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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/7

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What’s New?

DBA International Responds to Debt-Buying Exposé

Bogus Collection Calls Target New England Consumers

U.S. Card Issuers Lose $10.9B Annually to Fraud: LexisNexis

Notice of Abandonment Not Required under 554(c)

ACA Submits Comments on TCPA Proposed Rule for Federal Government Debt Collection Calls

Economists Predict Overall Financial Rebound This Year

ACA International White Paper Shows How Outdated TCPA Only Serves to Enrich Plaintiff Attorneys

FDCPA Case Law Review for May 2016

A Win for Creditors: The United States Supreme Court Expands the Meaning of Actual Fraud for Bankruptcy Discharge

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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/6

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Headlines Kicking Off The Top of The Week…

Jury Finds Operation Made More Than 117 Million Illegal Calls

Auto Leasing Rates Reach Record High

CFPB Issues Proposed Rule to End Payday Lending “Debt Traps”

Supreme Court’s discharge exception ruling gives creditors more options

Debt Buyers Settle Collection Violation Charges

John Oliver Buys $15M In Medical Debt, Then Forgives It

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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!

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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.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/3

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

CFPB’s Payday Lending Proposal Would Shut Out Banks

CFPB Releases Proposed Rule on Payday Lending and Other Small Dollar Loans

Total Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Increase 32 Percent in May

Scrutiny Leads Mo. Hospital to Curb Debt-Collection Suits

Doral Company Ran Massive Student Loan Debt Scam, Feds Say

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Fall to 3-Month Low

THIS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE #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 BENEFIT

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NACBA’s Webinars are informative, relevant and available to you as a NACBA Member! Have you missed any of our webinars? No worries! You can still access them through our NACAB Store. Here are some of the webinars you can still access.

  • Lesson from Harris v. Viegelagn  (More Info)
  • Regulation X & Z Enforcement: New Tools for Consumer Attorneys (More Info)
  • New Proof of Claim & Mortgage Attachment: Other Form Changes (More Info)
  • Getting Rid of Encumbered Property in Consumer Cases (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part I Webinar (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part II: Live Q&A (More Info)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop (More Info)
  • 2015 Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean For Your Practice (More Info)
  • Security Clearances & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Taxes In Bankruptcy, 2014 Virtual Fall Workshop (More Info)
  • Family Law & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Getting Paid: Collecting Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Chap 7 & Chap 13
  • Dealing with Debt Buyer Claims
  • + Many More Webinars for Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff!

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 6/2

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Today’s News…

Credit Access Gives Unemployed Time to Find Better Jobs

Lawmakers Seek to Fix Credit Reporting Flaws

High-Cost Credit Better than No Credit? Not Necessarily

Fannie Mae Sells More Delinquent Loans

Misapplication of Plan Payments Violates Discharge Injunction

CFPB Proposes Strong Rules to Protect Payday Borrowers Yet Worrisome Loopholes Need Tightening

The United States Supreme Court Expands Discharge Exception to Include Fraudulent Transfers

Secured Creditors Must Be Diligent to Protect Post-Petition Interest and Costs

Student Loan Debt Not Slowing Home Buying After All

EXPERIENCE #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 BENEFIT

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NACBA’s Webinars are informative, relevant and available to you as a NACBA Member! Have you missed any of our webinars? No worries! You can still access them through our NACAB Store. Here are some of the webinars you can still access.

  • Lesson from Harris v. Viegelagn  (More Info)
  • Regulation X & Z Enforcement: New Tools for Consumer Attorneys (More Info)
  • New Proof of Claim & Mortgage Attachment: Other Form Changes (More Info)
  • Getting Rid of Encumbered Property in Consumer Cases (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part I Webinar (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part II: Live Q&A (More Info)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop (More Info)
  • 2015 Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean For Your Practice (More Info)
  • Security Clearances & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Taxes In Bankruptcy, 2014 Virtual Fall Workshop (More Info)
  • Family Law & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Getting Paid: Collecting Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Chap 7 & Chap 13
  • Dealing with Debt Buyer Claims
  • + Many More Webinars for Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff!

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 6/1

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Headlines Making News on This 1st Day of June…

New Jersey Senators Introduce Legislation Revising Court Filing Fees

Debt Collection Lawsuits Revisited: Seventh Circuit Rules Collectors Not Required To Go To Trial

House Financial Services Committee Chairman to Unveil Details on Plan to Replace Dodd-Frank

Wells Fargo Exec Singled Out by CFPB Says He Accepted Settlement Because He Couldn’t Afford to Fight the Agency

Post-Discharge Settlement Not Estate Property

Objecting to the Dischargeability of Debt: How a Creditor May Protect its Debt in Bankruptcy

Uniform Voidable Transactions Act Signed Into Law by Iowa Governor

U.S. consumer spending increase strongest in over six years

Bankruptcy Code Doesn’t Conflict With Debt Collection Statute

EXPERIENCE #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.

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 5/31

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Today’s Headlines…

Equifax Sued After Theft of Kroger Employees’ Info

Washington AG Sues Debt Relief Firm

From Collector: Over the Line

Navient CEO Shares Rarely Heard Stories About Student Debt

U.S. Supreme Court Expands Types of Fraud Which May Bar a Bankruptcy Discharge

Mortgage Lenders Entitled to the Benefit of Their Bargain: Fourth Circuit Applies Default Interest Rate to Mortgage Payments Made Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Court Grants Student Loan Debt Relief to a Graduate of a Non-Accredited Medical School

For-Profit College Industry Checks CFPB’s Power, But Ruling Not A ‘Slam Dunk’

EXPERIENCE #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.

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 5/27

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Headlines Going Into The Weekend…

CFPB Data on Auto Title Loans Is Flawed, Academics Say

Federal Reserve Survey Shows Mixed Results on Financial Well-Being

Tax Scammers Arrested in Miami

‘CFPB Bullied Me’ into $85K Settlement: Former Wells Fargo Officer

Rep. Watson Coleman Urges Expansion on CFPB Rule Preventing Mandatory Arbitration

Mortgage Lenders Entitled to the Benefit of Their Bargain: Fourth Circuit Applies Default Interest Rate to Mortgage Payments Made Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Court Grants Student Loan Debt Relief to a Graduate of a Non-Accredited Medical School

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

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.

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 5/26

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This Evening’s Headlines…

Lawsuit Targets Collection System Used by Toll Roads

Mortgage Applicants More Likely to Open New Card Accounts, Auto Loans

Philadelphia Owed $70M in Business Taxes

Credit Card Spending, Accounts Increase Among Consumers with New Mortgages

Credit Reporting Complaints Highlighted in CFPB’s Report

FTC, Florida Regulators Target Debt Relief Schemes

No Conflict Between FDCPA and Code

FTC Announces Suits Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scams

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

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.

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 5/25

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Mid Week Headlines…

Collection Agency Hit with $38M Judgment

Bankers Cry Foul Over CFPB Overdraft Data Collection

Nondischargeability Based on Collateral Estoppel

U.S. Household Debt Increases While Consumers’ Repayment Improves

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Determines that a “Debt Collector” filing a Bankruptcy Court Proof of Claim on a Time-Barred Account is an FDCPA Violation

Maryland Debt Collection Litigation Bill Signed Into Law

State Court Opinion in TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Takes TCPA to Task; And Includes Interesting Insurance Sub-plot

How Much are Young Americans Paying a Month on Student Debt? Less than You Think

First Impressions and Prohibited Mortgage Modifications in Bankruptcy

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

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.

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 5/24

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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!

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.

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