Business Law and Corporate Law

Global competition authorities in Q2 2026 delivered a spectrum of enforcement outcomes—from unconditional clearances to structural remedies and deal abandonment—across media, construction, digital services, defense, and visual-content markets. Federal clearance no longer shields transactions from parallel state or private enforcement, while European regulators increasingly weigh competitive pressure from digital platforms and generative AI. The quarter underscores that commercial arrangements ma

The Trump 2.0 antitrust agencies demonstrate renewed willingness to negotiate structural remedies for mergers, but Q2 2026 developments reveal that federal clearance alone may not protect deals from state and private challenges. Meanwhile, the HSR filing form has reverted to its legacy version, though new rules may emerge by year-end.

Ankura presents a comprehensive collection of insights spanning cybersecurity threats, regulatory compliance, transaction analysis, and industry-specific challenges across multiple sectors. How are emerging technologies and evolving regulations reshaping risk management, valuation practices, and operational strategies for organizations navigating today's complex business landscape?

Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.

Franchise disputes commonly involve breach of contract, termination issues, intellectual property conflicts, and territorial encroachment between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding the franchise agreement's dispute resolution procedures and state franchise laws like New Jersey's pro-franchisee statute is critical to resolving these conflicts effectively. Both parties benefit from proactive communication and following contractual procedures for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

With the passing of Delaware House Bill 400 (“HB 400”), a series of fee increases have been implemented, including higher annual franchise taxes and expedited service fee maximums for corporate filings.

On June 8, 2026, four central agencies jointly published a revamped Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standard, effective Sept. 1, 2026. It is materially shorter than the standard it replaces, and that compression is the point: China’s GCP now incorporates International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) E6(R3) by reference rather than restating it, and it reallocates responsibility among sponsors, service providers, investigators, and sites in ways that may require contract amendments before the effective date.

As our readers know, having a Do Not Call (“DNC”) policy in place can mitigate against potentially significant Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) liability. Not only is a DNC policy recommended, but it is required under the TCPA’s implementing regulations.

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has fundamentally altered the landscape for freight brokers facing negligent hiring claims. After years of conflicting court decisions on whether federal law shields brokers from state tort liability, the nation's highest court has definitively ruled that such claims fall within the FAAAA's safety exception and are not preempted.

A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida offers a cautionary tale for estate planners who rely on Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs) and the interplay between state homestead protections and federal estate tax inclusion rules.

The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed new regulations that would eliminate a burdensome information-return filing requirement for trusts whose only charitable contribution deductions flow through from partnerships or S corporations. The proposed rule addresses practitioner complaints about an obscure filing obligation that applies to trustees who may not even realize they are subject to it, while serving little enforcement purpose for the IRS.

Milbank LLP attorneys examine the implications of New York's pied-à-terre tax for common estate planning structures and situations, analyzing the basic mechanics of the surcharge and discussing key ambiguities in the statute. The article explores potential pitfalls that practitioners should consider when advising clients on property ownership and estate planning in New York.