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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/23

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What’s Happening Today…

Credit Bureaus Order Cities To Stop Reporting Unpaid Tickets

U.S. House Considers Appropriations Bill with Three Major CFPB Reforms Attached

Consumer Spending On the Rise in April

NJ District Court Slams Consumer Attorney for FCRA Suit Filed without “Meaningful Review or Investigation

Cost of Financial Regulation Passed along to U.S. Businesses, Study Finds

CFPB Urges Mortgage Servicers to Upgrade Technology to Reduce Errors

CFPB Turns Attention to Small Business Lending Market

Proposed FDIC Rule Would Nix References to Credit Ratings

Bank of America Nearing SEC Settlement in Client-Accounts Probe

Corinthian Colleges Used Recruiting Incentives, Documents Show

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Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
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REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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 make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/22

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Catch Up On Today’s News…

Debtor may not modify default interest rate.

Rep. Austin Scott’s (R-GA) Bills Undercut Lifeline, Limiting Economic and Education Opportunities for Low-Income Families

F.H. Cann Receives ATO From Department of ED for Student Loan Collections

Millions of U.S. Consumers Escaping Subprime Credit

Counsel’s Corner: Changes to the FDCPA Landscape

Freddie Mac Peddles More Deeply Delinquent Loans

UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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 make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

Visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of the sessions from #NACBASF.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/21

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Lawsuit After Fake Courtroom Collection Stories Will Proceed

Survey: Financial Regulations Hinder Access to Necessary Services for Businesses

FTC and CFPB Comment on FCC’s Request for Input on TCPA Rules; A Missed Opportunity

“Nonbank” Lender Seeks Injunction Restraining CFPB Administrative Action

UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
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REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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 make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

Check out the moments that made #NACBASF a success! Visit the NACBASF Album on ourFacebook page  and make sure to like us so you can keep up to date on all our offerings!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/20

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Lawsuit Filings Decline for Second Straight Month

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Spending Bill

FTC Issues Comments on FCC’s TCPA Proposed Rule

How the FCC Misinterpreted Congress’ Mandate for the TCPA Debt Collection Exemption

Compassion and Common Sense Enter Student Loan Discharge Arena

House GOP Bill Would Give Congress Final Say on Some CFPB Rules

UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
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REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Did you know you can bring the kids too? Check out these activities for family friendly fun while you learn and earn credit!

  • NEW! Royal Babies and Tots NurserySM
  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program
  • Expanded teen-only hangout areas
  • Splash Deck with interactive play fountain
  • Bungee trampoline area for kids ages 6 and up
  • Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures

Mark your calendars, save the dates, and make it a family affair on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

LOOK BACK AT NACBASF

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/17

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News Leading Into the Weekend…

FTC Bans Debt Collection Defendants

FTC Stops California-Based Mortgage Relief Scam

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Lawsuit Filings Decline Significantly Since April

ConServe Submits Thoughtful Response to FCC Request for Comments on TCPA Exception for Government Debts

New Study Says CFPB is Going Easy on Financial Institutions

FCC Recommends Limitations to Debt Collection Rule

Bernard Madoff Investors to Receive Another Payout

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/16

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What’s Happening Today…

Sizing Up the CFPB’s Favorite Enforcement Targets

Monthly Decline in Debt Collection Complaints to CFPB Continues

Update: FCC Releases Consumer Advisory Committee’s Formal Recommendations on TCPA Proposed Rule

ConServe Submits Thoughtful Response to FCC Request for Comments on TCPA Exception for Government Debts

Republican Lawmaker’s Plan Details Curbs on Bank Regulators

CFPB asks appeals court to rule on probe of college accreditor

GAO Report Faults CFPB on Internal Control Deficiencies

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

PAST NACBA EVENT

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/15

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Midweek News…

FTC, Florida AG Take Action Against Robocall Operation

DOE Seeks To Stop Arbitration Agreements Between Borrowers, Schools

Legislation Calls for Updates to CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Consumers’ Financial Expectations Decline Slightly

SSA May Not Recoup Overpayment from Future Benefits

To Assume or Reject: Unexpired Real Property Leases in Bankruptcy

Press Release: Rep. Love Bill Protects Consumers from Debt Collection Abuses

Scranton resident alleges unlawful debt collection

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! 

PAST NACBA EVENT

HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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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.

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

NACBA has partnered with Google Maps to create the NACBA Member Map. Live on NACBA.org, potential clients using any connected device (desktop, laptop, and mobile) will be shown NACBA member firms near them right now. Using built-in GPS positioning technology, potential clients will be presented with NACBA member firms in their city and region. They will be able to tap the firm’s map markers to get contact information and driving directions to a NACBA Member office. As part of NACBA’s enhanced Membership Benefits, all NACBA members in good standing have basic contact info already listed on this state of the art mapping interface!

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 6/10

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It’s Friday! Check out the Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend!

State’s Payday Loan Rollover Ban Safe from CFPB Rules: Officials

Medicaid Growth Reduces Debt Sent to Collections: Research

Company Settles FTC’s Telemarketing Charges

Survey: Consumers Report Improvement in Healthcare Access, Affordability

Certainty of Hopelessness that Judge Will See Reason

Bankers’ Group Supports Bill To Reform CFPB

Money Tips: Student loan default rate could be worse than thought

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/9

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Read the Headlines that Matter to You Here…

Consumer Credit Rises Less Than Expected

Better Data Is Key to Bank Alternatives to Payday

State’s Budget Crisis Leads to Growing Debt, Payment Penalties

CardHub Predicts Surge in Outstanding Credit Card Debt by End of 2016

Total Consumer Borrowing Pace Slows Compared to Records in March

National Association of Realtors pushes CFPB for TRID changes

CFPB Needs a Rule to Regulate Debt Collection

BNA INSIGHTS: The CFPB and Data Security Enforcement

Debt collection agencies’ biggest problem: Medicaid expansion

Consumers to End 2016 With $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt

Consumers in These States Carry the Most Credit Card Debt

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/8

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Midweek Headlines…

FTC Issues Annual Enforcement Report to CFPB

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Announces GOP Proposal to Replace Dodd-Frank Act

Survey: Consumers Rank Health Coverage High Overall, but Cost Concerns Remain

Reminder: New Data Furnisher Reporting Requirements Effective Soon

ABA and CBA Argue FCC Proposed Rule Conflicts with Congressional Intent

CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Payment Processor and Executives

Bankruptcy Petition Costs Litigant Right to Appeal State Court

5 Bankruptcy Myths Dispelled

CFPB Proposes Underwriting And Payment Processing Requirements For Payday, Title, And High-Rate Installment Loans

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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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!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

Member Map – NACBA has partnered with Google Maps to create the NACBA Member Map. Live on NACBA.org, potential clients using any connected device (desktop, laptop, and mobile) will be shown NACBA member firms near them right now. Using built-in GPS positioning technology, potential clients will be presented with NACBA member firms in their city and region. They will be able to tap the firm’s map markers to get contact information and driving directions to a NACBA Member office. As part of NACBA’s enhanced Membership Benefits, all NACBA members in good standing have basic contact info already listed on this state of the art mapping interface!

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