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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/6

CFPB Director Cordray’s Testimony Gets Off to a Heated Start

Court Rules FDCPA Statute of Limitations Begins When Violation is Discovered

Public Defender who was Employed and Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Failed the Brunner Test to Discharge Student Loans

The New Shape of US Household Debt

New concerns about growing consumer debt

Advocates worry new IRS debt collection service leads to fraud, confusion

Consumer accuses debt collector of false, deceptive communication

$1.90 Can’t Buy You an FDCPA Violation

Republicans accuse CFPB of dawdling on Wells Fargo probe

Judge Rules with Plaintiff in Credit Suisse Suit

Res Judicata Does Not Bar Post-Confirmation Objection to POC

NACBA25 is Only a Month Away! Are You Registered?

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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!

A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

When a client files for bankruptcy there are a number of emotions associated with this sometimes turbulent times. In Eric Olsen’s article, “Counseling Bankruptcy Clients About Guilt and Debt,” gives a unique perspective on this important topic as a bankruptcy attorney.

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!

 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 4/4

No End in Sight for Balance Billing Legislation

Collectors Take Note: FDCPA Litigation Over Letters Continues

Chapter 13 Debtor Could Eliminate Lien on Vehicle Even where Loan had Co-signer

Last Friday Brought New Twist in Dept. of ED Debt Collection Road

Survey: More Consumers Carry Credit Card Debt from Month to Month

CFPB Releases Sixth Annual FDCPA Report to Congress

Consumer Litigation Filings are ‘Unpredictable,’ WebRecon Reports

NetSpend Stealthily Settles FTC Charges Ahead of Fight Over CFPB Prepaid Card Rules

Circuit Court Upholds Punitive Damages Eight Times Compensatory

Big Changes on Horizon for Credit Reporting of Public Records Data

Lenders’ Trade Group Meets With Administration, Submits Proposal to Significantly Reform CFPB

Defending Its Life: What To Expect From The CFPB’s Trip To The D.C. Appellate Court

CFPB Requests Limited Fix if Court Finds Constitutional Defect

The IRS Is Now Using Private Debt Collectors; Here’s What You Need to Know

Student loan debt may mean fewer homeowners, expensive schools, and less consumer spending, Fed’s Dudley says

Second Circuit Clarifies Trigger for Revealing Debt Amounts

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!

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! Last Day to Renew for March to Be Entered Into the Giveaway!

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

10 Very Good Reasons Why You Should Attend #NACBA25!

There are too many reasons for us to list on why you should attend NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention, but we’ve come up with 10 very good and even fun reasons why you should be at the magnificent Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, May 4th-7th in Orlando, Florida!

  1. Awesome Keynote Speakers: NACBA is bringing you  incredible Keynote Speakers such as national legal evidence expert, Professor Edward Imwinkelried, best selling author Ross Bernstein, award winning filmmaker, Billy Corben, and senior columnist for the Daily Beast, CNN political commentator and author, Matt K. Lewis.
  2. Continuing Legal Education Credits: With past NACBA Conventions being approved for over 20 credit hours (including ethics) in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, NACBA’s 25th Annual Convention is your one stop, professional development,  legal education event that satisfies most, if not all, CLE compliance periods.
  3. Pre-Convention Sessions: Start your learning early with not one but two pre-convention sessions!  You can register for either NACBA’s Student Loan Workshop or FDCPA: Extreme!
  4. It’s a Family Affair! Bring the whole family to enjoy the most magical place on earth! We have you covered with discounted Disney Park, Universal Studios and Sea World Tickets! Your kids will absolutely love this quick getaway!
  5. Engage with Colleagues in NACBA’s Circuit Meetings: New this year, NACBA will host individual circuit meetings for sharing of ideas and the latest “round-up” of what is taking place in the circuit where you practice.
  6. Mickie and Minnie: NACBA has finalized a special photo session during the convention with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Why stand in line at the parks to meet characters? NACBA has arranged a commemorative photo opportunity for convention attendees and their families included with registration.
  7. The NACBA25 Lineup: This year’s convention schedule is chock-full of stellar expert speakers who will capture your attention with timely and advanced topics. Even the most seasoned bankruptcy attorney will be challenged.
  8. An Abbreviated Saturday Schedule: Given the location and that many attendees may include family, the committee planned an abbreviated schedule on Saturday, May 6th so attendees could take in the Walt Disney World parks and surrounding Orlando area without missing valuable CLE seminars.
  9. Access to Playback NACBA: Through the PlaybackNACBA website, bankruptcy attorneys are able to watch presentations that they were unable to attend the week of May 8, 2017.
  10. Celebrate 25 years of NACBA!Last, but certainly not least you are cordially invited to attend a special #NACBA25 Anniversary Party on Friday, May 5th (6 PM-9 PM) that will include a live concert, food trucks, desserts and perhaps some Disney magic. If no magic, we may just open the bar! This is our way of thanking your for your membership and support for the past 25 years!

Can you think of a reason not to attend?

Register today, if you haven’t already and get ready for what’s promised to be one of NACBA’s most memorable conferences to date!

Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/31

Appeals Court Affirms Ruling Against Debt Buyer for Misleading Out-of-Stat Collection Letter

Trump’s DOJ Ditches Defense of CFPB

FTC Returns Funds to Debt Collection Scheme Victims

Student Loan Forgiveness Program Approval Letters May Be Invalid, Education Dept. Says

CFPB Head Discusses Dodd-Frank

Student Loan Debt Collectors Not Eager To Charge Fees Reinstated By Trump Administration

The IRS Has Hired A Debt Collector That Is Being Sued By The Government

Consumer sues Indiana debt collector

Trump’s Student Loan Default Penalty Has an Unlikely Foe

Unemployment Benefits Included as Income in Ch. 13 Plan

Creditor’s Accurate Post-Petition, Pre-Discharge Report to Credit Reporting Agency of Outstanding Balance did Not Violate Stay

Incarcerated Man Not Eligible for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Debtor Can Keep Income Tax Refund

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!

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! Last Day to Renew for March to Be Entered Into the Giveaway!

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 3/30

Court Rules Debt Buyer’s Small Claims Court Judgment Waived Right to Arbitration in Class Action Suit

Mere Retention of Property Does Not Support Stay Violation

What is the most likely outcome for the CFPB?

Nationstar’s “Soft Pulls” of Discharged Debtor’s Credit Reports did Not Violate FCRA where Servicer had Legitimate Need to Pull Report

CFPB Reports Consumers Complain About Disputed Credit Card Charges

Debt Collection Complaints Surge Compared to Early 2016

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Private Student Loan Debt Bill

Student loan defaults might add up to more debt

Bankruptcy Beat: New York Bankruptcy Court Prohibits Stripping of Mortgage Lien Against Debtor’s Multi-Family Residential Real Estate, Setting Up Split of Authority With District of Connecticut

Bank of America ordered to pay $46 million for foreclosure tactics used against Lincoln couple

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!

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 3/29

CFPB Quietly Issues 2017 FDCPA Report to Congress

E-ZPass Collector Wins Dismissal; Court Rules Tolls Not Debts Under FDCPA

CFPB: Credit Card Complaints Focus Most Often on Billing, Fraud

Caddis Funding accused of violating debt collection laws

When Trustee Abandoned Debtor’s Home, he also Abandoned the Proceeds from Post-Petition Foreclosure Sale of Debtor’s Home

JPMorgan Chase’s head economist sees bright outlook for consumers

Wells Fargo Strikes $110M Settlement Deal in Fake Accounts Cases

Can a Creditor’s Inaction Violate the Automatic Stay?

Credit Reporting Remains a High Priority for the CFPB

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!

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 3/28

Financial Fragility of U.S. Households in Latest Fed Survey Remains Neutral

Court Erroneously Requires that Exemption Attach to Equity

Dems working with GOP on consumer bureau revamp

Trump Administration Continues To Indicate Tide Change Away From Support Of The CFPB

CO lawmakers want to give consumers more protection against “zombie-debt” collectors

State AGs Ask Supreme Court to Spark Major Expansion to Scope of Federal Debt Collection Law

Defaulting on some student loans gets more costly

Bank of America ordered to pay $46 million to Lincoln couple for wrongful foreclosure

Consumer Confidence Doesn’t Reflect Facts

“Singular” Cases on Nondischarge and Dischargeability

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!

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 3/27

Out of Stat Debt Case Offers Three Lessons to Collectors

FTC Settles With Collector Over Multiple Alleged FDCPA Violations

TCPA Defendant Settles Class Claims on Individual Basis Following Counterclaims for Harassment and Racketeering

Court Issues $45m Punitive Damages Award Against BofA

Chapter 13 Debtor’s Complaint Stated a Claim that Bank was Bound by Confirmed Plan

Send The Prepaid Card Rule To The Shredder

State AGs Ask Supreme Court to Spark Major Expansion to Scope of Federal Debt Collection Law

Six Graphs that Reveal Big Problems for Student and Auto Loans

Residents in these 10 states have the highest average credit card debt

Don’t Sleep on the Trump Administration and Student Loans

Judge Limits Retirement Funding in Chapter 13 Plan

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!

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 3/24

CFPB fines Experian $3 million for lying about consumers’ credit scores

Advocates Applaud CFPB for Enforcement Action against Experian for Deceptive Marketing of Credit Scoring Products

FCC Adopts Proposed Rules and a Notice of Inquiry on Blocking Unlawful Robocalls

Consumer Spending Slows Since December

TG to Continue its No-Collection-Fee Practice for Borrowers Agreeing to Loan Rehabilitation or Repayment within 60 Days of Default

CFPB preps to review major mortgage rules

The New Administration’s Plans for the CFPB Take Shape

Portfolio Recovery hit with debt collection lawsuit

Study: 73% of consumers die with outstanding debt

The Latest–And Surprising–Victims of the Student-Loan Debt Crisis: Older Americans

Supreme Court Narrows Use of Structured Dismissals

Flagstar’s Dual Tracking of Chapter 13 Debtor Violated the Automatic Stay and RESPA; Disclaimer did Not Save Servicer

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!

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 3/23

Revisiting Dodd-Frank; Its Design May Make Next Crisis Even Worse

More Twists in ED’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Collection Fee Matter

Court Dismisses CFPB Complaint Against Payment Processor For Ignoring Red Flags

DOJ Brief Opposing CFPB Brings More Uncertainty

CFPB to Re-Examine Regulation

CFPB’s Next Move in Processor Case Bears Watching

Student loan collector pledges not to charge high fees permitted by Education Department

Confessions of a bankruptcy attorney: What people get wrong about bankruptcy

A First Look At February Delinquency Data

Judicial Foreclosure Sales are Immune to Preference Challenges

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!

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