NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II

Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/15

Dive Into Today’s Headlines…

Trump Reinstates Jessica Rosenworcel’s FCC Nomination

Study: Consumers Pay Down Credit Card Debt in First Quarter; But Not Enough

U.S. Department of the Treasury Calls for CFPB Reform in Report to President

ED RFP Litigation Continues Even While RFP “Do-Over” is in Progress

Six Degrees Of Separation: Use Of Bankruptcy Rule 2004 Examination In Connection With Third-Party Litigation

The CFPB’s Examination Playbook Revealed

Department of Education Intends to Revisit Rules that Provide Relief and Protections to Students, Taxpayers from School Fraud

Jurisdiction Retention Clause in Sale Order Can’t Provide Bankruptcy Court Subject Matter Jurisdiction for Contract Disputes between Non-Debtors

Why consumer groups are ready to fight Trump rollback of financial safeguards

How debt collection industry scored rare ‘victory’

Treasury Report Recommends Keeping Data From Consumers

Gorsuch’s First Opinion: Let Debt Collectors Run Amok

Colorado Modifies and Extends Its Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Through September 1, 2028; Extends Scope to Cover “Debt Buyers”Assembly Judiciary Committee Approves ​Wieckowski Bill

Feds point fingers as ‘debt relief’ cos. prey on students

So Who Really Is A ‘Debt Collector’ Under The FDCPA?

Upcoming NACBA Webinar!

Don’t miss NACBA’s comprehensive webinar, “2017 Case Law Updates & Impact on Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys,Thursday, June 22nd from 3pm-4pm ET with Henry Sommer and Angela Littiwn. This webinar will discuss recent trends in bankruptcy case law, with analysis of cases decided by the Courts of Appeals and other appellate courts. Take a look at the cases they will be discussing and make sure you Register Today!

Cost is $25 for NACBA Members/$75 For NonMembers

Renew Your Membership  For a Chance to Win This Great Resource!

Renew your membership in June to be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month.

Introduce a New Member to NACBA & Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! 

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 4/28

Statement of National Consumer Law Center’s Lauren Saunders Regarding the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Order On Liability But Not Damages Is Interlocutory

Federal regulator ratchets up effort to regulate tribal lenders, suing four in California

Senate Banking Chair Sets Bipartisan Goal, Expects Clash on CFPB

UPDATED: CFPB hits SNAAC with another $1.25M penalty

Treasury secretary praises GOP Dodd-Frank rewrite, doesn’t endorse it

As Consumers Take On More Debt, Credit Card Losses Rise

Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument In Significant FDCPA Case

Arizona Provides Consumers Relief From Surprise Medical Bills

Foreclosure hell: Sacramento judge says Bank of America stalked and bullied family into losing home

A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Robert Hoglund, President and Founder of Hoglund Advertising & Analytics

Digital advertising can be lucrative and effective for attorneys if done correctly and that’s what Robert Hoglund’s article, “Digital Advertising for Lawyers, Part I” discusses in the newest edition of the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal. This informative article is one of a series, that will appear in the CBJ. In Part 1, Robert looks at warning signs to look for when approached by a digital ad agencies and what to look for as well.

Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

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!

NACBA25 is Couple Weeks Away! There’s Still Time to Register!

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! Register today!

 It’s a New Month! Renew Your Membership to Enter This Awesome Giveaway!

Renew your membership in April and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month

Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/10

Legislation to Repeal Collection Calls for Government Debt Introduced in 115th Congress

Bankruptcy Filings Drop in February

Nationstafacingr  CFPB fine over HMDA violations

D.C. Circuit Rejects Intervention in CFPB Case

District Court Opinion Highlights Effect of Spokeo on FDCPA Claims

Chapter 13 Debtor Loses Challenge to 22.5% Collection Costs for Student Loans as Court gives Deference to USDOE Regulations

Student Loan Creditor Off the Hook for Third Party Collects’ orTCPA Violations, But is Not Exempt for Collecting Government Backed Debts

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! Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 17th, 2017 for savings!

Register Today for Two New NACBA Webinars in  March!

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10 Critical Numbers That Will Determine the Success or Failure of Your Law Firm
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET
Presented by: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Fee – NACBA Member Benefit
Register HERE

What to do: Post HAMP for Mortgage Borrower Clients
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern.
Presented by: Marc Dann Esq., and Bobby Rivera Esq.
Register HERE

Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

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!

 NACBA Membership Promotion!

Renew your membership this month and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month

Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/1

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Collection Letter Containing Check Box to Dispute Debt Created Potential FDCPA Claims, Federal Court Rules

ACA International Publishes Dispute of CFPB Consumer Survey

Debt Collection Complaints Decline to Start 2017

Illinois AG Cracking Down on Fraud in the For-Profit College Industry

CFPB Mortgage Complaints Hold Steady

American Consumer Debt Over $4.1 Trillion – Last Debt Bubble Peak was at $2.5 Tn

Could the $1.3T of College Debt Spark the Next Financial Crisis?

Household Borrowing Accelerates at Year-End

Judge certifies NY class action over big debt collector’s high rates

Illinois Appellate Court Holds that the Statute of Limitations for TILA Counterclaims to Debt Collection Actions is not Indefinite

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau snapshot spotlights credit reporting complaints

Price of Admission: Student-Loan Debt and the Burden on Parents

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! Register today for the Early Bird Rate that ends March 17th, 2017 for savings!

Register Today for Two New NACBA Webinars in  March!

NACBA Webinars Web Banner (1)

10 Critical Numbers That Will Determine the Success or Failure of Your Law Firm
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET
Presented by: Stephen Fairley, The Rainmaker Institute
Cost: No Fee – NACBA Member Benefit
Register HERE

What to do: Post HAMP for Mortgage Borrower Clients
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 3:00 PM Eastern to 4:00 PM Eastern.
Presented by: Marc Dann Esq., and Bobby Rivera Esq.
Register HERE

Receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

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!

 NACBA Membership Promotion!

Renew your membership this month and be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). Two winners, will be selected at random each month January 2017 through July 2017. Renew Today!

Renew Your NACBA Dues For A Chance to Win the NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II!

Renew Your NACBA Membership and Be Entered To Win!

We are so excited about our new membership promotion! When you renew your NACBA Membership from January 2017-July 2017  you will be entered to win a copy of NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II, Eleventh Edition (Value $130). This is the definitive consumer bankruptcy treatise, updated with the latest case law and changes to the Bankruptcy Code, Forms, Fee Schedules, Rules, and case law written by Henry Sommer, the nation’s leading consumer bankruptcy author, and edited by John Rao, a former member of the federal Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. This 11th edition of the NCLC Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice Volume I & II is a must have resource for any Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.

Two winners, will be selected at random, each month including last month, so make sure you update your dues to be entered to win!

 Read what people are saying about this invaluable resource:

-“No bankruptcy practitioner, no matter how experienced, should be without this volume.” —  Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Former Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

-“Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice is a must for every counselor and practicing bankruptcy lawyer in the consumer field. I hope practitioners in my court acquaint themselves with this valuable work. —  Judge Marilyn Morgan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California