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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/23

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Start Your Day With These Headlines…

ACA Submits Comments Opposing CFPB’s Proposed Rule on Arbitration

Consumer Litigation for FDCPA, FCRA Declines in July, While TCPA Cases Increase

CFPB Flooded With Thousands of Comments Over Arbitration Rule

CFPB: Unnecessary Obstacles for Lower Loan Payments

Proposed Bankruptcy Rule Changes: Word Counts to HELOCs

Will CFPB Move to Limit Arbitration Undermine Alternative Finance?

When banks play unfairly, consumers want chance to be heard in court

Apple and Google join ‘strike force’ to crack down on robocalls

U.S. District Court in Georgia Grants Initial Approval of Wells Fargo $30 Million TCPA Settlement

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

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Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

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2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/19

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News Leading Into The Weekend…

Bank Card Default Rates Decline in July

Industry Gets Favorable Ruling in Debt Collection Envelope Case

Court Denies Professional TCPA Plaintiff’s Request to Amend Prior Judgment and Remand Case to State Court

Georgia District Court Dismisses TCPA Claim Due To Human Intervention

Consumer Groups Urge the Department of Energy to Strengthen Protections for Homeowners in Best Practice Guidelines

Fighting Back Against the Fine Print

CFPB Responds to Senate Letter on Tailored Regs

Finally A Clear Ruling On A Much Needed Bankruptcy Preference Defense

CFPB Finally Adopts Amendments To Its Mortgage Servicing Rules

Consequences Of The Millennial/Debt Relationship

Federal Court: OC’s Hounding of Mom for Son’s Juvie Detention Debt “Disturbing”

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7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

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Deadline August 26th!

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October 6-10, 2016

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Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/17

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Midweek News…

Credit Card Use and Debt Increase Among Consumers

District Court Rules in Favor of Bank in Mandatory Arbitration Case

CFPB Happy to Remind You Compliance Is Everyone’s Responsibility

CFPB Finds Support for Arbitration Clause Ban

House defeats amendment to 2017 appropriations bill striking requirements for CFPB arbitration rule

Critics say proposals may curb access to credit. Let’s hope so.

Student loan borrowers are paying for free services

Could Face-Time With Borrowers Help Reduce the Student Loan Crisis?

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CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Payday lenders purposefully ensnare people in debt they can’t escape. Payday and car title lenders drain more than $8 billion in fees annually. They collect 75 percent of their fees from people stuck in more than 10 loans a year by charging 300 percent APR. It’s a debt trap. Payday loan borrowers are more likely to fall behind on other bills and to file for bankruptcy.

In June, the CFPB proposed new rules to address the payday car title lending debt trap. Learn from experts at the Center for Responsible Lending about the payday loan debt trap, the proposed regulations, and how you can take action to strengthen the proposed rule.

7 Keys to Building a Referral-based Law Firm
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2016, 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: FREE for NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, CEO, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER: HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

 

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Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Visit the NACBA Facebook page and enter to Win a Free Registration to the Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise! Just LIKE the Post & SHARE on your page for a chance of winning one (1) FREE Registration (total value $594) to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas), October 6-10, 2016. This prize package includes registration to the Pre-Cruise Tax Session.

Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/16

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Tuesday’s News…

Obama Administration Releases Study on Economic Impact of Student Loan Debt

U.S. District Court in California Dismisses TCPA case for Lack of Standing

GAO Report Says CFPB Small Business Panels Could Be More Effective

Is Spokeo the Death Knell to TCPA Litigation? Not Really?

Helpful Cases for Mortgage Servicers Attempting to Comply with Mortgage Servicing Regulations After a Bankruptcy Discharge

Suing a Debt Collector? Now They Can Buy Your Lawsuit

Writing Off Student Loans Is Only a Matter of Time

Can You Be Sued For Filing A Claim In A Bankruptcy Case?

