United States: Strategy

Major League Soccer faces a critical commercial test as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with the tournament's timing coinciding with pivotal labor negotiations, media rights renewals, and a calendar shift that could reshape the league's competitive position. Can MLS convert World Cup enthusiasm into sustained viewership, sponsorship value, and club valuation growth, or will 2026 prove to be merely a temporary spike in American soccer interest?

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a significant Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that would reshape the regulatory treatment of prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

The U.S. missile industrial base faces an unprecedented scaling challenge as it attempts to ramp production across virtually every priority weapons program simultaneously—something not attempted since the Reagan era.

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a significant Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that would reshape the regulatory treatment of prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

Manufacturers facing capacity constraints have traditionally turned to expensive, time-consuming greenfield construction projects. However, a more strategic approach exists: identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in existing facilities to unlock 5-10% or more hidden capacity at a fraction of the cost and time. Through rigorous bottleneck analysis, companies can systematically identify rate-limiting steps in their production systems and deploy targeted capital investments that deliver meaningful throughput

Is the stock market overpriced and heading for a crash? While nobody can predict with certainty, understanding valuation metrics like the CAPE ratio reveals critical insights about current market conditions.

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can strike with little warning, bringing business operations to a halt and deeply affecting the lives of employees.

Ankura's insights page showcases a diverse collection of cybersecurity threat analyses, business strategy articles, and industry-specific guidance spanning topics from AI-driven malware to private equity performance metrics.=

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

An anonymous hotline complaint comes in. The allegations are serious. The clock is ticking. What should you do first?

As partner retirements accelerate and client relationships define firm value, succession planning is more necessary than ever. It separates firms that will transition successfully from those that will not.

Proskauer's Boston office hosted an intimate cocktail reception for its in-house private capital alumni, bringing together former attorneys now working across various private capital sectors. The gathering provided a platform for professional dialogue on industry trends and personal reconnection, while reinforcing the firm's commitment to maintaining meaningful relationships with its alumni network.