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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! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/20

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Senate Committee Reviews TCPA; State AG Focuses on Collection Calls

Group Warns Against Government Robocalls to Collect Debt

Appeals Court Questions Claims Against Sallie Mae

CFPB Set to Release Payday Lending Proposal on June 2

Consumer Credit Default Rate At Post-Recession Low: Report

House Subcommittee Critiques CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

CFPB Complaints About Debt Collection Decrease in April

Consent Order Compliance: Navigating The CFPB’s Unofficial “Rules” Governing Debt Collection

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

Economic Report Offers In-Depth Look at Spending, Labor Market

New York Fed Provides In-Depth Look at U.S. Economy in a Snapshot

Appeals Court Affirms that FDCPA Does Not Require Debt Collector Intent to Proceed to Trial When Filing Lawsuit

 Upcoming Events

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

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

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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

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

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

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

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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

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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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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 5/11

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

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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 5/6

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Friday’s News…

Judge Rules FDCPA Case Can Proceed

How the Industry May Challenge CFPB’s Arbitration Plan

Subprime Lender Receives Subpoena from Maryland Regulators

Forced Arbitration: CFPB Issues Proposed Rules to Restore Consumers’ Legal Rights

FCC Trying To Minimize Annoyances From New Robocall Debt Collection Loophole

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act complaint to proceed in Philadelphia federal court

Bankruptcy filings in region hit 8-year low

Student debt on the rise in 2016

US Congressman introduces bill to combat student debt

NOT REGISTERED FOR NACBASF YET? 

If you aren’t registered for NACBASF 2016, watch this video to get a glimpse into why the Annual Convention is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Then don’t wait another moment Register today so you can become part of the NACBA experience!

MARK YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THESE UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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

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

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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 5/5

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Headlines Making News…

Debtor Benefits from 108(b)’s Extension of Time to Redeem

$5.2M Settlement in Phone Bill Cramming Contempt Case

Survey: Consumers Increase Personal Savings, But Credit Card Balances Remain

CFPB Publishes Proposed Arbitration Rule; Coins a New Phrase

Harvard Study Finds New Regulations Are Affecting Consumer Access to Credit

N.C. Fed. Court Rejects Defendant’s TCPA Arguments as to ‘Revocation of Consent,’ ‘ATDS’

Bankruptcy Filings Reverse Upward Course

Bankruptcy Forms Invite New Questions Nationwide

CFPB Proposes Amendments to Mortgage Servicing Rules Under RESPA and TILA

MARK YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THESE UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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

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

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NACBA CARES ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

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When you are a NACBA Member you have access to our Career Center! You can apply for a job or you can post a job. Visit our Career Center Today!

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 5/4

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Midweek Headlines…

Scammers Charged Over Alleged Fake Subscription Operation

ID Theft Pioneer Rebuilding After $100M Contempt Settlement

Reverse Mortgage May Be Modified

ACA Releases New White Paper Countering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Servicemember Complaint Report

Currently Pending FCC Petitions in TCPA Matters

Receivables Secondary Market Restrictions Will Shrink Consumer Credit, DBA Study Argues

The CFPB’s Tough Month of April

Problems With the CFPB’s Argument: An Analysis of the D.C. Circuit Oral Arguments on Statute of Limitations

7 Things To Know About Why So Many Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Filed In Nebraska

MARK YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THESE UPCOMING NACBA EVENTS

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

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

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Register HERE

GET YOUR COMPANY IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF ATTORNEYS! PARTNER WITH NACBA

NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy. Our promotion reaches upward of 8,000 bankruptcy attorneys! Learn how you can partner with NACBA! Opportunities include:

  • Advertising in the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal
  • E-Newsletter Advertising
  • Webinar Sponsorship
  • Website Advertising 
  • Annual Convention and Fall Workshop Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

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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