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CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Payday lenders purposefully ensnare people in debt they can’t escape. Payday and car title lenders drain more than $8 billion in fees annually. They collect 75 percent of their fees from people stuck in more than 10 loans a year by charging 300 percent APR. It’s a debt trap. Payday loan borrowers are more likely to fall behind on other bills and to file for bankruptcy.

In June, the CFPB proposed new rules to address the payday car title lending debt trap. Learn from experts at the Center for Responsible Lending about the payday loan debt trap, the proposed regulations, and how you can take action to strengthen the proposed rule.

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

 

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Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Visit the NACBA Facebook page and enter to Win a Free Registration to the Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise! Just LIKE the Post & SHARE on your page for a chance of winning one (1) FREE Registration (total value $594) to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas), October 6-10, 2016. This prize package includes registration to the Pre-Cruise Tax Session.

Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/12

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Kicking Off Friday…

District Court Gets it Wrong in Chapter 13 Lien Strip Case

Crawford Case for FDCPA ‘Time-Barred’ Proof of Claim, Case Was Itself ‘Time-Barred’

7th Cir. Deepens Split on FDCPA Liability for ‘Time-Barred’ Claims

FCC Adopts TCPA Rules for Exemption of Federal Government Debt Collection Calls

Colleges Push Back on Student-Debt-Forgiveness Plan

Student debt collectors want to robo-call your cellphone, but FCC says not so fast

New Rules Could Make Robocalls Less of a Nuisance

What You Need To Know About New Rules Allowing Debt Collection Robocalls From Feds

Majority: Attempt to collect stale debt not deceptive

How Long are Arizona Judgments Enforceable?

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CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

It’s the weekend! A Perfect time to read today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight, “#NACBA2016: Is Your Business a Force to Be Reckoned With?” by Christine Kieta, P.C. 

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Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/11

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Thursday’s Headlines…

Credit Card Balances Influence Increase in Household Debt

Consumers’ Household Finance Expectations Continue to Improve

FDCPA Safe Harbor Buried within CFPB Mortgage Rules

Most CFPB Small Business Panelists Disagree with Agency Rules: GAO

CFPB Lawsuit Barred by U.S. Inaction, Payment Firm Says

CFPB debt collection proposal called most significant change in 30 years

Producers Beware: What happens when your movie distributor files bankruptcy?

BNA Insights: Statute of Limitations for Disgorgement Claims in SEC and CFPB Enforcement Actions

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Mr. Richard James
REGISTER HERE

CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Take a moment to kick back and read, “The President’s Report,” by Edward Boltz in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight!

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Free Registration to NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop Members-Only Cruise (Miami, FL – Nassau, Bahamas)

October 6-10, 2016

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Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/9

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Today’s Bankruptcy News Briefs…

Eighth Circuit Lets the Fox in the Henhouse

Illinois Governor Vetoes Private Debt Collection Bill

Consumer Borrowing Slows in June

CFPB Amends Servicer Rules

CFPB Considering Debt Collection Reform Proposals

CFPB Issues Final Mortgage Servicing Rules

Rogue debt collectors: Our view

The Real Student Loan Crisis: Debt-Fueled Tuition Inflation

Legislators Take Aim at New Jersey Student Loan Program’s Tough Tactics

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Mr. Richard James
REGISTER HERE

CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

Avoiding Judicial Estoppel, Standing and Claim Preclusion Problems
with Non-Bankruptcy Causes of Action
DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: $25 NACBA Member, $75 Non-Member
PRESENTERS:
Judge Paul W. Bonapfel, Northern District of Georgia
J. Erik Heath, Esq., Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, San Francisco, CA
John Rao, Esq., National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
REGISTER: HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Take a moment to read the in depth, “NCBRC Report,” in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight. Read the Cases in Review such as; Chapter 7 Reaffirmation of Debt, Proof of Claim-Secured Claim-Post Petition Charges, Property of the Estate-Avoidance of lien impairing exemption, and more.

