Worldwide: Strategy

Mike Stigers is the president of Wakefern Food Corp. and a board member of the Western Association of Food Chains. In advance of WAFC’s annual convention, Mike sat down with AlixPartners...

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the April 2026 edition of Capital Snapshot, which includes a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff guidance (ISG or draft guidance), DANU-ISG-2026-XX, “NRC Application Pathway for Reactor Designs Previously Authorized...

The era of ‘globalization without guardrails’ is rapidly giving way to a world defined by fragmentation, competition, and self-reliance. As the certainty of the rules-based order recedes, governments are looking to assert sovereignty over “critical” domains, from natural resources to supply chains, technology, and infrastructure.

Mike Stigers is the president of Wakefern Food Corp. and a board member of the Western Association of Food Chains. In advance of WAFC’s annual convention, Mike sat down with AlixPartners...

Our Legislative & Public Policy team is pleased to provide the April 2026 edition of Capital Snapshot, which includes a monthly summary of the issues, events, and timelines driving federal policy and political decisions.

On April 21, 2026, the New York State Senate passed the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act (2025-S6570A). The bill sets a new goal of 20 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff guidance (ISG or draft guidance), DANU-ISG-2026-XX, “NRC Application Pathway for Reactor Designs Previously Authorized...

Artificial intelligence is steadily transforming the maritime industry’s architecture — from predictive maintenance, safety, and ship security to navigation and port logistics, and even the manufacturing of autonomous ships.

The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces sweeping reforms with far-reaching implications for corporate entities operating globally. Understanding ECCTA's provisions is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving landscape of economic crime prevention and corporate transparency requirements. This analysis examines the Act's global reach and its impact on international corporate compliance obligations.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have

SAFEs have become a popular fundraising mechanism for early-stage startups, but their seemingly straightforward structure masks complex conversion mechanics that can lead to unexpected dilution for founders and uncertain outcomes for investors. Understanding the four primary SAFE variants—valuation cap, discount rate, combination, and most favored nation—along with their mathematical implications is essential for both parties before agreeing to terms.