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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

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Registration is Open for NACBA25!

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!

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

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 Briefs 12/13

Headlines Leading Into the Week…

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Consumers’ Outlook on Credit Availability Improves in November

A Former CFPB Insider’s Guide: Things to Consider before Responding to Your CFPB Complaints

Court Holds That Interest Reference in Dunning Letter is Not FDCPA Violation

Existence of Unpaid Tax Claim in Bankruptcy Opens the Door to Expanded Statute of Limitations on Fraudulent Conveyances

Five Ways CFPB Regulations Harm the Middle Class

BLOOMBERG LAW INSIGHTS: CFPB and Payment Processor Enforcement Actions

FICO Research: Average US Student Loan Debt Doubled in 10 Years

A Chart To Change How We Think About Student Loan Debt

Losses on Private Student Loans Hit Lowest Level Since 2008

Little Rock-area consumer debt tops in Fed region

Credit Card Debt Could Cause Next Financial Meltdown

Consumers Spending More, Risking More Debt This Holiday

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

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.

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

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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

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/8

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Breaking News: Second Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Request for Interlocutory Appeal in FDCPA Voice Message Case

Group of 10 Consumer Advocates File Amicus Brief in Case on Constitutionality of CFPB

2nd Cir. Rules Successful Offer of Judgment Mooted TCPA Putative Class Action

Fasten Your Seatbelts For The Case Of This Mafia-Style Consumer Litigation Operation

TCPA Case Allowed to Proceed, But Not as Class Action

FCC Denies MBA’s Petition to Exempt ‘Servicing Calls’ from TCPA

Federal Judge Determines That 18 Calls Over Two-Week Period Does Not Violate FDCPA

CFPB Projects “Prerule” Activities for the Debt Collection Rulemaking to Continue Through February 2017

Nevada Personal Injury Exemption Applies on a Per-Claim Basis

CFPB fines three reverse mortgage lenders over deceptive advertising

CFPB on Collision Course with Trump’s Justice Department

New Jersey Will Forgive Student-Loan Debt of Dead Borrowers

Federal Appellate Court Rules That Post-Acceleration Payment in Bankruptcy Constitutes Optional Redemption

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/5

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Credit Cards, Auto and Student Loans Cause ‘Modest’ Increase in Household Debt

NACBA Takes On 11th Circuit Judicial Estoppel Doctrine

Consumer and Small Business Advocates Oppose OCC’s Plan to Offer Fintech Lending Charters

Advocates Applaud Bill to Give Fake Account Victims Their Day in Court

CFPB Issues Fact Sheet on Prepaid Card Rule Effective Dates

Reporting Medical Debt, Consumer Driven Health Plans and more in December Pulse

Class-action lawsuit against Nebraska debt collector settled for $198K

Ninth Circuit finds foreclosure trustee isn’t debt collector under federal law

What’s In A Barcode?: District Court In Eleventh Circuit Adopts Benign Language Exception For Debtor’s Account Number

FCC Reiterates Its Position that Robotexts are Subject to TCPA

Creditors Committees’ Members May Not Be Sued Absent Bankruptcy Court’s Permission

Bankruptcy When You Are on Disability

From Federal Procedure Rules to State Bar Association Rules —Lawyers Need Tech Skills to Remain Competent

Long Anticipated Bankruptcy Law Goes Into Effect

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/1

It’s A New Month With New Headlines…

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Statement Regarding Nomination Of Mnuchin As U.S. Treasury Secretary

Three-Month Average in Debt Collection Complaints Continues to Increase

CFPB Issues Compliance Bulletin on Production Incentives

CFPB Asks For Input Regarding New Consumer Complaint Feedback Process

21 Lawmakers Come Out To Defend The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

$11 Million Judgment Entered Against Debt Collectors In FTC Action

Pending Rules and Forms Amendments

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/29

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9th Cir. Holds Debtor’s Acknowledgement of Debt Does Not Excuse Untimely Proof of Claim

Attorney “On Retainer” for Collection Agency Must Provide his Own Validation Notice When Contacting a Consumer

PHH handed next move in battle with CFPB

CFPB Warns Banks About Risks of Sales Incentives

Court Rightly Set Four-Year Limit on Collection Cases

Bankruptcy May Improve Your Credit Score!

