Strategy

Ankura's insights hub showcases the firm's latest research and analysis across cybersecurity, retail trends, industrial joint ventures, insurance M&A, and regulatory compliance. From emerging malware threats to consumer behavior shifts and life sciences transaction patterns, these reports reveal how organizations navigate complex operational, financial, and technological challenges.

The Department of Justice’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED”) has told the market exactly where it intends to focus: (1) public trust and financial integrity, (2) health care, (3) internal revenue, (4) global trade and commerce, and (5) corporate misconduct. NFED plans to target these five priorities in parallel under one roof with a shared data infrastructure, compounding the risk to companies that operate at the intersection of multiple priorities and raising the stakes for any company considering a voluntary self-disclosure of potential misconduct.

Dr. Heidi Gardner, best-selling author and business advisor, explores how intentional collaboration creates competitive advantages in the legal industry. Drawing from extensive research, she examines why complex client challenges demand cross-disciplinary teamwork and reveals the performance benefits of strong internal networks. The discussion includes practical strategies for effective collaboration and insights on how collaborative cultures can drive successful AI adoption.

The Supreme Court's decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC has fundamentally altered the landscape of political party spending by eliminating federal limits on coordinated expenditures between parties and candidates. This ruling preserves existing campaign finance guardrails while potentially reshaping the power dynamics of party committees, joint fundraising operations, and various political action committees.

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published an interim final rule revising the entire regulations that govern its Vessel and Shipyard Financing Program, commonly known as the Title XI program. According to MARAD, the changes are intended to modernize the program, streamline requirements, and align the regulations with current federal financing practices.

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) adopted substantial regulatory amendments on September 2, 2026, that directly impact clinical laboratories and blood banks operating in New York, including out-of-state laboratories. The amendments align New York's requirements with federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 493), modernize oversight structures and update personnel qualification standards.

Deanna Reitman speaks with Emran Khan, Chief Commercial Officer of GTI Statia, about the critical yet often overlooked infrastructure that powers global energy markets. Khan shares insights on how terminals and storage facilities serve as the "shock absorber" of the energy system, providing flexibility and security during market disruptions while enabling the safe movement of crude oil, refined products, and other commodities worldwide.

TDK Ventures' 100X 2026 conference in Burlingame brought together founders, investors, and corporate leaders to explore the convergence of energy transition and digital innovation...

Private equity firms are navigating a transforming landscape where longer hold periods and renewed deal activity are reshaping how sponsors approach value creation. Six emerging trends reveal how middle-market PE firms are prioritizing exit readiness, data infrastructure, and operational capabilities to position portfolio companies for success when transaction opportunities arise.

Seasonal hospitality businesses like theme parks, cruise lines, and mountain resorts are breaking attendance records while struggling to staff the experiences those records depend on. Most operators see a hiring problem, but few recognize the deeper workforce crisis hidden behind operational dashboards that show parks opening and ships sailing. The real challenge lies in understanding why labor costs belong on the CEO agenda and what leading operators are doing differently to address specialized shortages,

Four participants in the Wolf Greenfield Summer Program share their experiences working at the intellectual property law firm, discussing the diverse projects they tackled, the mentorship they received, and how the program prepared them for careers in patent law and technology specialization. The conversation reveals what sets this program apart and offers insights into the day-to-day realities of working in IP law.

In the latest episode of the TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast, Katten Restructuring Partner Paul Musser interviews TMA CEO Christine Melendes about her diverse career path in association management, her early priorities since joining TMA in March, and her strategic vision for the organization's future. Their conversation explores the value of chapter involvement, the power of TMA's global network, and practical strategies for maximizing conference attendance and volunteer opportunities.