Law’s Matthew Salerno calls bankruptcy “predictably unpredictable” as pressures build

Commercial bankruptcies soar 37% in Ohio, exceeding national pace

Crain's Cleveland Business: Matthew Salerno, associate professor at the School of Law, called bankruptcy "predictably unpredictable," noting causes often trace back years—citing lingering COVID-19 relief loan struggles alongside interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tension. Ohio commercial bankruptcies rose 37% year-over-year through mid-2026, outpacing the national 19% rise.