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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/17

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News Leading Into the Weekend…

FTC Bans Debt Collection Defendants

FTC Stops California-Based Mortgage Relief Scam

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Lawsuit Filings Decline Significantly Since April

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

New Study Says CFPB is Going Easy on Financial Institutions

FCC Recommends Limitations to Debt Collection Rule

Bernard Madoff Investors to Receive Another Payout

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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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
REGISTER HERE

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! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 6/15

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Midweek News…

FTC, Florida AG Take Action Against Robocall Operation

DOE Seeks To Stop Arbitration Agreements Between Borrowers, Schools

Legislation Calls for Updates to CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Consumers’ Financial Expectations Decline Slightly

SSA May Not Recoup Overpayment from Future Benefits

To Assume or Reject: Unexpired Real Property Leases in Bankruptcy

Press Release: Rep. Love Bill Protects Consumers from Debt Collection Abuses

Scranton resident alleges unlawful debt collection

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS!

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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
REGISTER HERE

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!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

NACBA MEMBER BENEFIT

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!

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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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!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

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

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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!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/25

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Mid Week Headlines…

Collection Agency Hit with $38M Judgment

Bankers Cry Foul Over CFPB Overdraft Data Collection

Nondischargeability Based on Collateral Estoppel

U.S. Household Debt Increases While Consumers’ Repayment Improves

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Determines that a “Debt Collector” filing a Bankruptcy Court Proof of Claim on a Time-Barred Account is an FDCPA Violation

Maryland Debt Collection Litigation Bill Signed Into Law

State Court Opinion in TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Takes TCPA to Task; And Includes Interesting Insurance Sub-plot

How Much are Young Americans Paying a Month on Student Debt? Less than You Think

First Impressions and Prohibited Mortgage Modifications in Bankruptcy

THE #NACBASF EXPERIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO END YET!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

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

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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!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/24

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Tuesday’s News…

CFPB’s Motivation In Banning Class Actions Called Into Question

Debt Servicer Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

CFPB releases Spring 2016 rulemaking agenda

Take Notice of This Change: Supreme Court Adopts Recommended Amendments to Bankruptcy Notice of Payment Change Rule

U.S. Debt Binge Not Producing Growth Because It’s Mostly For Consumer Spending

Balance Due: Credit-Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion as Banks Push Plastic

Despite Increasing Debt, The Economy Continues To Grow Slowly

THE #NACBASF EXPERIENCE DOESN’T HAVE TO END YET!

Upgrade to the WORKS

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.

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

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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!Registration is now OPEN! 

KEEP YOUR NACBA MEMBERSHIP CURRENT

Take advantage of the many exciting educational events on the horizon along with the invaluable resources NACBA provides you won’t want to miss out on these member only benefits Renew Today! 

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/20

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Headlines Leading Into the Weekend…

Senate Committee Reviews TCPA; State AG Focuses on Collection Calls

Group Warns Against Government Robocalls to Collect Debt

Appeals Court Questions Claims Against Sallie Mae

CFPB Set to Release Payday Lending Proposal on June 2

Consumer Credit Default Rate At Post-Recession Low: Report

House Subcommittee Critiques CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

CFPB Complaints About Debt Collection Decrease in April

Consent Order Compliance: Navigating The CFPB’s Unofficial “Rules” Governing Debt Collection

Broad Coalition of Advocates Urges Support for Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016

Economic Report Offers In-Depth Look at Spending, Labor Market

New York Fed Provides In-Depth Look at U.S. Economy in a Snapshot

Appeals Court Affirms that FDCPA Does Not Require Debt Collector Intent to Proceed to Trial When Filing Lawsuit

 Upcoming Events

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/18

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Mid Week Headlines…

Borrowers Mired in Debt Generate Most Auto Title Loan Business: Report

Supreme Court: Special Counsel’s Use of AG Letterhead to Collect Debt Doesn’t Violate FDCPA

FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA Filings Slow Down After March Spike

How Spokeo May Limit Consumer Financial Services Litigation

Proposal Aims to Change CFPB’s Mission

NCLC testifies at Senate hearing on TCPA and robocalls

UPCOMING EVENTS

Happening in One Day!

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

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! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

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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Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/16

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New Headlines for a New Week…

More Parents Expect to Help Children with College Loans

Auto and Credit Card Delinquencies Increase in First Quarter

House Financial Services Committee Sets Hearing on CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule

Georgia Wage Garnishment Law Takes Effect—Again

WD NY Holds TCPA Claim Does Not Survive Death of Plaintiff, TCPA Damages ‘Wholly Disproportionate to Harm Suffered’

Senate Committee to hold Hearing to Examine Effects of 25-Year-Old TCPA on Modern Consumers and Businesses

#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! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today

Bankruptcy News Briefs 5/10

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What’s making Headlines?

Nearly Half of Millennials Have Bad Credit: TransUnion

Debt Relief Scam Victims to Receive $1.87M

Online Lenders Queried by Regulators on Referral Fees, Bank Deals

Collection Agency Settles FTC’s Charges

Proposed Rule on Government Collection Calls Released

Consumers’ Perceived Credit Availability Falters, While Income and Spending Confidence Rebound

Pace of Total U.S. Consumer Borrowing Surges Since 2001

FCC Proposes to Protect Student Loan Borrowers and Other Consumers from a Tidal Wave of Robocalls and Texts from Collectors of Federal Debts

Report: HUD’s Sales of FHA-Defaulted Mortgage Loans Benefit the Big Mortgage Servicers and Hedge Funds While Homeowners Lose

Credit Protection Association Pays $72k, Adopts New Policies over FCRA Violations

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 19th-22nd, 2016
NACBA’s 24th Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA

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Register HERE

October 7th-10th, 2016
NACBA’s Summit At Sea Fall Workshop- Members Only Event

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Register HERE

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! 

Not a member of NACBA?  Join NACBA Today