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Bankruptcy News Briefs 11/1

New Month…New Headlines…

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California Enacts Student Loan Servicer Licensing Requirement

FCC’s Industry-Led “Robocall Strike Force” Holds Second Meeting to Highlight Progress

CFPB Debt Collection Meeting Long on Nightmare Anecdotes, Short on Data, Detail

Student Loans Show Surge in CFPB October Complaints Report

HAMP Deadline Is Fast Approaching

CFPB: Student loan companies are illegally denying borrowers right to make lower payments

CFPB says 4 dozen mortgage companies may be violating disclosure requirements

1 wrong move can bring ‘zombie’ debt back from the grave

Client Alert: Federal Appeals Court Rules That Bankrupt Debtors’ Choice to “Surrender” Real Property Waives Their Right to Contest Foreclosure

Bankruptcy is Romantic: Maine Bankruptcy Court Holds That a Debtor’s Interest in Her Engagement Ring is Exempt

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Have you heard about the new tools NACBA offers our members? Executive Director, Dan LaBert’s article, “What is Network NACBA?” in today’s CBJ Highlight will highlight our exciting new platform with Higher Logic that allows you to build community, collaborate with peers, and so much more!

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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Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/28

Let’s Jump Into the Weekend With These Headlines…

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NetSpend Plans Evasions of CFPB Prepaid Rules to Preserve $80 Million in Overdraft Fees

CFPB Issues New Guidance on Supervision of Service Providers

FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Hasn’t Impressed Chairman Wheeler Yet

CFPB puts 44 mortgage lenders and brokers on notice over HMDA requirements

TCPA Case Law Review for October 2016

SDNY Bankruptcy Court Publishes Proposed Amendments to Local Rules

CFPB Mortgage Servicing Rules Published

New federal rules could make it easier to have student loans forgiven

Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Student Loans

AG Cooper Announces Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for 10K NC Students

Ninth Circuit Holds Non-Judicial Foreclosure of Deed of Trust Is Not Debt Collection under the FDCPA

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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Greg Ray Fraley give us insight into, “The Top 12 Malpractice Mistakes Made by Bankruptcy Attorneys,” in today’s CBJ Highlight

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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

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/27

What’s Making the News…

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Plan May Provide for Balloon Payment

FCC, task force working on ways to end robocalls

Familiar Territory: Foreclosures Return to Pre-Crisis Levels

CFPB Revises Compliance Bulletin on Service Providers

Banks are issuing credit cards like it’s 2007

U.S. FCC chairman wants more industry action on robocalls

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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This is a perfect day to kick back and read the fall edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. Catch up on relevant and timely articles like, “Clawback Periods May Extend Six to Ten Years,” by Robert C. Meyers in today’s #CBJ Highlight!

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

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Save the Date for NACBA’s Silver Anniversary Annual Convention

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 10/25

Making the News…

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Will Hensarling Letter to Cordray Do More Than Prolong Rulemaking?

CFPB Publishes Report Entitled “Project Catalyst” on Financial Innovation

Debt Collection Complaints Decline in September

CFPB Touts Innovation, But Not in Debt Collection

Proposed CFPB Rules Allow for Wide Disclosure of Confidential Material

Creditors Beware: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Expands Purview Of Potential FDCPA Violations And Furthers Circuit Split

California Amends Identity Theft Requirements for Debt Collectors

Credit card worries weighing on consumers

Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Highlight

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The job of a mortgage servicer seems pretty straight forward, but when a loan modification is thrown into the mix it isn’t always that simple. Read today’s CBJ Highlight by Cathy Moran, “Loan Modification, the 100 k Mistake?”

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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

Celebrate 25 Years of NACBA!

2017 NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention
Thursday, May 4’th – Sunday, May 7’th, 2017
Orlando, Florida

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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.

Upcoming NACBA Events

6 Key Numbers Every Bankruptcy Attorney Must Know

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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 10/11

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

Upcoming NACBA Events

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
Orlando, Florida

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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.

Upcoming NACBA Events

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 9/30

News Leading Into the Weekend…

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CFPB Complaint Snapshot Shows Little Change in 2015/16 Average Debt Collection Complaints

U.S. District Court Rules Letter with Internal Reference Number Does Not Violate FDCPA

Cert. Petitions Filed in FDCPA Cases

Advocates Disappointed Private Debt Collectors Will Begin Collecting Federal Tax Debts

CFPB Finds Consumers Save When Incentivized

Warren joins complaints against debt collection practices

Couple accuses debt collection agency of violating phone laws

Massachusetts AG Settles Abusive Debt Collection Claims Against Mortgage Servicer

Bankruptcy Procedure in the Context of Turnover and Preference Law

How student loan debt causes a chain reaction in the housing market

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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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 9/28

Midweek News…

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Action for Fraudulent Transfer Not “On a Contract”

Fintech Upstart LendUp Fined by CFPB, California Regulator

CFPB: One Million Complaints Handled and Counting

Delinquencies Decline But Remain High Relative to 2000s

8th Circuit: Debt Collector May Call Third Party More Than Once Without Violating FDCPA

Private Tax Collectors And Taxpayers’ Right To Avoid Them

Why The Fed Must Be Careful About A Hike – Consumer Debt

Upcoming NACBA Events

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NACBA’s 2016 Fall Workshop

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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