Worldwide: Economic Analysis

In an era of unprecedented global uncertainty—from tariff upheavals to AI-driven transformation—AlixPartners identifies 90 supergrowers that achieved industry-leading organic growth exceeding $2 billion in revenue. What strategic positioning, organizational versatility, and execution mastery enabled these companies to thrive while others struggled in disrupted markets?

Blockbuster's downfall and Netflix's rise illustrate a critical business lesson: companies that focus solely on existing buyers miss crucial insights from non-buyers.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter is poised to fundamentally alter the landscape of federal regulatory enforcement and administrative rulemaking. This analysis explores the potential implications for FTC authority, independent agency operations, and the broader administrative state. Businesses face critical strategic decisions as they prepare for a transformed regulatory environment that may significantly curtail agency power.

Of the 100 largest Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers in U.S. consumer goods, forty-nine grew retail sales over the past two years. Only twenty did it through volume rather than price, and almost all of their growth came from their core categories.

The legal industry stands at a critical inflection point where decades of incremental pressure from rising costs, unmet demand, and technological disruption are converging to fundamentally reshape how legal services are delivered and consumed. Five powerful forces—expanding legal complexity, unsustainable pricing models, AI-enabled automation, capital investment in alternative providers, and an explosion of service options...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a new Section 301 action imposing additional tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies that fail to prohibit or effectively enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The action covers the top 60 U.S. trading partners, representing 99.4% of U.S. imports, and took effect July 24, 2026. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued entry filing guidance in CSMS #69326983, including the applicable Chapter 99 tariff heading

Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group is joined by Victoria Holmes of the Dispatch to cover an update on the Strait of Hormuz and trade volatility.

Legal departments are investing heavily in AI with unanimous plans to increase budgets, yet 83% lack formal metrics to measure return on investment. While teams report productivity gains and favorable outcomes...

This collection of insights explores critical developments across private equity exits, sports regulation, AI infrastructure, consumer credit pressures, cybersecurity threats, joint ventures, expert determination, and data management challenges. Each piece examines how organizations navigate complex operational, financial, and regulatory landscapes in rapidly evolving markets.