Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/29
New Week Fresh Headlines…
Consumers’ Outlook on Finances, Credit Availability Improves
7th Cir. Holds Debt Collector Violated FDCPA Despite Using Miller Safe Harbor Language
SCOTUS: State Statute of Limitations Pauses for Federal Court
CFPB Finalizes Changes to Prepaid Accounts Rule and Extends Effective Date
Industry Groups File Responses to FCC Call Blocking Notice
President Trump Submits Four FTC Nominations to U.S. Senate
Personal finance: Is there such a thing as a debtor’s prison?
Opinions: How Mick Mulvaney is dismantling a federal agency
Court Won’t Let Bank of America “Buy and Bury” Judgment Against It
CFPB Retrospective—Five Enduring Lessons, Even After Cordray’s Departure
Instead of ‘pushing the envelope,’ Mulvaney is mailing it in at CFPB
How Student Loans Are Killing Homeownership
Western District of Wisconsin Ranks 1st in the Nation in Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Filings in 2017.
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Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/25
Take a Look at the Headlines Making News…
CFPB to Prioritize Debt Collection Rulemaking
President Announces Intent to Nominate FTC Acting Chairman as Federal Judge
CFPB Asks for Feedback About its Investigative Process
CFPB Likely to Focus on Debt Collection Rather Than Payday Loans
The CFPB Is Now the Predatory Lender Protection Bureau
Cashcall To Pay Only $10 Million Of $287 Million Sought By CFPB
Student loan debt: Not just for kids anymore
Register for February’s Webinar!
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
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Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/24
Check Out Midweek Headlines…
FTC Acting Chairman Reports on Small Business Guidance, Regulatory Reform Efforts
Three key changes for bankruptcy procedures in 2018
U.S. Department of Justice Responds to CFPB Deputy Director’s Motion
CFPB Appeal To Unseat Mulvaney Gets Expedited
7th Circuit says debt collectors cannot simply copy and paste safe harbor language
Bankruptcy Court Holds Credit Union Policy Does Not Violate Discharge Injunction
Mulvaney Suggests Debt Collection Rules May Be Coming
Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders
Harris, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education
Getting Private Collection Agencies Out of Federal Student Loans
Is the US consumer in big trouble?
Don’t Miss Today’s Webinar!
How to Raise and Support a Request to Increase the Chapter 13 Flat Fees in Your District.
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM PACIFIC (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Pam Stewart and Edward Boltz
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/23
Take a Moment to Dive Into Tuesday’s Headlines…
Tears Over QE And U.S. Household Debt Problem
U.S. Senate, House End Partial Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Votes
Expensive loans in California can force you into bankruptcy!
CFPB Deputy Director Files Emergency Motion to Expedite Appeal
Student Loans In Crisis As Two In Five Likely To Default
New Mexico’s Study on Balance Medical Billing Echoes National Concerns
E.D.N.Y. Decides “Settlement May Have Tax Consequences” is an Acceptable 1099C Disclosure
On Second Thought…CFPB Continues to Back Off; Dismisses Case Against Payday Lenders
Don’t Let Payday Lenders Off the Hook
CFPB Expects to Further Delay Prepaid Account Rule’s Effective Date
Projections for student loan defaults are terrifying. It’s time to act.
NACBA’s Webinar Lineup!
How to Raise and Support a Request to Increase the Chapter 13 Flat Fees in Your District.
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM PACIFIC (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Pam Stewart and Edward Boltz
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/19
Start Your Weekend With Fresh Headlines…
Mick Mulvaney’s Budget Request for the CFPB? $0.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Drops Lawsuit Over 950% APR Loans
Total Bankruptcy Filings Decline in Calendar Year 2017
Debtor May Exempt 100% FMV When Value Does Not Exceed Statutory Cap
CFPB to Undertake Comprehensive Review of All Functions
Payday Rule Pullback is Another Example of CFPB Deregulation
Americans’ money worries before and in retirement are rising
CFPB Announces Reconsideration of Rule for Small Dollar Lending Market
CFPB Director Seeks Input On Operations
In bizarre reversal under Trump, consumer agency reveals moves to protect payday lenders
Supreme Court declines to review case over collecting stale debt
Bill would create ‘student loan advocate’
Delaware Court Rules Fraudulent Transfer Recoveries Are Not Capped At The Amount of Creditor Claims
NACBA’s Webinar Lineup!
How to Raise and Support a Request to Increase the Chapter 13 Flat Fees in Your District.
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM PACIFIC (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Pam Stewart and Edward Boltz
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
Get Ready for Another Informative NACBA Webinar!
Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/17
Midweek Headlines Making News…
CFPB Announces Reconsideration of Rule for Small Dollar Lending Market
Committee Meets Today on Bill to Exempt Lawyers from FDCPA
FDCPA Caselaw Review for December 2017
Student loan debt close to reaching $1.5 trillion
Trump’s CFPB to Rewrite Rule That Cracked Down on Payday Lenders
Bankruptcy Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
Congress should vote down this harmful debt collection legislation
Supreme Court Decision Could Impact CFPB
CFPB leadership dispute rages on
How Congress is pulling the IRS off the rich — and siccing it on the poor
The IRS hired bill collectors to collect back taxes — and got ripped off
Rep. Gonzalez’ bill would unfairly shield lawyers in debt collection cases
NACBA’s Webinar Lineup!
How to Raise and Support a Request to Increase the Chapter 13 Flat Fees in Your District.
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM PACIFIC (60 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: Pam Stewart and Edward Boltz
Register HERE
Set Yourself Apart & Make Money: Use Non-Standard Provisions in Local Chapter 13 Plan
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM PACIFIC (90-120 Minutes)
Cost: $25 Members / $75 Non-Members
Presenters: O. Max Gardner and Henry Sommer
Register HERE
Who’s Ready for the 2018 NACBA Annual Convention!
Visit the Annual Convention site for the updated schedule, speakers, pre-convention sessions and more! In a blink of an eye, April will arrive! Register today and get savings at the Early Bird Rate!
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