As published in the Michigan Bankruptcy Journal Fall Newsletter By Keith Chulumovich The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy is well-documented. If you are like me, you have participated in countless “Zoom” calls and webinars coverings a wide array… Continue Reading  

As published in Grand Rapids Business Journal By John Ruther As we approach the end of a year like no other — one most would soon forget — few have been financially unscathed in the wake of the pandemic. Yet,… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Anson Smuts The world feels more chaotic than usual. Promises of a vaccine and improving economic indicators provide reasons for hope, yet great uncertainty remains as to how this pandemic will evolve into the future… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Andrew Malec, Ph.D. The U.S. economy officially entered into a recession in February. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”), real gross domestic product (“GDP”) decreased at a staggering annual rate of 32.9… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Susan Koss The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the nation’s retail industry. During the national lockdown, at least 630,000 non-essential retail outlets were forced to close.1 Simon, the largest U.S. mall operator, closed over 200 shopping centers.2 Many… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Violeta Zdravkovic COVID-19 and the economic downturn it has caused abruptly changed higher education in the United States, leaving many institutions with significant financial challenges. These institutions were already facing financial hardships pre-COVID-19 due to… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Keith Chulumovich As you all have read, the beginning of 2020 saw unprecedented global economic collapse as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the U. S. ten-year economic expansion to a screeching halt. The impact of COVID-19… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By John Ruther Beginning March 23rd Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Order response to COVID-19 and others like it throughout the country has shown a spotlight on a potential shift in what Americans find valuable. A… Continue Reading  

By Patrick O’Keefe As published in the Detroit News As governor, Rick Snyder took years to restore the Michigan economy, with new jobs, capital investment and fiscal responsibility for our state’s finances. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is now faced with decisions… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Stephen Weber We’re number one! In case you didn’t know, our cows are the most productive in the U.S. Based on the latest report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (“NASS”), the average daily… Continue Reading