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Mir Ali

Lessons Learned from Implementing Privacy Rights Request Processes – Part 3

This article is the third and final article in a multi-part series covering concepts which can be applied to an organization’s process for managing privacy rights requests. The first article in this series discussed designing a…more

California, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Do Not Sell, Personally Identifiable Information

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Alex Allamong

How to Create a Lean - Yet Secure - Supply Chain in Today’s Uncertain World

A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political turmoil, a…more

Business Interruption, China, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Inventory, Manufacturers

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Dawson Allen

Updates to the Translation and Accessibility Standards for Required Materials and Content in the Medicare 2024 Final Rule

Medicare Advantage Organizations and Part D sponsors have a responsibility to ensure they offer and provide their members and potential enrollees with content and materials in alternate languages or accessible formats for those…more

Accessibility Rules, ACOs, Affordable Care Act, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

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Yousif Almuzayen

Breaking Down Saudi Arabia’s New Evidence Law

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently announced the issuance of the Evidence Law, which comes into effect on July 8, 2022. This law governs all commercial and civil transactions and, in part, administrative and criminal cases. It…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, FBI, Litigation Strategies, New Evidence, Saudi Arabia

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Christian Amos

The Impact of UK Companies House Reforms On Cross-Border Asset Tracing

On 26 October 2023, the UK Parliament enacted the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act). The Act marks a decisive shift in the statuary framework for addressing financial crime in the UK. The Act sets a clear…more

Asset Recovery, Asset Tracing, Cross-Border, Fraud, Money Laundering

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Michelle Andersen

Operational Implications of the New Bulk Sensitive Data Executive Order

On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed Executive Order 14117 (the EO), on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” The United States…more

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), Artificial Intelligence, Audits, Biden Administration, Biometric Information

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Phil Antoon

Tax Liability Insurance - M&A and Beyond

During the diligence phase of a transaction, it is not uncommon for a buyer to identify potential tax liabilities that may be caused by a number of situations: uncertainty over a tax structure, an estimated fair market value…more

Acquisitions, Capital Gains, Energy Tax Incentives, FIRPTA, Liability Insurance

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Malessa Arias-Babineaux

AML Risk Assessments Revisited

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) does not explicitly state that money services businesses (MSBs) must conduct an anti-money laundering (AML) risk assessment. However, it does say that an MSB “shall develop, implement, and maintain an…more

AML/CFT, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN, Risk Assessment

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Reagan Bachman

Prioritizing Privacy Programs Based on the NIST Privacy Framework

Over the span of five months in 2021, our team published a series of articles on how to implement the five core functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Privacy Framework. We wrote an initial…more

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Processing Rules, Data Protection, Data Security

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Sara Bakacs

Transforming Merchandise Planning with Ankura

In the dynamic world of merchandise planning, many companies have long relied on the versatility and user-friendliness of Microsoft Excel. However, as organizations expand, the manual processes and limited data handling…more

Business Development, Integration, Inventory, Promotional Items, Software

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David Baxter

Connecting the Pieces and Filling the Gaps

“The market is missing things, and we are not at our true value” is a common refrain we hear from company executives, both public and private equity-backed. Investors may not fully understand a small, but growing part of the…more

Budgets, Business Operations, Business Strategies, Business Valuations, Capital Markets

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Charles Berend

Tax Liability Insurance - M&A and Beyond

During the diligence phase of a transaction, it is not uncommon for a buyer to identify potential tax liabilities that may be caused by a number of situations: uncertainty over a tax structure, an estimated fair market value…more

Acquisitions, Capital Gains, Energy Tax Incentives, FIRPTA, Liability Insurance

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Adam Berns

Natural Gas Restrictions in the U.S.: Examining the State of Play, Policy Objectives, Legal Developments, and Antitrust Implications

In recent years, local governments have imposed restrictions or outright bans on the use of natural gas in residential and some commercial buildings, mostly affecting new construction and grandfathering existing buildings…more

Antitrust Provisions, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), Energy Sector, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Jurisdiction

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Kurun Bhandari

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Key Considerations for Addressing Failure to Prevent Fraud

The Economic Crime Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. Included in the Act is the failure to prevent fraud offence, under which large companies will be liable when a specified fraud offence is committed by an employee…more

Accounting, Anti-Fraud Provisions, Audits, Compliance Monitoring, Corporate Culture

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Merrill Strobel Bohren

Private Equity: Rethinking Value Creation in 2023

FW: How would you define value creation, and what it means for the current market? Bohren: Value creation is the realization of the perceived intrinsic value of a deal with the actual execution of growth opportunities. This…more

Audits, Cybersecurity, Due Diligence, EBITDA, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Steve Brickner

How to Create a Lean - Yet Secure - Supply Chain in Today’s Uncertain World

A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political turmoil, a…more

Business Interruption, China, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Inventory, Manufacturers

