North America: Strategy

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island convened industry professionals for their annual State of the Market panel discussion, examining current trends across office, industrial, retail, and investment sales sectors. Moderated by Real Estate and Economic Development Partner Peter Curry, the discussion revealed emerging market dynamics and evolving property uses that are shaping Long Island's commercial real estate landscape.

How will artificial intelligence reshape professional services careers, and what responsibilities do leaders have in ensuring their teams can thrive amid technological disruption? Drawing on personal experience and economic analysis, this exploration examines the strategic choices firms face as AI transforms routine tasks into opportunities for deeper client value and professional development.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges across multiple sectors, from AI-driven cybersecurity threats targeting LLM infrastructure to the mounting healthcare workforce crisis in post-acute care. The collection examines how digital maturity drives financial performance, analyzes regulatory shifts in football finance, and tracks wealth management M&A activity amid evolving market dynamics.

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island convened industry professionals for their annual State of the Market panel discussion, examining current trends across office, industrial, retail, and investment sales sectors. Moderated by Real Estate and Economic Development Partner Peter Curry, the discussion revealed emerging market dynamics and evolving property uses that are shaping Long Island's commercial real estate landscape.

Explore the latest developments shaping the automotive industry, from shifting market dynamics and evolving trade policies to breakthrough technologies in autonomous driving and electric vehicles. How are automakers navigating unprecedented challenges in fuel economy standards, supply chain disruptions, and the competitive threat from Chinese manufacturers?

Oilfield service firms responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey for the third quarter of 2026 reported substantially broader increases in input costs than in the prices they received. The input-cost index was 60.4, compared with a prices-received index of 16.3. Each index represents the percentage of respondents reporting an increase minus the percentage reporting a decrease.

The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act by a bipartisan vote of 77-22, marking Congress's most ambitious attempt to regulate college athletics since the NIL era began. This landmark legislation would restore NCAA enforcement powers, codify athlete revenue sharing, establish federal oversight of NIL deals, and create a comprehensive national framework to replace the current patchwork of state laws and litigation that has governed college sports since the Supreme Court's decision in NCAA v. Alsto

Shirin Afsous and Tonya Esposito interview André Cotten, assistant general counsel and regulatory and legislative affairs leader at Navy Federal Credit Union, exploring insights from a senior legal executive at one of the nation's largest credit unions. The conversation delves into the intersection of legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and legislative affairs in the financial services sector.

California's new Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act (AB 1751) establishes a streamlined ministerial approval process for townhome developments of up to 150 units, bypassing traditional CEQA review and public hearings. The legislation targets the "missing middle" housing market with specific requirements for unit size, density, affordability, and site criteria. Effective January 2027, this law could significantly accelerate townhome project entitlements throughout California, excluding San Francisco.

Workplace assessments require the same level of neutrality as workplace investigations to ensure meaningful organizational change. This article examines four critical areas where assessors must maintain objectivity: setting the mandate, messaging the process, selecting participants, and creating questions.

As law firms celebrate longevity and stability, they face a critical challenge that extends far beyond partner transitions: the impending retirement of long-tenured professional staff who hold decades of institutional knowledge. How can firms preserve this invaluable expertise while building a foundation for the next generation of legal professionals?

Daniel Waldman shares his insights on effective networking strategies within the legal industry, revealing how meaningful professional connections can lead to career opportunities. His article in Precedent Magazine explores the evolution from awkward networking attempts to building genuine relationships that create lasting value.