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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/16

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What’s Happening Today…

Sizing Up the CFPB’s Favorite Enforcement Targets

Monthly Decline in Debt Collection Complaints to CFPB Continues

Update: FCC Releases Consumer Advisory Committee’s Formal Recommendations on TCPA Proposed Rule

ConServe Submits Thoughtful Response to FCC Request for Comments on TCPA Exception for Government Debts

Republican Lawmaker’s Plan Details Curbs on Bank Regulators

CFPB asks appeals court to rule on probe of college accreditor

GAO Report Faults CFPB on Internal Control Deficiencies

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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
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REGISTER FOR NACBA’S FALL WORKSHOP

Early Bird Rate Ends July 29th!

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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!

PAST NACBA EVENT

HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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Did you miss NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention in San Francisco? Or is there a session that you wish you could sit in on one more time because it was that good? No worries, be sure to visit Playback NACBA for access to a wide array of convention sessions. Bring ‪#‎NACBASF‬ to comfort of your work or home office today.

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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!

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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/10

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It’s Friday! Check out the Headlines Kicking Off the Weekend!

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

Medicaid Growth Reduces Debt Sent to Collections: Research

Company Settles FTC’s Telemarketing Charges

Survey: Consumers Report Improvement in Healthcare Access, Affordability

Certainty of Hopelessness that Judge Will See Reason

Bankers’ Group Supports Bill To Reform CFPB

Money Tips: Student loan default rate could be worse than thought

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

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YOU CAN HAVE ACCESS TO #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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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.

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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 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!

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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!

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NACBA BENEFIT

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!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/2

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Today’s News…

Credit Access Gives Unemployed Time to Find Better Jobs

Lawmakers Seek to Fix Credit Reporting Flaws

High-Cost Credit Better than No Credit? Not Necessarily

Fannie Mae Sells More Delinquent Loans

Misapplication of Plan Payments Violates Discharge Injunction

CFPB Proposes Strong Rules to Protect Payday Borrowers Yet Worrisome Loopholes Need Tightening

The United States Supreme Court Expands Discharge Exception to Include Fraudulent Transfers

Secured Creditors Must Be Diligent to Protect Post-Petition Interest and Costs

Student Loan Debt Not Slowing Home Buying After All

EXPERIENCE #NACBASF ALL OVER AGAIN!

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NACBA BENEFIT

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!

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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!

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

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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!

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

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/17

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Tuesday’s News…

Supreme Court Rules No Collection Violations in Ohio Case

Collection Complaints Drop in April; Consumer Lawsuits Slow

$6.8M in Unpaid Fines for City’s Public Library

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Favorably in Case Impacting Collection Industry, Supported by ACA International

Spokeo v. Robins – Supreme Court Limits Consumer Right of Action in Fair Credit Reporting Act Case

In Sheriff et al. v. Gillie et al. Supreme Court Provides Insight as to Intent and Purpose of the FDCPA

Democrats and Republicans Find Common Ground – Ask Court to Declare the TCPA Unconstitutional

#NACBASF IS THIS WEEK!

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The much anticipated 24th Annual NACBA Convention is this week! In only 2 days you’ll get to experience dynamic speakers, informative sessions, opportunities to network, the chance to earn CLE and be in a beautiful city! If you haven’t registered the time is now! Register today and be part of #NACBASF!

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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