ABI Blog Exchange

Judge Rosen: On Mediation In City Of Detroit Bankruptcy (Part I, Getting Started!)

By: Donald L Swanson Hon. Gerald E. Rosen (Ret.) serves as mediator, arbitrator and neutral evaluator in high-level business cases for the JAMS office in Detroit. Previously, Judge Rosen served as Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the

Small Business Bankruptcy

You may run a small business, that is, or is not, incorporated. If it is a corporation, the corporation, even an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation), would have to file for Chapter 11 to get bankruptcy relief. You do not have to be a corporation to

5G, not digital currency: What BofA tech chief Bessant is bullish on

Fed’s Powell embraces idea of CRA for nonbanks

Bank of America tech chief says cyberattacks have surged ‘dramatically’

Pressure grows on banks to abandon facial recognition tech

Fed official tapped as interim OCC chief: Report

Bank of America, JPMorgan enter swaps trade tied to new Libor replacement

Boston Private to make second attempt at investor approval for SVB deal

Despite Federal Moratoriums, Quarter 1 Foreclosures Increase

How are foreclosures rising even though federal action has taken place? It seems these foreclosures are not happening to current live-in homeowners, rather they are foreclosing vacant and abandoned buildings, which can benefit neighborhoods and

Traditional SBA lending on upswing as PPP's days appear numbered

NFC or QR codes? Both have a path forward in mobile payments

SmartFinancial to buy equipment finance company

4 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Foreclosure Defense Attorney

As experienced foreclosure defense attorneys we are often asked if homeowners facing foreclosure should hire a foreclosure attorney to help them avoid foreclosure and keep their home. While you can defend yourself against a foreclosure without an

A ‘turnover tsunami’ is coming. Will banks be ready for it?

Restaurants, Restaurant Revitalization Fund & Bankruptcy

New York City restaurants have been hurt by the mandatory closings, reduced operating hours, and outdoor dining requirements imposed by New York State and New York City as a result of the virus. Many restaurants have closed or filed for bankruptcy

April 2021 Ponzi Scheme Roundup

Posted by Kathy Bazoian Phelps Below is a summary of the activity reported for April 2021. The reported stories reflect at least 4 new Ponzi schemes worldwide, 3 guilty pleas, about 22 years of prison sentences, and an average age of approximately 49

The Failure of the United States Trustee Program in Chapter 11

The United States Trustee settled with three large law firms that failed to disclose the nature of their relationship with the Sackler Family Purdue when they were engaged by Purdue in its bankruptcy. The result is that these firms will return $1

Bob Gold & Associates Ranks #3 in Clutch.co Top Los Angeles Event Marketers Leaders Matrix

Backup Bob Gold & Associates moves up to the 3rd spot in the Clutch.co Top Los Angeles Event Marketers Leaders Matrix. As the country continues to rebuild, we will see a unique blend of face-to-face and virtual events. Our team has over 25 years’

Why are complaints about credit bureaus soaring?