit Availability Falters, While Income and Spending Confidence Rebound

Pace of Total U.S. Consumer Borrowing Surges Since 2001

FCC Proposes to Protect Student Loan Borrowers and Other Consumers from a Tidal Wave of Robocalls and Texts from Collectors of Federal Debts

Report: HUD’s Sales of FHA-Defaulted Mortgage Loans Benefit the Big Mortgage Servicers and Hedge Funds While Homeowners Lose

Credit Protection Association Pays $72k, Adopts New Policies over FCRA Violations

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/9

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Kick Off Your Week With These Headlines…

FCC Releases TCPA Proposed Rule on Government Debt Collection Calls

Survey Finds Some Millennials Lack Credit to Buy a Home

CFPB Moves Forward With Proposed Rule on Arbitration, Lays Groundwork to Eliminate Arbitration Agreements

Another Court Finds a 1099(c) Disclosure May Be False, Deceptive or Misleading

CFPB Moves Ahead to Block Arbitration Clauses, Discounting SBREFA Comments

District Court Rules Pending False Claims Act Case Should Not Be Stayed Due to Bankruptcy Proceedings

CFPB Aims To Overrule Supreme Court And Federal Law On Arbitration

A fair shake for consumers

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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today