Welcome to the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC). We are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy appeals, ensuring fair and just treatment within the legal system. Our mission is to advocate for a balanced approach to bankruptcy law, providing support and resources for consumers and attorneys alike. Together, we strive to uphold the integrity of the bankruptcy process for individuals seeking a fresh financial start.
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Latest Posts
Debtors Urge Supreme Court to Deny Review in Goldman Sachs Automatic Stay Arbitration Case
Respondents Say There Is No Genuine Circuit Split and Goldman’s Position Would Divide Enforcement of the Automatic Stay Between Bankruptcy Courts and Arbitrators UPDATE: Rhea Brown and Gregory Maze have filed their brief opposing Goldman Sachs Bank USA’s petition for certiorari in Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Brown, No. 25-1408, asking the Supreme Court to…
NCBRC, NACBA, and NCLC Urge Ninth Circuit to Affirm Discharge of Mixed-Purpose Private Student Loan
Amicus Brief Argues Mixed-Purpose Loans and Loans for Non-Title IV-Eligible Programs Do Not Qualify for § 523(a)(8)(B)’s Exception to Discharge The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC), the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) have filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit in Nichols v. Pearson…
Seventh Circuit Holds Illinois Tax Purchaser Entitled to 18% Interest Rate in Chapter 13
Divided Court Holds Tax Purchaser Has a “Tax Claim” Under § 511(a); Judge Hamilton Warns Decision Gives Private Investor a Windfall and Makes Chapter 13 Relief More Difficult In In re Romero, No. 25-2021 (7th Cir. July 16, 2026), the Seventh Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court ruling that an Illinois tax purchaser holds a “tax…