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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/14

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Tuesday’s Headlines…

Lawsuit Filed in Alleged $15M Mortgage Scam

Medicaid Growth Reduces Debt Sent to Collections: Research

State’s Payday Loan Rollover Ban Safe from CFPB Rules: Officials

TransUnion Ranks Among Tops in Identity Protection

FCC Consumer Advisory Committee Reviews TCPA Proposed Rule

ACA Submits Comments on CFPB’s Student Loan Borrower Communications RFI

House Committee Approves Bill to Restructure CFPB

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Debt Buyer in FDCPA Entrapment Case

New Credit Bureau Reporting Requirements for Debt Collection Agencies and Debt Buyers Become Effective This Week

Will Inherited IRAs Be Used As A Tool for Protecting An Inheritance from Creditors?

Congress to consider changes to controversial CFPB complaint database

How the war on debt collectors has begun to mirror the war on drugs

Student loan debt is hurting the housing market, survey finds

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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Leveraging the Power of Social Media:
Using Facebook and Content Marketing to Get More Leads
DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2016
COST: Free to NACBA Members
PRESENTER: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
REGISTER HERE

Facebook and content marketing are two of the most cost effective ways to generate high quality leads to your law firm. Many law firms have tried social media and failed because they didn’t have a proven blueprint that shows them exactly how to do it…until now! In this information-packed session you will discover:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes lawyers make with social media and how to avoid them
  • 7 key strategies to tap into the power of Facebook
  • How to get qualified leads on Facebook for 90% less than with Google PPC
  • How to use content marketing to position yourself as an industry thought leader
  • Insider secrets to getting more leads from your blog
  • The Rainmaker Social Media Marketing Blueprint®

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP?

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Did You Know You Can Attend a Pre-Cruise Session?

In addition to the Summit at Sea, NACBA will be offering a pre-cruise session at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand Hotel, in South Beach Miami. on Thursday, October 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Kent Anderson and Larry Heinkel will talk Taxes for Non Bankruptcy & Bankruptcy Attorneys 101:What You Need to Know. Plan to join us for this special session and earn some extra CLE before the cruise departs. Afterward, relax while you attend our Launch Party!  To register for the sessions on land and sea, CLICK HERE!

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/8

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Midweek Headlines…

FTC Issues Annual Enforcement Report to CFPB

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling Announces GOP Proposal to Replace Dodd-Frank Act

Survey: Consumers Rank Health Coverage High Overall, but Cost Concerns Remain

Reminder: New Data Furnisher Reporting Requirements Effective Soon

ABA and CBA Argue FCC Proposed Rule Conflicts with Congressional Intent

CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Payment Processor and Executives

Bankruptcy Petition Costs Litigant Right to Appeal State Court

5 Bankruptcy Myths Dispelled

CFPB Proposes Underwriting And Payment Processing Requirements For Payday, Title, And High-Rate Installment Loans

SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

Member Map – NACBA has partnered with Google Maps to create the NACBA Member Map. Live on NACBA.org, potential clients using any connected device (desktop, laptop, and mobile) will be shown NACBA member firms near them right now. Using built-in GPS positioning technology, potential clients will be presented with NACBA member firms in their city and region. They will be able to tap the firm’s map markers to get contact information and driving directions to a NACBA Member office. As part of NACBA’s enhanced Membership Benefits, all NACBA members in good standing have basic contact info already listed on this state of the art mapping interface!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/6

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Headlines Kicking Off The Top of The Week…

Jury Finds Operation Made More Than 117 Million Illegal Calls

Auto Leasing Rates Reach Record High

CFPB Issues Proposed Rule to End Payday Lending “Debt Traps”

Supreme Court’s discharge exception ruling gives creditors more options

Debt Buyers Settle Collection Violation Charges

John Oliver Buys $15M In Medical Debt, Then Forgives It

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SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 6th-10th! REGISTER BY JULY 29th FOR THE EARLY BIRD RATE!

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!  Check out the Schedule and Register Today! Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/3

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

CFPB’s Payday Lending Proposal Would Shut Out Banks

CFPB Releases Proposed Rule on Payday Lending and Other Small Dollar Loans

Total Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Increase 32 Percent in May

Scrutiny Leads Mo. Hospital to Curb Debt-Collection Suits

Doral Company Ran Massive Student Loan Debt Scam, Feds Say

Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Fall to 3-Month Low

THIS WEEKEND EXPERIENCE #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

NACBA BENEFIT

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NACBA’s Webinars are informative, relevant and available to you as a NACBA Member! Have you missed any of our webinars? No worries! You can still access them through our NACAB Store. Here are some of the webinars you can still access.

