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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/9

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Today’s Bankruptcy News Briefs…

Eighth Circuit Lets the Fox in the Henhouse

Illinois Governor Vetoes Private Debt Collection Bill

Consumer Borrowing Slows in June

CFPB Amends Servicer Rules

CFPB Considering Debt Collection Reform Proposals

CFPB Issues Final Mortgage Servicing Rules

Rogue debt collectors: Our view

The Real Student Loan Crisis: Debt-Fueled Tuition Inflation

Legislators Take Aim at New Jersey Student Loan Program’s Tough Tactics

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
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CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
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Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
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CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Take a moment to read the in depth, “NCBRC Report,” in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight. Read the Cases in Review such as; Chapter 7 Reaffirmation of Debt, Proof of Claim-Secured Claim-Post Petition Charges, Property of the Estate-Avoidance of lien impairing exemption, and more.

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October 6-10, 2016

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/8

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What Headlines Kicking Off A New Week?

Survey: Majority of Millennials Say they Won’t Reach Target Retirement Savings

Total Bankruptcy Filings Decline in July

CFPB Debt Collection Plan Doesn’t Spare Banks

Ninth Circuit Rules Every Debt Collector Must Send Verification Notice

Mortgage Delinquency Climbs Higher in Q2

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CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Are you committed to learning? Are you a member of an organization that cares about your continual personal and professional growth? Read, USMC General Anthony C. Zinni’s article on, “A Life of Learning ,” in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight and find out why lifelong learning matters!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/5

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New York Region’s Consumer Distress Remains Below National Average

CFPB Wants to Add Consumer Survey to Complaint Closing Process

FDCPA Case Law Review for July 2016

Credit Card Market Grows in First Quarter

Courts Continue to Look for “Actual Harm” in TCPA Cases

Singletary: New CFPB rules might limit access to credit

Cheat Sheet: How CFPB Is Changing Mortgage Servicing (Again)

PHH Corp. v. CFPB: Six Issues to Watch

Federal Reserve of St. Louis Issues Debt Report

NCLC Statement re: CFPB Final Mortgage Servicing Rules

Consumers Want Action On Illegal Debt Collection

Losing Both Ways: Debtor Diligence in the Identification of Claims

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CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

#NACBASF was a convention to remember! Grace Pazdan shares her thoughts in her article, “The NACBA Convention Experience,” in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/3

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Midweek Headlines…

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office released its mid-year update in July, focusing on individual inquiries to the Ombudsman, related to CFPB proposed rules, the consumer complaint database, and other outreach initiatives…CFPB Ombudsman’s Office Releases Mid-year Update

Consumer spending increased 0.4 percent, or by $53 billion, in June, according to estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Department of Commerce…Consumer Spending Increases in June

A mortgage creditor violated the automatic stay by mistakenly filing a claim to which it had no rights and by failing to immediately return payments on that claim it had received by the trustee. In re Mocella, No. 10-42287 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio June 15, 2016)…Incompetence Does Not Excuse Stay Violation

Experian, today released Contact Monitor to help businesses reduce wrong-party contact that supports compliance with the TCPA…Experian’s Contact Monitor Strengthens Business Insight on Customer Contact Info

The CFPB outlines four principles to guide its discussions on the future of loss mitigation as the U.S. Treasury’s crisis-era Home Affordable Modification Program is phased out at the end of 2016…CFPB Issues Principles for Future of Loss Mitigation

Student debt may be contributing to wealth inequality…New York Fed warns of troubling consequence of rising student loan debt

Second Circuit Raises a Caution Flag for Sales Free-and-Clear of Claims

Attorney “Meaningful Involvement” Case Sent Back to District Court

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CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Today’s #CBJ spotlight comes from Morgan D. King’s article, “Sales Tax Discharge Issues in Bankruptcy. ” Go to King’s Korner to read more!

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/Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/2

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Read the Headlines Here…

A share of households in the U.S. have total debt that exceeds their assets, known as “negative wealth,” according to survey findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In Survey: Debt Exceeds Assets for Some Households in the U.S.

The CFPB intends to give consumers the option to provide feedback on the company’s response to and handling of their complaints. In CFPB’s Consumer Response Proposes New Consumer Feedback Survey

Last week the CFPB released its 117-page Outline of Proposed Rules for debt collection read the breakdown of these proposals...insideARM Perspective on CFPB Outline of Proposed Debt Collection Rules – Communication Part 2

More than 70 million Americans have some type of debt in collections. Read why…Some Debt Collections Just Aren’t Worth It

The failure to repay student loans is becoming a modern day standoff.. Read how many American are ignoring the calls, email, and letters in…Student-Loan Defaulters in a Standoff With Federal Government

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CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Stay updated on the changes occurring in your field, read “New Bankruptcy Rule, Amendments to Chapter 13 Plan Proposed,” by Diane Davis featured in today’s #CBJ spotlight.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/28

nacbapicture What’s Happening Today?

Breaking News: CFPB Releases Outline of Proposals for Debt Collection Rulemaking

Three-Month Debt Collection Complaint Average Continues to Decline

Funds in Joint Account Belong Solely to Non-Debtor

Advocates Applaud CFPB Proposed Debt Collection Rules but Additional Provisions Are Needed

Direct access to insurers of insolvent entities at last? Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010

Debt collectors face tighter regulation by feds

Senators seek tax relief for student loan burdens

Legal Alert: Voice Over Internet Protocol and the TCPA: The Hidden Pothole on the Information Super Highway

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Bankruptcy New Briefs 7/27

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Midweek Headlines…

Equifax, Experian, TransUnion to Axe Some Debt Information from Consumer Credit Reports

Midland Credit Management, Inc. Settles Multidistrict TCPA Class Action

NCLC and 50 Groups File Petition with FCC to Stop Millions of Robocalls to Cell Phones

Unauthorized Transfers of Receivership Property: Void, Voidable or Ok?

Chapter 13 Plans are Just About Written in Stone

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NACBA MEMBER ONLY FALL WORKSHOP- OCTOBER 7th-10th

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/21

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Headlines…

Consumers Overall Credit Access Improves, but Perception of Credit Access Falters

Consumer alleges threats in debt collection attempt

Consumer Spending Returns to Steady Pace in May

11th Cir. Holds FCRA ‘Reasonable Investigation’ May Require Assignee to Examine Account-Level Documents

CFPB Files Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit in Remanded Article III Standing Case

State Court Application of Automatic Stay Is Res Judicata

NCLC Report: Why High-Rate Installment Lenders Want Borrowers Who Will Default

Improper Use of Contract Attorneys, Failure to Disclose Terms – This Case Has It All.

The CFPB Turns 5 Today. Here’s What It’s Done (and What It Hasn’t)

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NACBA MEMBER ONLY FALL WORKSHOP- OCTOBER 7th-10th

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