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Artificial intelligence regulation is fragmenting across U.S. states, with Colorado recently replacing its comprehensive AI law with a narrower disclosure-focused framework just weeks before the original...

Effective August 25, 2026, Ohio House Bill 377 will revise the law governing light-based medical devices used for hair removal. The law modifies physician delegation standards related to hair removal lasers and creates specific provisions for advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant delegation.

Representative Mike Kelly has introduced legislation to establish up to 100 maritime prosperity zones across coastal areas, major rivers, and the Great Lakes, offering targeted tax incentives to maritime supply chain companies, workforce training programs, and advanced manufacturing operations. The proposal aligns with the Trump administration's broader initiative to revitalize the domestic maritime industry by layering new maritime designations onto the existing Qualified Opportunity Zones framework.

Commercial agreements often default to the Consumer Price Index for price adjustments, but the Producer Price Index may offer a more accurate benchmark for businesses whose costs are driven by raw materials...

Economic pressures and cultural events are reshaping how American families approach back-to-school footwear shopping, with rising prices forcing consumers to prioritize quality over quantity while the FIFA Men's World Cup creates unexpected demand patterns. The 2026 AlixPartners survey reveals a stark divide in purchasing behavior across income levels, as manufacturers and retailers face mounting cost pressures with limited ability to pass increases to price-sensitive shoppers.

Markets are stress-testing valuations of software companies with the wrong question. A wave of "vibe-coding" demonstrations, using AI to spin up a working replica of a product in an afternoon, has boards and investors...

This is Part Two of our three-part ‘Back to Basics’ series, where we’re dusting off a 1970 management primer to see whether the fundamentals of good management have really changed.

From intern to CEO, Chris Halapy shares how nearly 30 years at Shook Construction taught him that strong workplace culture isn't built by accident. Through intentional leadership, values-driven hiring, and a commitment to developing people, he reveals how organizations can grow and adapt while preserving what makes them special.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how corporate legal departments and outside counsel work together, prompting a critical reexamination of evaluation criteria, collaboration models, and service delivery expectations. Industry leaders will explore how AI integration is driving new standards for transparency, governance, and trust in legal partnerships.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges facing organizations today, from hidden procurement fraud networks and California's PAGA employment law to HHS clinical trials reform and Medicare's proposed ASC reimbursement changes. The collection examines how AI-powered cyber threats exploit cloud services, leadership consensus drives execution, and sports venues create community impact beyond the game.

On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule), which outlines proposed changes to payments made by Medicare to hospitals and surgery centers for outpatient services.

Explore Ankura's latest insights spanning cybersecurity threats, corporate restructuring, sports venue development, and strategic business operations. From AI-powered malware campaigns to joint venture management and parcel delivery optimization, discover how organizations navigate complex challenges across multiple industries and domains.