United States: Industry Updates & Analysis

Goodwin’s Mike Kendall and Matthew Fitzgerald examine how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping corporate transactional practice by streamlining tasks such as due diligence...

Political and economic uncertainty slowed deal activity throughout 2024 and 2025. Many firms delayed transactions in hopes that valuation clarity and policy stability would improve.

The automotive industry stands at a critical crossroads as decades of globalization give way to a new era of regionalization, driven by geopolitical tensions and China's aggressive expansion into global markets. With Chinese automakers projected to export nearly 10 million vehicles in 2026 and capture 17% of Europe's market share by 2031, traditional manufacturers face mounting pressure to adapt their strategies while navigating the transition from software-defined to AI-defined vehicles. As the U.S. enters

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a significant Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that would reshape the regulatory treatment of prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

The U.S. missile industrial base faces an unprecedented scaling challenge as it attempts to ramp production across virtually every priority weapons program simultaneously—something not attempted since the Reagan era.

The prediction markets industry reached a significant milestone. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes a clearer regulatory framework for event contracts and signals the agency’s continued focus on a sector that has experienced rapid growth and increased public attention.

Patent disputes increasingly pose operational and business risks for manufacturers, affecting product launches, supply chains, and engineering timelines. This analysis examines how intellectual property conflicts extend beyond the courtroom to impact sourcing decisions, procurement strategies, and go-to-market plans throughout the product development lifecycle.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges facing modern organizations, from sophisticated cyber threats exploiting trusted software supply chains to the unexpected impact of GLP-1 medications on apparel industry sizing models. The collection examines how businesses can build operational resilience against disruption, strengthen fraud oversight in complex markets like China, and adapt to emerging technologies including AI-driven banking systems and ransomware tactics.

The breakfast customer represents the most valuable yet most demanding segment in convenience store foodservice, willing to pay premium prices but expecting QSR-level quality and freshness. A recent AlixPartners survey of over 2,000 customers reveals critical gaps between customer expectations and brand performance, particularly around freshness and food quality.