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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/18

Tuesday’s News…

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FCC’s Strike Force to Discuss Action Plan for Illegal Automated Telephone Calls

CFPB Report Shows Student Loan Rehabilitation Fails Many Borrowers

Court ruling highlights need for new CFPB structure

Maryland Appeals Case Upholds FDCPA

Bonds Backed by Student Loans Come Under Pressure

One More Way Student Loans Are Crippling the Economy

Student Loans Hurting Workers’ Ability to Save for Retirement

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Read today’s highlight from John Rao and Geoffry Walsh’s brief, “NACBA and the NCLC Seek Rejection of Brunner Test.”

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

Date: November 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific (60 minutes)
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Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/14

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FDCPA Case Law Review for September 2016

Court Finds that Parents Convicted of Ponzi Scheme Received Value from Tuition Payments

Bankruptcy Avoidance Litigation Part II – Do I Really Have To Give That Payment Back?

CFPB announces several leadership changes

D.C. Circuit Brings CFPB under Presidential Control

Top 10 States for Foreclosure

A Look at What’s in Store for the CFPB

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Debt-Collections Case

ADVOCATES WANT LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO CURB SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS

Treasury Finalizes New Regulations to Limit ‘Earnings Stripping’

Hot Off the Press

The Fall Edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal is hot off the press with articles and topics that are relevant to you! Start off by reading NACBA’s President’s Report by Edward Boltz as he talks about the impact NACBA has had in the last 25 years.

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6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/13

Midweek News

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Cert. Granted in FDCPA Case

The Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Debt Collection Practices

U.S. Consumer Debt Stings as Delinquency Chances Increase: Chart

Your Time is Gonna Come: Households’ Leverage Down, Government Leverage Up

Consumers’ Outlook on Credit Availability Improves

Court Holds Company Licensed as Debt Collector is Not a Debt Collector Under FDCPA if Servicing Debt Not in Default

How the PHH Decision Could Limit CFPB’s Enforcement Powers in Two Critical Ways

Chapter 20 Fails on Bad Faith

Hot Off the Presses

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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/11

NACBA Finds Headlines That Matter To You!

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Consumers Report Mortgages and Student Loans are Top Forms of Debt

Consumer Borrowing Grows at Record Pace in August

ACA Submits Comments Opposing the CFPB’s Payday Lending Proposed Rule

CFPB Releases Revised Military Lending Act Exam Procedures

Surrender Ends State Foreclosure Fight

In Long Awaited Decision, DC Court of Appeals Rules CFPB Structure is Unconstitutional

ND Calif. Holds Numerous Unwanted Calls Required for TCPA Standing

Appeals Panel Deals Setback to Consumer-Watchdog Agency

CFPB Director’s Power Trimmed by U.S. Appeals Court Ruling

How Much Debt Do Americans Really Have

U.S. Navy Federal Credit Union to pay $28.5 million over debt collection issues

The Biggest Source of Debt for Americans in Every State

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2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/6

Read the Headlines Here…

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Treasury Department Moves to Hire More PCAs for Non-Tax Debts

Report on Government Ad Spending Highlights Pentagon and CFPB Outlays

CFPB’s Residual Income Test A Burden To Consumers And Creditors

Ditech Financial fined $1.4 million for “abusive debt collection practices” in Massachusetts

Eleventh Circuit Rules that Debtors Who Surrender Real Property in Bankruptcy Cannot Oppose Foreclosure

Delaware Bankruptcy Court Upholds Reclamation Creditors’ Rights

AG Cooper Wins $7.3 Million In Relief For Military Consumers

Important NACBA Notice

Hurricane Matthew Forces Cancellation of NACBA Workshop.

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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/5

What Headlines are Making Midweek News?

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CFPB Community Advisory Bank Council Discusses Debt Collection Rulemaking

FTC Wins Largest Ever Litigated Judgment — $1.3 Billion

Debt Collectors and Creditors Should Take Note of $135 Million USA Discounters Settlement

CFPB Issues Strong Rule to Protect Prepaid Cards

Pay-To-Stay Debt Dischargeable

Household Debt Rises as Auto and Credit Card Debt See Uptick

Government May Forgive Billions In Student Loan Debt

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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/4

Check Out The News…

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Credit Card Delinquencies Decline in 2016

Will Supreme Court Provide Definitive Answer on Whether Filing Proof of Claim on Out-of-Statute Debt is an FDCPA Violation?

IRS’s Planned Use of Private Debt Collectors Causing Concern

Detroit defeats pensioners’ appeal over bankruptcy cuts

The fight over new payday lending rules gets nasty

Court Filings Subject To FDCPA, Says Seventh Circuit

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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
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/3

It’s a Brand New Month with New Headlines…

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ACA Submits Comments on CFPB’s Proposed Consumer Complaint Closing Survey

Federal Student Loan Default Rates Continue to Decline

When CFPB Finds Deception Regardless Of A Lender’s Intent

Do I have to make all my post-petition mortgage payments to my bank during a chapter 13 case to receive my discharge?

Education Dept. Is Sued Over Debt Collection From Former Corinthian Students

Financial protection bureau concerned by some student loan servicers’ practices

Judge throws out three FDIC lawsuits over soured mortgage debt

Company allegedly targeting troops must provide $96 million in debt relief

Massachusetts Consumer Advocates Fight Debt Collectors

Upcoming NACBA Events

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NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop is Only Days Away!

Pack your bags and set sail for the 2016 NACBA Fall Workshop on October 6th-9th for stellar sessions, excellent presenters, CLE, networking and a little relaxation! Get all the details and register today!

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

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