Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/23

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Former Regulator Offers Extensive and Scathing Details of Life Inside the CFPB

New Audit Shows Where CFPB Civil Penalty Funds Are Going

U.S. Consumer-Spending Gains Slowed in November

Public interest lawyers sue feds over loan forgiveness program

Debtors Who Misuse Collateral Can Lose the Benefit of Discharging their Debt in Bankruptcy

Exercise of Post-Petition Right to Setoff Without Court Permission Violated Automatic Stay

Consumer alleges Vero Beach debt collectors’ timeline demand for payment violates FDCPA

Another Step Down: Foreclosures Hit Near-Decade Low

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Join us in celebrating 25 years of NACBA on May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Visit NACBA25 for all the details on speakers, sessions, hotel reservations, registration and more!

Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

We want you to have access and the member rate to all of NACBA’s exciting upcoming events in 2017, especially our 25 year celebration at the Annual Convention. Take a moment today to Renew your membership or if your not a member of NACBA there is no better time to Join!

Bankruptcy News Brief 12/22

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November Debt Collection Complaints Decline

Garnishment for student-loan debt is leaving people below the povery line, GAO says

Path for Consumer Litigation Records Changes in November

Trump Nominee to Head OMB Could Create Hurdles for CFPB Regulations

National Civil Rights Groups Back Cordray and CFPB

CFPB Faces Challenges in Courts, Congress in 2017

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes second action against Military Credit Services for improper contract disclosures

Are American Consumers Taking On Too Much Debt?

3 Numbers: U.S. Consumer Spending Growth To Hold Steady

Social Security Checks Are Shrinking Due to Unpaid Student Loans

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Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/21

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Incorrect 1099-A Form Not Objectively Coercive

Consumer Advisory: Delays & Risks Await Many Taxpayers

The Tragic Downfall of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Proposed CFPB Regulations Seek to Expand Agency’s Disclosure Opportunities

Decision of U.S. Appeals Court and Election of Donald Trump Could Spell Doom for Power of CFPB

Consumer Spending Grows at Healthy Pace in Third Quarter

Debt collection practices lawsuit against Ohio law firm headed to Third Circuit

Consumer alleges debt collector damaged credit rating on paid debt

How to Eliminate IRS Tax Debt in Arizona

Amendments to California PACE Financing Statutes Become Effective January, 1 2017

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Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/20

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Mid-Week Headlines…

FTC Fails to Rein in Unrepaired Recalled Used Cars

National Consumer Law Center Advocates Applaud New Rules Designed to Better Protect Online Students from Predatory Schools

Improper Service Precludes Default Judgment

CFPB Launches Data Tool Tracking Consumer Credit Markets

Report: Consumers’ Debt Increases as Cost of Living Outpaces Income Growth

Illinois Federal Judge Rules Collection Agency is Liable for Law Firm’s FDCPA Violation

Is RIP Really a Way Out for Some with Medical Debt?

CFPB Acts Against Deceptive Pawn Companies

New from the CFPB: Here are the latest credit trends in mortgages

Is it Déjà Vu All Over Again with Delinquencies?

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 3rd, 2017 for savings! You can also receive $100.00 discount on registration when you support the #NCBRC. Offer Ends 12/31.

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Save $100 on Your NACBA 2017 Convention Registration

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2017 is NACBA’s 25th Anniversary. To get in the spirit of #NACBA25 (hashtag for 2017 Annual Convention), we thought we’d kick off Giving Tuesday back on November 29th and decided that we would extend it to the whole month of December with a way to save NACBA members a few bucks and support the efforts of NCBRC.

Make a donation to NCBRC by 12/31/16 using the below levels and you can receive a discount off your 2017 Annual Convention Registration + receive a fun convention experience.

Donate $100 to NCBRC before 12/31/16 and receive $25 discount coupon on 2017 convention registration
Donate $500 to NCBRC before 12/31/16 and receive $50 discount coupon on convention registration and front-of-the-line pass for commemorative photo with Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Saturday, May 6, 2017, Orlando, Florida.
Donate $1,000 to NCBRC before 12/31/16 and receive $100 discount coupon on convention registration and two (2) tickets to attend NACBA President’s Dessert Reception & VIP Illuminations Fireworks at Epcot “Eau de France” Viewing on Saturday, May 6, 2017, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Orlando, Florida. Tickets also include two (2) hours of Epcot park access.

DONATE HERE TO NCBRC

To receive the convention discount, you must:

1) Make NCBRC Donation at designated level.

2) Register for convention via EMAIL, PHONE or FAX and include copy of donation receipt.

2017 NACBA Annual Convention Registration is Open!

Questions: email admin@nacba.com

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/16

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FCC Chairman to Step Down; Could Lead to Reversal of TCPA Ruling

Massachusetts Proposes New Rules for Collection Litigation on Credit Card Debt

Judge Grants Collection Agency’s Motion For Summary Judgment in FDCPA Bona Fide Error Case

Colleges are still cutting deals with Wall Street to peddle debit cards to students

CFPB Debuts Consumer Credit Card Risk Management Tool

6 charged in debt collection fraud scheme

Houston consumer alleges debt collector broke law

Household debt rises as the cost of living climbs faster than incomes

Changes to Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 Affect Mortgage Lenders

Which States Have the Highest Number of Foreclosure Filings?

