Worldwide: Strategy

On 9 September 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers published a supplemental proposal to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.1 The supplemental proposal builds on the agencies’ November 2025 proposed rule and responds to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA, which significantly narrowed the scope of waters subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and established a new framework for determining which waters fall within that jurisdiction.

A New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate advocates for legalizing adult-use cannabis to keep tax revenue in-state, while Nebraska's Supreme Court upholds voter-approved medical marijuana laws and NASDAQ opens its doors to cannabis business listings. International travelers receive a stark reminder about the risks of crossing borders with cannabis products, regardless of home state legality.

The U.S. House passes a bill delaying the federal hemp ban, while a lawsuit challenges Medicare coverage of hemp products and older adults increasingly turn to cannabis for recreation. Plus, marijuana complaints return to the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Ankura's insights hub showcases the firm's latest research and analysis across cybersecurity, retail trends, industrial joint ventures, insurance M&A, and regulatory compliance. From emerging malware threats to consumer behavior shifts and life sciences transaction patterns, these reports reveal how organizations navigate complex operational, financial, and technological challenges.

The Department of Justice’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED”) has told the market exactly where it intends to focus: (1) public trust and financial integrity, (2) health care, (3) internal revenue, (4) global trade and commerce, and (5) corporate misconduct. NFED plans to target these five priorities in parallel under one roof with a shared data infrastructure, compounding the risk to companies that operate at the intersection of multiple priorities and raising the stakes for any company considering a voluntary self-disclosure of potential misconduct.

Dr. Heidi Gardner, best-selling author and business advisor, explores how intentional collaboration creates competitive advantages in the legal industry. Drawing from extensive research, she examines why complex client challenges demand cross-disciplinary teamwork and reveals the performance benefits of strong internal networks. The discussion includes practical strategies for effective collaboration and insights on how collaborative cultures can drive successful AI adoption.

Ankura's latest insights explore how organizations can transform data and analytics investments into actionable business value through decision intelligence, while addressing critical challenges in AI workforce readiness, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. The collection examines emerging opportunities in stablecoin regulation, healthcare data optimization, and procurement efficiency.

Organizations rushing to adopt AI often focus on eliminating all risks, inadvertently stalling beneficial implementations. This analysis explores how healthcare institutions can establish clear risk tolerance thresholds and implement multi-layered compliance frameworks that enable responsible AI adoption while maintaining appropriate safeguards and oversight mechanisms.

The Defend Trade Secrets Act marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, promising a unified national standard for trade secret protection. Has federal litigation delivered on this promise, or do state laws and circuit splits continue to fragment the landscape? This analysis examines key trends, unresolved legal questions, and emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence in trade secret enforcement.

Former federal prosecutor Guy Singer joins host Eva Davis to discuss his transition to Winston Taylor, where he leads complex white-collar defense and internal investigations. The conversation explores how judgment, collaboration, and team-first leadership shape high-stakes legal work and client relationships in an era where technical excellence alone isn't enough.

Ankura's latest insights explore how organizations can transform data and analytics investments into actionable business value through decision intelligence, while addressing critical challenges in AI workforce readiness, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. The collection examines emerging opportunities in stablecoin regulation, healthcare data optimization, and procurement efficiency.

In this episode of Coffee Chats with WIN, hosts Jessica Stewart and Lauren Russell sit down with Lesley Adamo, Vice Chair of the Tax Group and New York Office Managing Partner at Lowenstein Sandler. Lesley shares her journey into tax law, the pivotal advice that shaped her path to partnership while balancing family life, and why bringing your authentic self to work matters.