Black Friday and Bankruptcy

Avoiding a Lien Requires that the Lien Exist

Housing Market Health Exemplified by Low Foreclosures and Delinquencies

Maryland’s Misguided Foray Into Student Loan Forgiveness

Upcoming NACBA Events

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/23

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FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Advisory on Text Message Compliance with TCPA

Fed Survey Shows Decline in Consumers’ Experiences in the Credit Market

FCC Releases TCPA Enforcement “Reminder” as Speculation Continues About Trump Effect

Student Loan Servicer Reaches $2.4 Million Settlement with State of Massachusetts

Texas Court Addresses Post-Petition Sale of Homestead in Chapter 7

Chris Lazarini Analyzes Right to Jury Under Section 4 of Federal Arbitration Act

Ninth Circuit Holds Trustees Performing Non-Judicial Foreclosures Are Not Debt Collectors Pursuant To FDCPA

Upcoming NACBA Events

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

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

REGISTER HERE

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/22

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6th Cir. Rejects Debt Collector’s Efforts to Distinguish Campbell-Ewald Following Offer of Judgment Success in Trial Court

CFPB Files Amicus Brief in FDCPA Case About Social Security Benefits

CFPB Requests that a Federal Appeals Court Rehear Its Constitutionality Case

CFPB Seeks Public Input on Consumers’ Access to Financial Records

Poor oversight of a student loan benefit may be hurting military borrowers, GAO says

Federal court says Ohio law firm didn’t violate Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Black Friday: The Holiday Surge In U.S. Consumer Debt And Spending

Upcoming NACBA Events

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

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Register HERE

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/18

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TCPA Cases Approach Milestone for 2016: Consumer filings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act could top 5,000 this year.

Bankruptcy History Creates Inference of Intent to Hinder, Delay

Can Trump Make the TCPA Great Again? A Highly-Speculative Look at the Future of the TCPA under a Trump Presidency

CFPB Field Hearing Investigates Storage, Use and Transmission of Digital Financial Records

Money 101: Here’s everything we know about Trump’s student debt plans

UDAAP Violations in Consumer Debt Collection

The CFPB must educate as it regulates debt collection

Upcoming NACBA Events

There’s Still Time to Register for Today’s Webinar

Post Election: Now What?

Date: November 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific (45 minutes)
Presenters:
– Maureen Thompson, NACBA Legislative Director
– Jonathan Yarowsky, NACBA Advocate
– Ike Shulman, NACBA Legislative Committee Chair
– Ed Boltz, NACBA President
Cost: No Cost to NACBA Members – Member Benefit

Few people predicted that we would wake up on November 9th to a Trump Administration. But, come January 20th Mr. Trump will be in the White House and Republicans will control the Administration, the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time since 2005.

NACBA invites you to join a webinar on Friday, November 18, 2016 to learn about how NACBA’s Advocacy program intends to respond to the new environment, the opportunities and challenges we see ahead, what the new Administration might mean for your bankruptcy practice, and how you can get involved to help NACBA reach its goals.

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 me on Wednesday, December 14th at 3pm 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. I am going to share with you the key strategies that hundreds of my 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!

Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

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

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities at #NACBA25? Check out the Prospectus and join us in 2017!

JOIN NACBA TODAY

Become a member of NACBA! Join today and take advantage of the benefits, networking opportunities and resources NACBA has to offer!

NACBA Now

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Convention

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/16

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/13

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

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Bankruptcy News Briefs

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

REGISTER HERE

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/8

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

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Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/5

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

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Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 12/1

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

REGISTER HERE

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/29

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

REGISTER HERE

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/23

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

REGISTER HERE

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/22

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/18

Post Election: Now What?

Growing Your Bankruptcy Practice in 2017 and Beyond

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

So you missed the NACBA Cruise? So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

So you missed the NACBA Cruise? So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

2016 VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY WORKSHOP

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!

So you missed the NACBA Cruise?
So did we but here is your chance to catch up!