FDCPA

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/6

Today’s Headlines…

$25 Medical Bill Turns into $34,500 TCPA Judgment and FDCPA Claim for Damages Still to be Litigated

States sue Betsy DeVos over student loan rule delay

Federal Reserve Report Affirms Importance of Debt Collection in the Credit Ecosystem

Court Denied Stay Violation Claims Against Servicer Under §362(k) for Insufficient Service of Process and Lack of Evidence

SCOTUS Clarifies Who Is A Debt Collector Under FDCPA

CFPB protects Americans from predatory loan sharks

Morrisey reaches settlement with New York debt collectors

Debt collection bill heads to Gov. Brown’s desk

D. Scott Carruthers, SFM-6 LLC accused of abusive debt collection practices

Credit Card Debt Shrank in Early 2017

West Virginia settlement erases some consumer debts

Senate bill would provide student loan debt relief

District Court Rules that Plaintiff’s Prior Bankruptcy Does Not Preclude Products Liability Suit Involving Pelvic Mesh

Don’t Miss These Informative Webinars This Summer!

July’s Webinar

Is there Life After HAMP? Now what?
The End of HAMP: Understanding Proprietary Modifications
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2017, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: O. Max Gardner III, Roberto (Bobby) Rivera
Cost: $25 NACBA Member / $75 Non Member
Register HERE

August’s Webinar

Reverse Mortgages & Bankruptcy
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017, 12:00 PM Eastern to 1:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: Tara Twomey, Esq.
Cost: $25 NACBA Member / $75 Non Member
Register HERE

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

It’s a new month and that means when you renew your membership in July you are automatically entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

In honor of NACBA’s 25th Anniversary, we want to reward you with a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Introduce a new member to NACBA and we will send you $25 Amazon Gift Card. Not only will YOU receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card but the NEW MEMBER will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Check out theRequirements and start referring today!

PlayBack NACBA

Can you believe it’s been a month since the 2017 Convention? Was there a session you wanted to attend, but couldn’t? We understand! There were so many incredible sessions available and you can only be in one place at one time, but don’t fret! There is a way that you can relieve NACBA25 visit Playback NACBA and access your 3 Month Pass if you were an attendee!

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 7/5

Midweek Headlines..

Survey: American Households Still Face Lingering Economic Challenges from Great Recession

Some Federal Student Loans Cancelled in New Jersey

Life Insurance Proceeds that Debtor Received More than 180 Days After Filing Chapter 13 Case were Property of the Estate

Change how CFPB is run

Proposals to change student loan rules could upend industry

Attorney for Chapter 13 Debtors Not Entitled Fees Above the Local “No Look” Fee Where the Disclosure of Compensation Conflicted With Plan Provision on Fees

Court rules that debtors may claim exemption for HSAs

District Court of New Jersey Holds No Duty Under FDCPA to Warn of Tax Consequences for Debt Settlement

Study: Debt collection complaints from CT military members low

Consumers on a healthier credit footing but unsure on their scores

Don’t Miss These Informative Webinars This Summer!

July’s Webinar

August’s Webinar

Reverse Mortgages & Bankruptcy
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017, 12:00 PM Eastern to 1:00 PM Eastern
Presented by: Tara Twomey, Esq.
Cost: $25 NACBA Member / $75 Non Member
Register HERE

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/30

Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Maine Enacts New Requirements for Debt Buyers

U.S. House Subcommittee Funding Bill Includes Switch to Congressional Appropriations for CFPB

Chapter 13 Debtor Not Entitled to Discharge Where She Failed to Pay Mortgage Payments “Outside the Plan”

District Court Affirmed Bad Faith Dismissal of Chapter 7 Petition Where Debtors had $800,000 in Assets and only $40,000 in Debt

Debt Collection: Navient Responds

Debt Collector’s Fraud Hits California, Nevada & Washington CUs

The Alarm Over Consumer Debt Is Overblown

These 3 charts explain the economic side effects of the student loan crisis

Consumer Reports: medical bankruptcies and the ACA Health Care Bankruptcies

Why millions of consumers’ credit scores will suddenly improve this weekend

Not a Good Look for Connecticut Higher Ed

This Week In Securities Litigation

Register for July’s Webinar!

