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Bankruptcy News Brief 2/14

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These lawyers may have discovered a way to wipe away student debt in bankruptcy

Democrats and Consumer Groups Seek Reconsideration in PHH Case

Specifics of Hensarling Plan for CFPB Discovered in Leaked Memo

Democrats May Have Upper Hand in Fight to Preserve CFPB

Adjust the rules to help consumers: Second Look

It’s confirmed: CFPB doesn’t need to follow Trump’s executive order on regulations

IRS Debt Collection Program May Lead to Confusion, Help Scammers

Real issue for debt collectors is the irrelevance of telephones

Upcoming NACBA Events

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/13

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2016 Consumer Financial Services Year In Review And A Look Ahead

The Watchdog Protecting Consumers May Be Too Effective

Employers Beware: Ninth Circuit Finds Inclusion of Liability Waiver in FCRA Background Check Disclosure Form is a Willful Violation

Wisconsin bankruptcy filings lowest in 9 years at over 16.8K

Florida woman’s lawsuit against debt collector outside the norm

Haunted by Student Debt Past Age 50

CFPB: Mortgage Payment Issues a Top Complaint

Foreclosure Litigation Strategy Takes Aim at Seniors, Attorneys Say

A new age of debt

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/9

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Forced Vesting Does Not Satisfy Confirmation Requirements

House Financial Services Committee Approves Oversight Plan for 115th Congress

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Additional Process Reform Measures

Consumer Borrowing Rises at Slowest Pace Since 2013

Bankruptcy Filings Increase Year-Over-Year

Unexpected CFPB Move; Release of Yelp-Style Rating Plan

CFPB’s Consumer Complaint Database Could Go Away

CFPB: Debt Collection Tops Consumer Complaints for December

Court Rules 125 Calls in 135 Days is Not FDCPA Violation

U.S. Economic Collapse Looms as Bankruptcy & Debt Rise, Savings Plunge

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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 the Requirements and start referring today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/7

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FTC Announces Director of Consumer Protection Bureau Jessica Rich Will Step Down

Consumer and Collector Groups Work Together to Offer Spanish Version of Free Consumer Guide to Responding to Legitimate Debt Collectors, Avoiding Scams

Senate Bill Proposes 5-Member Board Structure For CFPB

Prepaid-Card Companies May Get Reprieve on CFPB Rule

Hunt & Henriques Inc. alleged to have violated debt collection laws

Ninth Circuit: Trustees Are Not “Debt Collectors” Under the FDCPA

Health Care Costs Number One Cause of Bankruptcy for American Families

Consumer alleges inaccurate credit reporting following bankruptcy

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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!

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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 the Requirements and start referring today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/3

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BREAKING: Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Let Democrat AGs and Consumer Groups Intervene in CFPB’s Constitutionality Case

Legislation to Reform Leadership Structure at CFPB Returns in 115th Congress

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Announces Pilot Program to Improve Transparency

9th Circuit Rejects “Worthless” Settlement in FDCPA Voicemail Case Where Message Left Was Similar to One Proposed by CFPB

Woman claims debt collector continued to contact her after alleged debt was discharged

Illinois sues major student loan providers, alleges consumer fraud

If your spouse dies, you have to pay their medical debt, little-known state law says

Dodd-Frank’s Bankruptcy Provision Could Be a Trump Target

Most Consumers Still Debt Shy: Filene

Students need bankruptcy protection from crushing loans

Upcoming NACBA Events

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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!

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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 the Requirements and start referring today!

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/1

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PHH Files Supplemental Response to CFPB’s Rehearing petition; Opposes State AGs’ Motion to Intervene

Bankruptcy Filings Fall 5.9%, Reach Lowest Level Since 2006

NCBRC’s Year in Review

The CFPB Announces Plans to Upgrade its Company Portal for Consumer Complaints

CFPB orders Prospect Mortgage to pay $3.5 million for improper mortgage referrals

Is CFPB Subject to Trump Executive Orders? No Easy Answer

Victim of identity theft is harassed by debt collector: Money Matters

About half of consumers emotionally overspend, survey finds

Consumer groups urge new FCC chairman not to reverse robo-call limits for student debt collectors

Pennsylvania Judge Rules in Favor of Law Firm, Notes that Evidence Matters

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/30

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Debt Collection Complaints Increase Slightly to End 2016

Oregon Court Rules in Favor of Agency Over Collection Letter

Collector Contact Caps and the Application of “Regulatory Humility”

Federal Banking Agencies Fine ServiceLink Holdings $65 Million

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Two senators join battle between the CFPB and PHH

Pepper Hamilton Denies Debt Collector Status in FDCPA Suit

Overhauling Obamacare could lead to spike in medical debt collections

Pence Vows End to Dodd-Frank

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/25

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Property Tax Refund Not Exemptible

7th Cir. Holds Judgment Against Bankruptcy Debtor’s Husband Did Not Violate Co-Debtor Stay

FTC Issues Guide to Data Breach Response; Collectors Should Take Note

Credit Unions Urge FCC’s Pai to Reconsider TCPA Rules

Student Loan Servicers Petition FCC to Reconsider TCPA Exemption Rules

CFPB Gets Green Light To Investigate Tribal Lenders

In Nebraska, New Bill Proposes Protections Against Rampant Debt Collection

Supreme Court To Decide Whether Financing Company Collecting Debts Is A “Debt Collector” Under The FDCPA

Consumer claims Midland Credit Management Inc. violated debt collection laws

What Might A Trump Administration Mean For Bankruptcy Lawyers?

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/24

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Tax Time Kick-Off: Delays and Risks Await Many Taxpayers This Year

Escrow Is Not Separate Collateral

Curing Default in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy May Require Debtors to Pay Default Interest to Secured Creditors

President Trump Picks Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to Serve as Chairman of the FCC

Trump Puts Hold on All New Regulations

District Court Says Plaintiff Has Standing in FDCPA Envelope Case, in Spite of Spokeo Argument

Medical Debt Is Top Reason Consumers Hear From Collection Agencies

CFPB Continues Its Focus on Medical Debt

Here’s What Student Loan Borrowers Expect Now That Trump Is President

This is the fastest-growing segment of borrowers burdened by student loans

Central District of California Finds Prerecorded Call Was Not Telemarketing Under TCPA

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Save the Date! New NACBA Webinar in March

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 1/20

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CFPB Goes After Student Loan Servicer

CFPB’s TCF Bank Overdraft Fee Case Has Echoes of Wells Fargo’s Fraud

Student Loan Servicers Ask FCC to Reconsider Final Rules on Government Debt Collection Calls under the TCPA

2017 Creditor Protection Update: Protecting Your Assets with a “DAPT”

The Problem of Lender “Inquiry Notice” Status

CFPB Says TCF Bank Made Millions From Misleading Overdraft Practices

Another Wells Fargo? CFPB says bank tricked people into overdraft charges

Sotomayor Rips Into Bad-Debt Industry, Other Justices Cautious About Enforcement

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Save the Date! New NACBA Webinar in March

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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 the Requirements and start referring today!

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