Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/6

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A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

When a client files for bankruptcy there are a number of emotions associated with this sometimes turbulent times. In Eric Olsen’s article, “Counseling Bankruptcy Clients About Guilt and Debt,” gives a unique perspective on this important topic as a bankruptcy attorney.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/4

No End in Sight for Balance Billing Legislation

Collectors Take Note: FDCPA Litigation Over Letters Continues

Chapter 13 Debtor Could Eliminate Lien on Vehicle Even where Loan had Co-signer

Last Friday Brought New Twist in Dept. of ED Debt Collection Road

Survey: More Consumers Carry Credit Card Debt from Month to Month

CFPB Releases Sixth Annual FDCPA Report to Congress

Consumer Litigation Filings are ‘Unpredictable,’ WebRecon Reports

NetSpend Stealthily Settles FTC Charges Ahead of Fight Over CFPB Prepaid Card Rules

Circuit Court Upholds Punitive Damages Eight Times Compensatory

Big Changes on Horizon for Credit Reporting of Public Records Data

Lenders’ Trade Group Meets With Administration, Submits Proposal to Significantly Reform CFPB

Defending Its Life: What To Expect From The CFPB’s Trip To The D.C. Appellate Court

CFPB Requests Limited Fix if Court Finds Constitutional Defect

The IRS Is Now Using Private Debt Collectors; Here’s What You Need to Know

Student loan debt may mean fewer homeowners, expensive schools, and less consumer spending, Fed’s Dudley says

Second Circuit Clarifies Trigger for Revealing Debt Amounts

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Dig Into The Spring Edition of NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

This weekend spring into the new edition of NACBA’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. The Journal kicks off with a letter from our new President, Jim Haller, Esq. who talks about our challenges, strengths and the important advocacy role NACBA will take in 2017 in the current and ever changing political climate. Then dive into the many relevant articles that keep you updated on bankruptcy issues and speaks personally to you as a consumer bankruptcy attorney.

Here’s a glimpse of the articles you can dive into in this spring edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal:

Counseling Bankruptcy Clients About Guilt and Debt
Navigating the Late Tax Return Problem
What to Expect From Justice to Be- Gorsuch
Why Are Lawyers So Afraid to Ask for Help?
President Trump Is Right:Student Loan Debt an ‘Albatross’ on Family, Young People

There’s so much more so kick back and take some time to read the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/30

Court Rules Debt Buyer’s Small Claims Court Judgment Waived Right to Arbitration in Class Action Suit

Mere Retention of Property Does Not Support Stay Violation

What is the most likely outcome for the CFPB?

Nationstar’s “Soft Pulls” of Discharged Debtor’s Credit Reports did Not Violate FCRA where Servicer had Legitimate Need to Pull Report

CFPB Reports Consumers Complain About Disputed Credit Card Charges

Debt Collection Complaints Surge Compared to Early 2016

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Private Student Loan Debt Bill

Student loan defaults might add up to more debt

Bankruptcy Beat: New York Bankruptcy Court Prohibits Stripping of Mortgage Lien Against Debtor’s Multi-Family Residential Real Estate, Setting Up Split of Authority With District of Connecticut

Bank of America ordered to pay $46 million for foreclosure tactics used against Lincoln couple

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/28

Financial Fragility of U.S. Households in Latest Fed Survey Remains Neutral

Court Erroneously Requires that Exemption Attach to Equity

Dems working with GOP on consumer bureau revamp

Trump Administration Continues To Indicate Tide Change Away From Support Of The CFPB

CO lawmakers want to give consumers more protection against “zombie-debt” collectors

State AGs Ask Supreme Court to Spark Major Expansion to Scope of Federal Debt Collection Law

Defaulting on some student loans gets more costly

Bank of America ordered to pay $46 million to Lincoln couple for wrongful foreclosure

Consumer Confidence Doesn’t Reflect Facts

“Singular” Cases on Nondischarge and Dischargeability

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/23

Revisiting Dodd-Frank; Its Design May Make Next Crisis Even Worse

More Twists in ED’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Collection Fee Matter

Court Dismisses CFPB Complaint Against Payment Processor For Ignoring Red Flags

DOJ Brief Opposing CFPB Brings More Uncertainty

CFPB to Re-Examine Regulation

CFPB’s Next Move in Processor Case Bears Watching

Student loan collector pledges not to charge high fees permitted by Education Department

Confessions of a bankruptcy attorney: What people get wrong about bankruptcy

A First Look At February Delinquency Data

Judicial Foreclosure Sales are Immune to Preference Challenges

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/27

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SCOTUS Declines to Decide Late-Filed Tax Return Issue

Consumer Litigation Filings Show Universal Increase in January

President Donald Trump Issues Another Executive Order to Curb Regulations

Bank Card Default Rates Post Significant Gain in January

Debt collector accused of misrepresentation

Banks must weigh inevitable backlash to Dodd-Frank rollback

Mortgage Servicer Defeats Class Certification Over Collection Practices Allegedly Targeting Discharged Mortgage Debts

Paid Rejection: Bankruptcy Court Allows Professional Fees Despite Trustee’s Flawed Strategy

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/3

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BREAKING: Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Let Democrat AGs and Consumer Groups Intervene in CFPB’s Constitutionality Case

Legislation to Reform Leadership Structure at CFPB Returns in 115th Congress

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Pilot Program to Improve Transparency

9th Circuit Rejects “Worthless” Settlement in FDCPA Voicemail Case Where Message Left Was Similar to One Proposed by CFPB

Woman claims debt collector continued to contact her after alleged debt was discharged

Illinois sues major student loan providers, alleges consumer fraud

If your spouse dies, you have to pay their medical debt, little-known state law says

Dodd-Frank’s Bankruptcy Provision Could Be a Trump Target

Most Consumers Still Debt Shy: Filene

Students need bankruptcy protection from crushing loans

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