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From the New York Time: They Were Ashamed About Their Debt. Bankruptcy Gave Them a Second Chance. (You will have to create an account to log in but can read this article free. Such a GREAT article – if only we could get this message out to the general public!)
CFPB Announces Return of $1.8 Billion in Illegal Junk Fees to 4.3 Million Americans Harmed in Massive Credit Repair Scheme - Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest-ever distribution from the CFPB’s victims relief fund
CFPB Takes Action Against Climb Credit and Investment Firm 1/0 for Deceiving Borrowers About Coding Bootcamps and Vocational Programs - Companies illegally lured students in with false promises of quality education and job placement success stories
CFPB Bans Student Loan Pro and Owner for Fee Harvesting Scheme - Company unlawfully charged upfront fees to borrowers for accessing free debt relief programs
Coming Soon: Changes to PACER Case Locator (PCL) - Starting Dec. 8, 2024, when a user searches PCL for bankruptcy records by SSN/EIN on the Bankruptcy Search page, they must enter a last name or business name. This change will help enhance the performance and security of the system.
N.D. AL - Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., all ECF systems will be down – back online by 11:30 p.m. that evening.
S.D. CA - New Chapter 13 Guideline Fees for consumer and business cases – effective 1/1/25
S.D. GA - General Order 2024-3 - Vacated General Order 2016-2
C.D. IL - Updated Guide to Practice & Procedures is available on the Local Rules, Procedures & Standing Orders page of the Bankruptcy Court website.
S.D. IN - General Order 24-0004 Amending Local Bankruptcy Rules
D. MD - To view the Administrative Order implementing the amendments, a summary of the changes, and a redlined copy of the amended local rules and amended local forms, please click here.
E.D. MI - Rule and Form Changes
N.D. MS - Summary of Pending Local Rules Amendments 2024.pdf and Summary of Amendments to Federal Bankruptcy Rules and Forms Eff. 12-1-24.pdf.
S.D. MS - Handout_MS_Bk_Cnf_Fed_Bank_Rule_Amendments_11-12-2024.pdf and 2024_Pending_LR_Amendments_Eff._12-1-2024.pdf
E.D. PA - Amended Local Bankruptcy Rules and Forms effective December 1, 2024 have been posted to the court's website under News and Announcements.
D. P.R. - Notice 24-16 Amendment to Rules.pdf
N.D. TX - Go Live Guide Express - Form and Rule Changes Effective 12/1
E.D. VA - Comments are invited to amendments to Rules 6004-3 and 6004-4 of the Local Rules. In addition, comments are invited regarding revisions to the Court’s Chapter 13 Plan and Chapter 13 Confirmation Order. Comments due by 12/11.
W.D. TN - Request for Public Comments – 10/21/24 the Bankruptcy Judges approved publication of a proposed amended and restated Local Form for a Chapter 13 plan. The comment period ends 12/16/24.
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ConsiderChapter13.org offers a forum to advance continuing education of consumer bankruptcy via access to insightful articles, informative webinars, and the latest industry news. Join now to benefit from expert resources and stay informed.
These informative sessions are led by industry experts and cover a range of consumer bankruptcy topics.
Written by industry experts, these articles provide in-depth analysis and practical guidance on consumer bankruptcy topics.
The Academy is the go-to source for the latest news and analysis in the Chapter 13 bankruptcy industry.