Business Law and Corporate Law

Ankura provides expert insights across cybersecurity, data privacy, financial services, and corporate governance. From emerging cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure to new regulatory frameworks reshaping private equity valuations and UK corporate governance requirements, these analyses examine the evolving challenges facing organizations in 2026. How are businesses adapting to heightened security risks, regulatory scrutiny, and operational complexities?

Idaho community association law has changed materially over the last two legislative sessions. The changes are especially important for newer homeowners associations, associations dealing with accessory dwelling units, and boards enforcing rental restrictions.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied a Dutch fintech's application to establish a national bank in New York, citing insufficient capital support, management experience gaps, and unsupported profitability assumptions. This decision highlights the rigorous standards fintechs must meet when seeking national bank charters, including demonstrating adequate capital sources...

A recent California lawsuit alleges that AI-based employee selection tools discriminated against workers on protected leave and those with disabilities during a reduction in force. The case highlights critical legal risks for employers deploying AI in high-stakes employment decisions, particularly around how AI systems handle productivity metrics for employees who are absent or working under accommodations.

In C.S. v. Brick Recycling Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division vacated a trial court decision requiring the disclosure of documents relating to an attorney-led workplace investigation into sexual harassment. In doing so, the court provided important guidance on the discoverability of documents relating to such investigations.

The D.C. Circuit's landmark decision in United States v. Navarro establishes that only the president or an authorized designee may invoke executive privilege in response to congressional subpoenas, fundamentally reshaping the obligations of current and former government officials. This comprehensive analysis examines the constitutional foundations of congressional investigative power, enforcement mechanisms ranging from criminal contempt to civil litigation, and the critical defenses available to subpoena r

CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing discusses how persistence of returns, disciplined manager selection, and rigorous diligence define success in today's private markets. He shares insights on continuation vehicles, the power law dynamics driving venture capital returns, and identifies founder-owned businesses and AI infrastructure as key sources of future growth.

In this episode of Private Market Talks, CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing joins partner Howard Beber to explain how persistence of returns, disciplined manager selection, and rigorous diligence define success in today's market.

Aurelia Edwards, co-founder and general partner of Edin Capital, discusses her transition from startup founder to venture capital fund manager and explains why not every startup should pursue unicorn status. She shares insights on supporting founders with investment strategies that align with their actual business goals rather than forcing them into a Silicon Valley mold, while emphasizing the importance of understanding regional markets and generating both financial returns and community impact.

Section 172(1) of the UK Companies Act 2006 requires directors to act in the way they consider, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the company’s success. But what standard of behaviour does this require?

A Delaware Superior Court examined whether a D&O policy's bump-up clause barred coverage for a settlement arising from shareholder claims that merger consideration was inadequate. The court analyzed whether the settlement payment, distributed on a per-share basis to former shareholders, constituted additional merger consideration or compensation for litigation risk.

Derivative lawsuits allow shareholders to pursue legal claims on behalf of corporations when officers or directors fail to act. Understanding the stringent procedural requirements, including pre-suit demand obligations and the business judgment rule's protective scope, is critical for anyone considering or defending against such actions.