  • Lesson from Harris v. Viegelagn  (More Info)
  • Regulation X & Z Enforcement: New Tools for Consumer Attorneys (More Info)
  • New Proof of Claim & Mortgage Attachment: Other Form Changes (More Info)
  • Getting Rid of Encumbered Property in Consumer Cases (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part I Webinar (More Info)
  • “Modernized” Bankruptcy Forms Part II: Live Q&A (More Info)
  • Student Loans in Bankruptcy Workshop (More Info)
  • 2015 Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean For Your Practice (More Info)
  • Security Clearances & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Taxes In Bankruptcy, 2014 Virtual Fall Workshop (More Info)
  • Family Law & Bankruptcy (More Info)
  • Getting Paid: Collecting Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees in Chap 7 & Chap 13
  • Dealing with Debt Buyer Claims
  • + Many More Webinars for Bankruptcy Attorneys & Staff!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/1

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Headlines Making News on This 1st Day of June…

New Jersey Senators Introduce Legislation Revising Court Filing Fees

Debt Collection Lawsuits Revisited: Seventh Circuit Rules Collectors Not Required To Go To Trial

House Financial Services Committee Chairman to Unveil Details on Plan to Replace Dodd-Frank

Wells Fargo Exec Singled Out by CFPB Says He Accepted Settlement Because He Couldn’t Afford to Fight the Agency

Post-Discharge Settlement Not Estate Property

Objecting to the Dischargeability of Debt: How a Creditor May Protect its Debt in Bankruptcy

Uniform Voidable Transactions Act Signed Into Law by Iowa Governor

U.S. consumer spending increase strongest in over six years

Bankruptcy Code Doesn’t Conflict With Debt Collection Statute

EXPERIENCE #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/27

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Headlines Going Into The Weekend…

CFPB Data on Auto Title Loans Is Flawed, Academics Say

Federal Reserve Survey Shows Mixed Results on Financial Well-Being

Tax Scammers Arrested in Miami

‘CFPB Bullied Me’ into $85K Settlement: Former Wells Fargo Officer

Rep. Watson Coleman Urges Expansion on CFPB Rule Preventing Mandatory Arbitration

Mortgage Lenders Entitled to the Benefit of Their Bargain: Fourth Circuit Applies Default Interest Rate to Mortgage Payments Made Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Court Grants Student Loan Debt Relief to a Graduate of a Non-Accredited Medical School

THE #NACBASF EXPERIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO END YET!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

GET READY TO SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 7th-10th 

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/26

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This Evening’s Headlines…

Lawsuit Targets Collection System Used by Toll Roads

Mortgage Applicants More Likely to Open New Card Accounts, Auto Loans

Philadelphia Owed $70M in Business Taxes

Credit Card Spending, Accounts Increase Among Consumers with New Mortgages

Credit Reporting Complaints Highlighted in CFPB’s Report

FTC, Florida Regulators Target Debt Relief Schemes

No Conflict Between FDCPA and Code

FTC Announces Suits Against Student Loan Debt Relief Scams

THE #NACBASF EXPERIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO END YET!

Upgrade to the WORKS

Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or do you just want to relive the experience or catch a session you missed? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. From Advanced Tax to Student Loans to Chapter 7 Asset Cases to Debt Collection Violations to Chapter 13 Post Petition Issues (just to name a few), we have you covered. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office.

GET READY TO SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 7th-10th 

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

 

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/23

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Monday’s Headlines…

Collection Complaints Drop for Second Consecutive Month

CFPB’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Signals Slight Delay in Next Step for Debt Collection Rulemaking

CFPB Sets Field Hearing on Small Dollar Lending

Baltimore Jury Delivers $38 Million Verdict in Debt Collection Case

Broad Coalition of Advocates Urges Support for Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016

Supreme Court Expands Fraud Exception to Favor Creditors

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING #NACBASF 2016!

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Thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and presenters for a dynamic convention in San Francisco! We can’t wait to see you all again in Orlando, FL for the 25th Annual Convention on May 4th -7th! Mark your calendars!

GET READY TO SET SAIL FOR NACBA’S SUMMIT AT SEA, OCTOBER 7th-10th 

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NACBA is pleased and excited to announce the return of our Members-Only Fall Event!  Mark your calendars, save the dates, and prepare to set sail on NACBA’s maiden voyage at sea! Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/20

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Senate Committee Reviews TCPA; State AG Focuses on Collection Calls

Group Warns Against Government Robocalls to Collect Debt

Appeals Court Questions Claims Against Sallie Mae

CFPB Set to Release Payday Lending Proposal on June 2

Consumer Credit Default Rate At Post-Recession Low: Report

House Subcommittee Critiques CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

CFPB Complaints About Debt Collection Decrease in April

Consent Order Compliance: Navigating The CFPB’s Unofficial “Rules” Governing Debt Collection

Broad Coalition of Advocates Urges Support for Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016

Economic Report Offers In-Depth Look at Spending, Labor Market

New York Fed Provides In-Depth Look at U.S. Economy in a Snapshot

Appeals Court Affirms that FDCPA Does Not Require Debt Collector Intent to Proceed to Trial When Filing Lawsuit

 Upcoming Events

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/18

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Mid Week Headlines…

Borrowers Mired in Debt Generate Most Auto Title Loan Business: Report

Supreme Court: Special Counsel’s Use of AG Letterhead to Collect Debt Doesn’t Violate FDCPA

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Filings Slow Down After March Spike

How Spokeo May Limit Consumer Financial Services Litigation

Proposal Aims to Change CFPB’s Mission

NCLC testifies at Senate hearing on TCPA and robocalls

UPCOMING EVENTS

Happening in One Day!

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events like the Annual Convention,  Fall Workshop and  Webinars that are on the horizon by keeping you r membership current.  Don’t miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today