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Distributor discount pricing structures continue to be one of the most misunderstood and underutilized elements in distributor marketing programs.

Explore cutting-edge insights on construction scheduling techniques, AI governance strategies, cybersecurity threats, and retail transformation. Discover how maintenance drives manufacturing value, pharmaceutical companies navigate capital project uncertainty, and stablecoin issuers make critical regulatory decisions under the GENIUS Act.

A final rule issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") on November 1, 2005 will have a significant effect on how environmental due diligence is conducted by prospective purchasers of commercial real estate, as well as other entities who wish to avail themselves of CERCLA "Superfund" liability protections.

Fraud is among the most distasteful fare on management’s plate. Not only is it an enormous, unplanned drain on company resources it’s spiritually crippling as well.

We have now reached the 180-day mark since the White House Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development of AI and we are seeing a flurry of mandated actions being completed.

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.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in the U.S. and abroad, public companies are grappling with the ramifications (real or potential)...

For architecture and engineering (A&E) firms, cash flow isn’t just a financial metric — it’s the foundation of your ability to grow, hire, and take on new projects with confidence.

On 23 May 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a Consultation Paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) supplementing the amended ELTIF Regulation...

Cash flow is one of the most persistent challenges for professional services firms — especially when revenue depends on people, utilization, work in progress (WIP), and partner compensation decisions.

Professional services firms face mounting pressure from private equity consolidation, particularly in accounting where 81 of the top 500 US firms engaged in M&A activity in 2025. While PE promises accelerated growth and capital infusion, it fundamentally alters governance, culture, and long-term vision. This analysis examines the stark contrast between PE promises and operational realities, offering independent firms a strategic framework for sustainable growth without sacrificing control.

Progress towards the SDGs remains uneven around the world. Geopolitical tensions, accelerating climate risks, and widening inequality continue...

Modern organizations have built elaborate systems of measurement and control—dashboards, KPIs, governance structures—but are these frameworks optimizing performance or inadvertently removing the human element that drives real value? As enterprises race to deploy AI agents and automation across their operations, a critical question emerges about whether we're accelerating broken processes rather than fixing fundamental workflow problems.

Viral success can transform a music career overnight, but without proper financial infrastructure, rapid growth often creates costly blind spots. Understanding how to manage complex income streams, plan for taxes, and evaluate opportunities becomes critical when momentum accelerates faster than systems can keep pace.

Legal project management has emerged as a critical response to mounting pressure on legal departments and outside counsel. By applying structured project management principles to legal matters, LPM brings cost control, accountability, and operational discipline to work that has traditionally lacked all three. As client demands for transparency intensify and alternative fee arrangements become standard, understanding how LPM transforms legal service delivery has become essential for both in-house teams and l

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges across multiple sectors, from sophisticated Android banking malware targeting financial institutions to the hidden costs of customer service operations. The collection examines healthcare transaction trends, AI implementation pitfalls, and regulatory changes reshaping football finance, while addressing workforce shortages in post-acute care and the complexities of enterprise valuation.

As we discussed in our prior Stroock Special Bulletin (our "Prior Bulletin"),[1] Lender Management, LLC v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo. 2017-246 (2017) provides family offices...

Amidst private equity's shifting paradigms, success increasingly relies upon unwavering focus and relentless execution against identified value creation levers. Historical value levers like organizational optimization...