https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/ Data-driven bankruptcy news and analysis from the Open Bankruptcy Project. Empirical research covering 4.9 million federal cases across all 94 judicial districts. en-us Copyright 2026 Open Bankruptcy Project info@openbankruptcyproject.org (Open Bankruptcy Project) info@openbankruptcyproject.org (Open Bankruptcy Project) Wed, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Open Bankruptcy Project Static Site /og-image.svg https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/ https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/btn-network-launch-2026.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/btn-network-launch-2026.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project The Open Bankruptcy Project has launched a network of more than 160 free educational websites covering every major bankruptcy topic, with interactive tools, bilingual content in English and Spanish, and data from 4.9 million federal cases. No ads, no attorney referrals, no paywalls. Announcement Network https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/estimated-1328f-violations-by-district.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/estimated-1328f-violations-by-district.html Thu, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team An estimated 75,764 Section 1328(f) timing violations have occurred nationally, and no federal court is systematically screening for them. District-by-district data from 4.9 million cases. Research 1328(f) https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/where-chapter-13-fails-worst-districts-2024.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/where-chapter-13-fails-worst-districts-2024.html Thu, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team National analysis of Chapter 13 plan completion rates reveals the 15 worst-performing federal districts from 2020-2024, with dismissal rates exceeding 60% in some courts. Research Chapter 13 https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/repeat-bankruptcy-filers-by-district-2024.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/repeat-bankruptcy-filers-by-district-2024.html Thu, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team District-by-district data on repeat bankruptcy filings shows approximately one-third of Chapter 13 filers have filed previously, raising questions about system effectiveness. Research Chapter 13 https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/attorney-fee-transparency-bankruptcy.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/attorney-fee-transparency-bankruptcy.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team Fee disclosures in consumer bankruptcy happen after retention, lack standardization, and sit behind PACER's paywall. Open Bankruptcy Project data reveals significant concentration in the consumer bankruptcy bar. Research Attorney Fees https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/bankruptcy-filings-by-state-2026.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/bankruptcy-filings-by-state-2026.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team Comprehensive state-by-state breakdown of bankruptcy filing rates for 2026, with data on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 distribution across all 50 states. Data Statistics https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/chapter-13-completion-rates-by-district.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/chapter-13-completion-rates-by-district.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team National analysis shows Chapter 13 plan completion rates vary dramatically by federal district, ranging from under 20% to over 60%, driven by local legal culture and fee structures. Research Chapter 13 https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/means-test-april-2026-median-income.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/means-test-april-2026-median-income.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team Updated median income figures for April 2026 raise the bar for the Chapter 7 means test, potentially pushing more filers toward Chapter 13. Policy Means Test https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/pro-se-bankruptcy-filings-data.html https://openbankruptcyproject.org/news/pro-se-bankruptcy-filings-data.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Open Bankruptcy Project Research Team Data analysis of pro se (self-represented) bankruptcy filings across federal districts reveals patterns in filing rates, outcomes, and the gap between represented and unrepresented debtors. Research Pro Se