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Only two more days to renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/29

In Thursday’s News…

Are Significant Changes To Class Actions On The Horizon? (Part Two)

Court Says Calls to VoIP Number Did Not Violate TCPA

Older Residents in These States Complained the Most to the CFPB

Treasury plan could change U.S. consumer financial oversight, despite obstacles

FTC Brings Suit Against Debt Collector for “Phantom Debts”

Equitable Estoppel vs. Right to Amend Schedules

Debt-collection exec sentenced to more than 4 years in prison

Economic Data: Recent Interest Rate Hike Ups Concern for Consumers

Your credit score could jump in July, but it’s no cure-all

Register for July’s Webinar!

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/28

Midweek Headlines…

Secretary of Education Announces Intent to Appoint New COO of Federal Student Aid

Petition to Exempt Ringless Voicemails From Anti-Robocall Rules Has Been Withdrawn

CFPB Takes Action Against Unscrupulous Credit Repair Firms

FDCPA Case Law Review for April and May 2017

11th Circuit: Abuse Test under §707(b) Applies where Debtor Initially filed under Chapter 13 but later Converted to Chapter 7

TCPA Case Law Review for May and June 2017

CFPB: Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of consumer complaints
New Reforms Will Improve Credit Reporting Accuracy for Millions of Consumers

The Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of “Debt Collector” Under FDCPA

Undoing the CFPB’s Damage: The Trump Administration’s Options Are Limited

CFPB Snapshot: California Leads Nation in Complaints to Agency

Debtor Could Not Cram Down Auto Lender’s Claim by the Amount Equal to the Negative Equity, GAP Insurance and Service Contract that she Financed

Court Awards Attorney’s Fees and Damages under §105 as Necessary to Carry Out and Give Meaning to §1301’s Co-Debtor Stay

Since Creditor was Bound by Terms of Confirmed Chapter 13 Plan, Court Denied its Post-Confirmation Motion for Administrative Expense Claim

Register for July’s Webinar!

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Only a few more days to renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/27

News Making Headlines…

Department of Education Files Appeal of Preliminary Injunction; Briefing Deadlines Set

The Department of ED Contract: A Candid Discussion between Industry Experts Mike Ginsberg and Randy Kamm

23 Financial Industry Groups Urge Adoption of Bipartisan Commission to Run CFPB

CFPB Wants to Fix Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Blog: Banking lobby pushes for CFPB commission

IRS Private Debt Collectors Accused Of Pressuring Taxpayers, Breaking The Law

Debt collector accused of ‘re-dos’ to collect multiple times

IRS warns of increasing summertime tax scams

WELCH INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO AID STUDENT LOAN DEBT MANAGEMENT

Attorney for Debtor’s Ex-Wife, Who had Knowledge of Bankruptcy, Violated the Automatic Stay by Bringing Contempt Action in Divorce Case

Dear Bankruptcy Asset Purchaser, Got Good Faith?

Consumer Reports: Personal bankruptcies decline under ACA

How health care costs are linked to foreclosures

Tax Cuts In Republican Senate Health Bill Undercut Its Best Justification

Register for July’s Webinar!

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/19

New Week…New Headlines

U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Holds Hearing to Examine Abusive TCPA Lawsuits

U.S. Department of Education Announces Plan to Improve Student Loan Regulations

Consumers’ Financial Expectations Worsen Somewhat in May

What You Should Know About “Standing” Since Spokeo

First Circuit Rules that Bankruptcy Court “Retention of Jurisdiction” Provisions Not Enough to Establish Jurisdiction

Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Abstention in Legal Malpractice actions brought by a Bankruptcy Debtor – Part 1

THE U.S. ECONOMY IN A (POST?) DODD-FRANK NATION

Dodd-Frank under fire

Where Creditor Released Garnishment within One Week of Learning of Bankruptcy, Debtor Did Not Have a Case Under §362(k) for Stay Violation

Debtor who Failed to Disclose Material Information in his Schedules and Statements Did Not Meet Marrama’s “Lack of Bad Faith” Requirement to Convert to Chapter 13

Debtor who Fails to Make Direct Payments to Secured Creditor under “Cure and Maintain” Plan is Not Entitled to a Discharge since they are “Payments Under the Plan”

Upcoming NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,” Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

PlayBack NACBA

Not A Member of NACBA? Join today and receive membership benefits that will enhance your professional endeavors!