Strategy

Disney's acquisition of Hulu exemplifies a recurring challenge in joint ventures: commercial conflicts between shareholders that ultimately force restructuring. This collection explores how organizations navigate strategic partnerships, operational conflicts, and value creation across industries from manufacturing to financial services, while examining the evolving landscape of corporate growth strategies and risk management.

Markets are stress-testing valuations of software companies with the wrong question. A wave of "vibe-coding" demonstrations, using AI to spin up a working replica of a product in an afternoon, has boards and investors...

From intern to CEO, Chris Halapy shares how nearly 30 years at Shook Construction taught him that strong workplace culture isn't built by accident. Through intentional leadership, values-driven hiring, and a commitment to developing people, he reveals how organizations can grow and adapt while preserving what makes them special.

Artificial intelligence is transforming arbitration practice, but questions remain about when AI assistance crosses the line into improper delegation of judgment. The American Arbitration Association has published new standards for AI use in alternative dispute resolution, yet these guidelines leave critical gaps about enforcement, proof of misuse, and available remedies when arbitrators allegedly rely too heavily on AI tools.

Disney's acquisition of Hulu exemplifies a recurring challenge in joint ventures: commercial conflicts between shareholders that ultimately force restructuring. This collection explores how organizations navigate strategic partnerships, operational conflicts, and value creation across industries from manufacturing to financial services, while examining the evolving landscape of corporate growth strategies and risk management.

Private equity sponsors investing in AI-driven platforms face unique challenges that traditional software acquisition playbooks fail to address. From assessing training data rights and third-party dependencies to structuring earn-outs tied to algorithmic performance, sponsors must adapt their approach across the entire investment lifecycle to protect deal value and execute post-close strategies.

Markets are stress-testing valuations of software companies with the wrong question. A wave of "vibe-coding" demonstrations, using AI to spin up a working replica of a product in an afternoon, has boards and investors...

Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman emphasized that productivity improvements are essential for raising living standards over time. This principle is particularly relevant for GCC nations pursuing economic diversification through national transformation plans like Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030.

Global manufacturing systems face unprecedented disruption from geopolitical tensions, energy market volatility, and supply chain fragmentation. The petrochemical industry stands particularly vulnerable as its cost structure depends on crude oil, natural gas liquids, and embedded risk premiums in international trade. How are multinational corporations adapting their strategic frameworks to navigate this new era of structural uncertainty?

From intern to CEO, Chris Halapy shares how nearly 30 years at Shook Construction taught him that strong workplace culture isn't built by accident. Through intentional leadership, values-driven hiring, and a commitment to developing people, he reveals how organizations can grow and adapt while preserving what makes them special.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how corporate legal departments and outside counsel work together, prompting a critical reexamination of evaluation criteria, collaboration models, and service delivery expectations. Industry leaders will explore how AI integration is driving new standards for transparency, governance, and trust in legal partnerships.

How can new associates build trust and navigate uncertainty in their legal careers? Bond's director of attorney professional development shares insights on the essential traits and strategies that help lawyers achieve long-term success, from emotional intelligence to embracing new opportunities.