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Langston v. Dallas: The Fifth Circuit’s Chance to Reinforce the Finality of Bankruptcy Deadlines
In consumer bankruptcy, finality and procedural certainty are paramount. The ability of debtors to claim exemptions—and for creditors to challenge those claims—is governed by well-defined rules that ensure the timely administration of cases. Yet, in Langston v. Dallas Commodity Company, the courts have permitted an untimely objection to stand, raising critical concerns about the enforceability […]
Tags: bankruptcy, Rule 2003, Rule 4003
February 17, 2025
Fighting for Fairness: NCBRC, NACBA, and NCLC File Amicus Brief in Michigan Bankruptcy Exemptions Battle
“Michigan’s most vulnerable debtors deserve protection—not political obstruction.” That’s the central argument made by the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC), the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) in a critical amicus brief filed before the Michigan Court of Claims. These leading consumer advocacy organizations are weighing […]
Tags: bankruptcy, Exemptions, Michigan
February 12, 2025
NCBRC and NACBA Stand Firm on Bankruptcy Rights in Duarte v. Hillard
What happens when a creditor misses their deadline but tries to bend the rules to get paid anyway? That’s the central issue in Duarte v. Hillard, a case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, where the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) have stepped in […]
Tags: bankruptcy, late filed claim, relation back
February 10, 2025
NCBRC Welcomes Two Esteemed New Board Members
The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) is thrilled to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to our Board of Directors: Eugene Melchionne and Thomas Moers Mayer. With decades of legal expertise and deep commitments to consumer bankruptcy rights, Gene and Tom bring invaluable knowledge and leadership to our mission.
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