New York: Stopping Foreclosure Rescue Scams in Their Tracks

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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There’s still time to Register for the second session of the 2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop Today from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you register you can request access to the session one recording from Friday, December 9th as well as today if you have a schedule conflict.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/15

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Consumer Credit Delinquency Rates Expected to Rise in 2017

Judge Denies Prevailing Party’s Motion For Attorneys’ Fees in FDCPA Case

The CFPB’s Final Servicing Rule Is Still Unclear

When Banks Market To Colleges, Students Lose, Says CFPB

Madoff Victims Poised to Start 2017 With $342 Million in Payouts

36-Month Rule for Reporting Discharges of Indebtedness Is Repealed

TCPA Lawsuit Surges Ahead, Even Though Plaintiff Deleted Text Messages

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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There’s still time to Register for the second session of the 2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop on Friday, December 16th from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. If you register you can request access to the session one recording from Friday, December 9th.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/14

Midweek Headlines…

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From the Web: FCC Commissioners Address Process Reform, Leadership and Transparency

Discriminatory Treatment of Student Loan Debt Not Unfair

New Student Loan Rehab Portal from BillingTree Assists Agencies and Consumers

The CFPB Should Not Single-Out Collectors for Non-English Disclosure Requirements

Mo. Federal Judge Rules Hospital Not Liable for Potential TCPA Claims Based on Acts of Third Party Agency

Congressman Jeb Hensarling, a Prominent CFPB Foe, Re-Elected as House Financial Services Chairman

Rising concern about credit card debt

CFPB Ombudsman’s Office Releases FY2016 Annual Report

Yellowstone and the Barton Doctrine in the Third Circuit

New Forms May Alleviate Some Concerns About Massachusetts Notarizations

Trump Administration Gears Up for Financial Services Changes

Household Debt Nears Pre-Recession Levels, Study Shows

Proposed Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code Could Adversely Affect Student Loan Securitizations

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

Jump start by registering for tomorrow’s Webinar!

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
Presenter: Richard James, CEO, Office of Richard James
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Register HERE

2016 Virtual Bankruptcy Workshop

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COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Renew Your NACBA Membership

Registration For The 2017 NACBA Annual Convention Is Open!

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Celebrating 25 Years of Educating, Advocating & Litigating!

Join us in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7, 2017

Registration is Open for the 25th Annual NACBA Convention!

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys is excited to celebrate 25 years of educating, advocating, and litigating with you in one of the most, “Happiest places on earth…” Disney World! Join us at the beautiful Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort on May 4th-7th for prominent keynote speakers such as best selling author Ross Bernstein, Professor, National Legal Evidence Expert, Professor Edward Imwinkelried, a student loan pre-conventions session, exhibitors, relevant sessions, a launch party, circuit meetings, fireside chats and of course Mickey and Minnie! There are so many reason to register today!

Visit NACBA25 for everything you’ll need to know including:

Registration is open for NACBA25 so give yourself and your family a gift and come join us in Disney! Receive savings with the Early Bird Registration rate of $695.00, but don’t delay it ends March 2nd, 2017.

The 2017 NACBA Conventions is the must go to event for any Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney. Just listen to what attendees have to say about why they attend NACBA and why you should too!

Bankruptcy News Briefs

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Study: American Household Credit Card Debt Reaches Record Amount

Consumer Borrowing Rates Slow in October

CFPB Takes Action Against Reverse Mortgagees

Attorney Collecting Debt For A Debt Collector May Not Rely On Client’s Validation Notice

Post-Spokeo Standing and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Ohio Supreme Court Finds That An Action At Law On A Promissory Note To Collect A Mortgage Debt Is Separate And Distinct From An Action In Equity To Enforce A Mortgage Lien On Property

Upcoming NACBA Events

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

A two (2) day overview of cutting edge consumer bankruptcy education in a virtual format presented by some of the top bankruptcy experts in the United States.

DATES: Friday, December 9, 2016 & Friday, December 16, 2016

TIMES: Friday, December 9: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM EASTERN and
Friday, December 16: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EASTERN

Schedule conflict? No worries at all.
Register by 12/8/16 and the recordings will be emailed to you upon request.

COST: $99 NACBA Members, $199 Non Members

INCLUDES: All Materials, Certificate of Attendance, Seminar Recordings, Live Q&A

REGISTER HERE

Give yourself a gift and register for December’s Webinar!

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

If you want to build a law firm that supports your lifestyle, instead of undermining it, then join Richard James on Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM ET. If you want 2017 to be the year that you finally build the law firm of your dreams, then you have to be on this webinar training. Learn the key strategies that hundreds of Richard James’ clients are using to grow like never before. This is real world, in the trenches advice you can put to practice right away.

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!