By Corey Williams, The Associated Press Art Van Furniture will close all company-owned stores in at least five states as the retailer heads toward liquidation after more than 60 years in business. Liquidation sales are expected to start Friday, according… Continue Reading  

As published in Crain’s Detroit Business Art Van began its final sale Friday. The Warren-based retailer’s sudden announcement that it would wind down operations comes only three years after its late founder, Art Van Elslander, sold the company to a… Continue Reading  

Even with recent banner years, experts say 2020 looks strong As published by Matt Jachman, Corp! Magazine Mergers and acquisitions activity remained robust in 2019, even after the two preceding “banner years,” one of which saw a record number of… Continue Reading  

As published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly Q. What is your area of practice? A. I specialize in forensic accounting, real estate consulting, bankruptcy/receiverships, litigation support, and business valuation. I have significant experience in preparing complex financial analyses and forecasts for… Continue Reading  

As published by Jessica Young, MiBiz News that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement appears to be headed toward ratification comes as a positive for farmers across the country and especially in Michigan. Canada and Mexico remain influential purchasers of Michigan goods… Continue Reading  

Senior Associate, O’Keefe | TMA Member: Two years As published in TMA’s Journal of Corporate Renewal Q: How did you gravitate into turnaround/restructuring work? MONTAGUE: I originally wanted to be a lawyer, before I started college. When I was in… Continue Reading  

As published by Rene Wisley, Oakland University Insight Magazine Calculating the variables that lead to a satisfying and successful career is not always a simple equation. Initially interested in medicine, Susan Koss, ACC ’94, changed direction after working in a… Continue Reading  

As published by Angela Underwood, thedwr.com It may be slightly delayed, but Mexico is about to legalize marijuana. Now, the U.S. lags behind its two neighboring countries, which have permitted pot for recreational use within their borders once Mexico joins… Continue Reading  

Mergers, acquisitions, shorter degree programs and major shifts in course offerings are just some of the tactics being employed to lure more students. As published by Jon Marcus, The New York Times When Steve Thorsett crunched the numbers, things looked… Continue Reading  

As published by Mark Sanchez, MiBiz The proposed $3.6 billion merger between Chemical Financial Corp. and TCF Financial Corp. would create a Midwest bank based in Michigan that’s able to compete with the largest national banks and that’s likely to… Continue Reading