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October 6-10, 2016

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Contest Expires August 26th, 2016 Winner Announced August 29th, 2016 . Non-Transferable. One (1) winner selected. Current Membership in NACBA Required. Good luck!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/5

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New York Region’s Consumer Distress Remains Below National Average

CFPB Wants to Add Consumer Survey to Complaint Closing Process

FDCPA Case Law Review for July 2016

Credit Card Market Grows in First Quarter

Courts Continue to Look for “Actual Harm” in TCPA Cases

Singletary: New CFPB rules might limit access to credit

Cheat Sheet: How CFPB Is Changing Mortgage Servicing (Again)

PHH Corp. v. CFPB: Six Issues to Watch

Federal Reserve of St. Louis Issues Debt Report

NCLC Statement re: CFPB Final Mortgage Servicing Rules

Consumers Want Action On Illegal Debt Collection

Losing Both Ways: Debtor Diligence in the Identification of Claims

UPCOMING WEBINARS

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Mr. Richard James
REGISTER HERE

CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

#NACBASF was a convention to remember! Grace Pazdan shares her thoughts in her article, “The NACBA Convention Experience,” in today’s Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spotlight.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/3

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Midweek Headlines…

The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office released its mid-year update in July, focusing on individual inquiries to the Ombudsman, related to CFPB proposed rules, the consumer complaint database, and other outreach initiatives…CFPB Ombudsman’s Office Releases Mid-year Update

Consumer spending increased 0.4 percent, or by $53 billion, in June, according to estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and U.S. Department of Commerce…Consumer Spending Increases in June

A mortgage creditor violated the automatic stay by mistakenly filing a claim to which it had no rights and by failing to immediately return payments on that claim it had received by the trustee. In re Mocella, No. 10-42287 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio June 15, 2016)…Incompetence Does Not Excuse Stay Violation

Experian, today released Contact Monitor to help businesses reduce wrong-party contact that supports compliance with the TCPA…Experian’s Contact Monitor Strengthens Business Insight on Customer Contact Info

The CFPB  outlines four principles to guide its discussions on the future of loss mitigation as the U.S. Treasury’s crisis-era Home Affordable Modification Program is phased out at the end of 2016…CFPB Issues Principles for Future of Loss Mitigation

Student debt may be contributing to wealth inequality…New York Fed warns of troubling consequence of rising student loan debt

Second Circuit Raises a Caution Flag for Sales Free-and-Clear of Claims

Attorney “Meaningful Involvement” Case Sent Back to District Court

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How To Build a Thriving Bankruptcy Practice In A Down Market
DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Mr. Richard James
REGISTER HERE

CFPB Proposed Rule on Payday & Car Title Lending
DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 – 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTERS:
– Ms. Ellen Harnick, Senior Policy Counsel & Western States Director, CRL
– Ms. Lisa Stifler, Deputy Director of State Policy, CRL
REGISTER HERE

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Today’s #CBJ spotlight comes from Morgan D. King’s article, “Sales Tax Discharge Issues in Bankruptcy. ” Go to King’s Korner to read more!

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Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 8/1

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New Month New Headlines…

CFPB Previews Debt Collection Rule in SBREFA Outline

Debt-collection proposals: Fewer calls, easier to dispute

There’s one reason a big chunk of Americans have ‘negative wealth’

CFPB will update Know Before You Owe rule

Wells Fargo Bank Settles TCPA Lawsuit

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL HIGHLIGHT

Are you looking for ways to grow your law firm? Then you’ll want to read “4 Keys to Breaking the 7 Figure Barrier,” by Stephen Fairley with the Rainmaker Institute. Learn the specific strategies and compelling keys that will help you cross that barrier and make your firm a success!

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Join us to set sail for NACBA’s Summit at Sea (#NACBASEA) setting sail from October 7th-10thwith a a Pre-Cruise event  and a Launch Party on October 6th. Get great savings by taking advantage of the Early Bird Rate ending, September 2nd! Check out the Schedule andRegisterToday!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention – Silver Anniversary
Thursday, May 4 – Sunday, May 7, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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