Technology Law and Digital Law

A sweeping new White House Executive Order is set to once again shake up global supply chains by requiring a historic overhaul of the U.S. Importer of Record (IOR) framework

President Trump's recent executive orders on quantum technology signal a major shift in federal strategy, addressing both the transformative potential of quantum computing and the urgent security threat posed by quantum-enabled cryptographic attacks. These directives establish aggressive timelines for federal agencies and contractors to transition to post-quantum cryptography while coordinating international efforts to safeguard sensitive data against the looming threat of Q Day.

Ankura presents a curated collection of expert insights spanning cybersecurity threats, regulatory compliance, business transformation, and strategic advisory across multiple industries. From malware analysis and data privacy challenges to M&A trends and organizational leadership, these articles examine critical issues facing modern enterprises in an increasingly complex global landscape.

AI is already shaping the litigation process. And while it can benefit that process, it also introduces new risks.

The Council of the European Union has approved targeted amendments to the EU AI Act, extending key compliance deadlines while introducing new prohibitions on AI-generated intimate content and child sexual abuse material. Organizations now have until December 2027 and August 2028 to prepare governance frameworks for high-risk AI systems, though enforcement remains firmly on track.

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances its ability to create realistic deepfakes of political figures, a complex patchwork of state laws has emerged to regulate their use in campaign advertising. Organizations seeking to leverage AI-generated content in political messaging must navigate over 30 different state regulatory frameworks, each with distinct requirements for disclaimers, prohibitions, and enforcement mechanisms that could expose them to penalties ranging from fines to felony charges.

Two bodies of export regulations typically come to mind when we think of export controls: the Export Administration Regulations of the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ...

The 2026 International Hotel Investment Forum EMEA revealed critical challenges facing the hospitality industry, from geopolitical tensions affecting Middle East markets to yield compression threatening profitability. Industry leaders grappled with how artificial intelligence will reshape booking channels and operations while maintaining the human touch that defines hospitality.

As AI agents begin to autonomously execute commercial transactions, a critical question emerges that precedes all others: will the platforms, merchants, and payment providers that control transaction infrastructure even allow these agents to participate? The architecture of access control is being built now, and it may determine the future of agentic commerce more than any legal doctrine.

Recent federal court decisions are challenging long-standing interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's consent requirements for pre-recorded calls to cell phones.

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Effective January 1, 2025, California law AB 2426 will require companies offering online-only digital goods to disclose that consumers are purchasing a limited-duration license...