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Bankruptcy News Briefs 4/12

A Glimpse Into the Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Everyone is talking about the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice, Neil Gorsuch, but what does his appointment mean for bankruptcy cases? Read Professor Jason Killborn’s article, “What to Expect From Justice- To-Be Gorsuch on Bankruptcy,” where he discusses three bankruptcy cases and gives insight on what bankruptcy attorneys and their clients may expect from Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch in his tenure.

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/22

Federal Court Nixes CFPB Enforcement Action that Claimed a Payment Processor Ignored Fraud

American Bankruptcy Institute Forms Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy

Judge Rules For Servicer in TCPA Case Regarding Calls to Number Provided for Subsequent Loan

Trump’s ED Dept Withdraws Position Prohibiting Collection Fees on FFEL Defaults

No Personal Liability for Post-Petition HOA Fees

CFPB Takes on Credit Reporting Problems

Tensions escalate at House hearing on constitutionality of the CFPB

Pocan introduces bipartisan bill in effort to alleviate student loan debt

Filing for bankruptcy more expensive under Trump budget

More Consumers Seek Loan Modifications

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/21

New Executive Order Aimed at Deregulation Includes CFPB

Court Denied Debtor’s HIPAA and Negligence Action Against Hospital which filed Claim with his Personal Information

How we got to $1 trillion in debt: An illustrated history of student loans in America

U.S. House Committee Will Hold Hearing Tomorrow on CFPB’s Unconstitutional Design

Another Court Rules No FDCPA Violation For: “This settlement may have tax consequences. Please consult your tax advisor.”

U.S. Department of Justice Files Amicus Brief Against CFPB

CFPB Releases Latest RFI to Evaluate the Consumer Credit Card Market

Trump Reverse Robin Hood Budget Would Kill Bipartisan Programs that Protect Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, Working Families

Experian Prevails in FCRA Case where Plaintiff Failed to Introduce Evidence of Actual Damages

Justice Department Calls CFPB’S Structure Unconstitutional

The Feds Just Rolled Back a Rule Protecting You From Overzealous Student Debt Collectors

Consumer claims Midland Funding, others are attempting to collect unauthorized debt

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/8

Breaking News: Trump Administration Signals Opposition to CFPB in D.C. Circuit

State Law Applicable Solely to Bankruptcy Is Not Non-Bankruptcy Law

Sterling Jewelers, Wells Fargo Scandals Show Why Forced Arbitration Must End

Debt collectors lead Colorado attorney general’s 2016 list of top consumer complaints

U.S. credit card debt shrinks in January

Consumer Borrowing Growth Drops to 5 Year Low

CFPB Monthly Report Returns its Focus to Credit Reporting and Mortgage Complaints Fall Out of the Top Three

Negative Equity Decreasing, Many Homeowners Still Underwater

Bankruptcy Court’s Mortgage Mediation Program a Success

U.S. credit card debt shrinks in January

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10 Critical Numbers That Will Determine the Success or Failure of Your Law Firm
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 3/7

SCOTUS Poised to Decide Whether Debt Buyers Are Subject to the FDCPA

Attorneys need to understand the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act

Massachusetts joins amicus brief in Supreme Court case related to debt buyers

Motion Filed by U.S. Seeking Leave to File Amicus Brief by March 17 Signals Support for PHH

House Passes Rule That Would Require OMB Review of New CFPB Rules

Consumer debt and identity theft back on annual complaints list

Mortgage Servicer Defeats Class Certification Over Collection Practices Allegedly Targeting Discharged Mortgage Debts

Student Loan Troubles Growing Among Illinois Consumer Woes

Americans increasingly accumulate the wrong kinds of debt

Consumer alleges AFNI repeatedly called to collect discharged debt

Student loan debt bubble expands

CFPB, Dodd-Frank reforms won’t happen soon, CFPB expert says

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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/27

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SCOTUS Declines to Decide Late-Filed Tax Return Issue

Consumer Litigation Filings Show Universal Increase in January

President Donald Trump Issues Another Executive Order to Curb Regulations

Bank Card Default Rates Post Significant Gain in January

Debt collector accused of misrepresentation

Banks must weigh inevitable backlash to Dodd-Frank rollback

Mortgage Servicer Defeats Class Certification Over Collection Practices Allegedly Targeting Discharged Mortgage Debts

Paid Rejection: Bankruptcy Court Allows Professional Fees Despite Trustee’s Flawed Strategy

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What to do: Post HAMP for Mortgage Borrower Clients
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Bankruptcy News Briefs 2/21

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National Consumer Law Center Statement on Appellate Court Order to Vacate and Review Questionable Decision on Trump Power over Consumer Watchdog

Court Denies “Comfort Order” to File Late POC

Legislation to Change CFPB Budget Oversight Returns to Congress

Petitioners Seek Prior Express Written Consent for All Autodialed Calls to Cell Phones Under the TCPA

Appeals Court to Rehear Constitutionality of Consumer Protection Bureau Structure

Hensarling compares CFPB to a tyranny

Texas lawmaker wants to send ‘zombie debt’ to the grave

American Debt Set to Pass Financial Crisis High. 3 Reasons Not to Panic, Yet

Keepin’ It Classy: Court Certifies Class-Action for Alleged FDCPA Violations

The TCPA and Risk of “Sabotage Liability”

Breakaway Senate Dems push student debt relief in New York State budget

Court Rejects Lender’s Objection to Payment of Debtor’s Counsel’s Fees and Expenses from Pre-Petition Retainer

Mortgage Delinquency Reaches Plateau

Student Loan Debt In 2017: A $1.3 Trillion Crisis

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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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