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Eric Brodfuehrer

Mediating Construction Claims in Real-Time

Why Owners and Contractors Should Consider a “Third-Party Neutral” To Resolve Disputes Prior to the Completion of a Project - A Third-Party Neutral During Construction Primer - What Is a Third Party Neutral? A…more

Arbitration, Construction Contracts, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Dispute Resolution

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Jonathan Brown

Managing Reputational Risk: Sexual Misconduct and Assault Allegations in Football

In a post #MeToo era, the dramatic increase in the number of sexual misconduct and assault reports made public intensifies each year and appears to be organizationally and geographically agnostic. Within the world of…more

#MeToo, Confidentiality Policies, Due Process, Duty of Care, Investigations

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Charli Kay-Burridge

Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting: Continued Progress, but Room to Improve

We are experiencing a period of financial turmoil not seen for decades. At the risk of stating the obvious, the intense damage inflicted on government coffers by responding to a pandemic, coupled with the fallout from the…more

Audits, Compliance, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance

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Sakshi C

Streamlining Document Review in Due Diligence: How e-discovery Tools Enhance Efficiency

In the fast-paced world of legal due diligence, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Law firms often face the daunting task of sifting through massive volumes of documents to uncover relevant information. This process can be…more

Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Compliance, Data Collection

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Ashley Cappadonia

Did Someone from Microsoft Cause my Business Email Compromise? How to Detect Who is Really Behind the Internet Service Provider

Ankura has seen an increase in threat actors utilizing Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to obfuscate their malicious activities and make the traffic appear legitimate. So, what does this look like?…more

Amazon, Email, Google, Information Technology, Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

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Michael Casey

Transforming Merchandise Planning with Ankura

In the dynamic world of merchandise planning, many companies have long relied on the versatility and user-friendliness of Microsoft Excel. However, as organizations expand, the manual processes and limited data handling…more

Business Development, Integration, Inventory, Promotional Items, Software

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Dara Chen

Understanding the Crypto Ripple Effect

On July 13, 2023, the Court ruled in partial favor of Ripple Labs Inc.’s argument that many of its XRP sales did not violate investor-protection laws. The ruling has sent the crypto world ablaze with speculation on the future of…more

Asset Tokens, Blockchain, Coinbase, Compensation, Cryptocurrency

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John Ciancanelli

Purchase Price Allocations of Software Companies [Data Study]

35 Ankura's analysis of the 2023 purchase price allocation for transactions involving software and IT services companies by U.S.-based acquirers provides valuable insights into how developed technology, customer relationships,…more

Financial Reporting, Purchase Price, Software

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Elif Nadire Cinar

Spring Cleaning in the AI Space: Five Key Takeaways from SEC’s Crackdown on “AI Washing”

The proliferation of AI-powered offerings in the marketplace and discussions about AI's effect on jobs has become impossible to ignore. According to Goldman Sachs, 36% of S&P 500 companies mentioned AI on their earnings call in…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Machine Learning

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Angela Cinefro

Metrics That Matter: Managing to Results for Private Capital Portfolio Companies

Investing in growth companies involves the deployment of value-creation initiatives and insightful metrics. Delivering profitable growth and managing the risks of an asset hinges on the ability to make informed, holistic, and…more

Employees, Human Capital, Investment Adviser, Marketing, Portfolio Companies

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Emily Cohen

[Webinar] Do Cookies Collect PHI? A Deep Dive into the OCR Bulletin on Online Tracking Technologies - February 22nd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Bulletin (Dec. 2022) outlining the obligations for HIPAA covered entities and businesses when deploying online tracking…more

Continuing Legal Education, Cookies, Covered Entities, Data Collection, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Ezra Cohen

Saving Football From Dubious Owners Is Not an Easy Task

Football is an industry built on passion and commitment, with clubs steeped in tradition and soaked in the hopes and dreams of supporters captivated by the rollercoaster of emotions that professional sports can bring. It follows…more

Business Ownership, Corruption, Criminal Convictions, Due Diligence, Economic Sanctions

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Randall Cook

Operational Implications of the New Bulk Sensitive Data Executive Order

On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed Executive Order 14117 (the EO), on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” The United States…more

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), Artificial Intelligence, Audits, Biden Administration, Biometric Information

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Kevin Cowherd

Private Equity: Rethinking Value Creation in 2023

FW: How would you define value creation, and what it means for the current market? Bohren: Value creation is the realization of the perceived intrinsic value of a deal with the actual execution of growth opportunities. This…more

Audits, Cybersecurity, Due Diligence, EBITDA, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Charli Curran

Evidence Challenges in Sensitive Safeguarding Cases: Understanding the Impact of Trauma

Safeguarding is a matter of vital importance but challenging to effectively implement and manage. For sports organisations operating at international and national levels, the investigation of highly sensitive cases involving…more

Duty of Care, Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment

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Karl D'Cunha

Emerging Trends in Private Credit Valuation

Ankura TAS experts discuss current valuation strategies to address interest rate risk and volatility in the current high-rate environment - One thing is for certain, volatility and change create uncertainty in valuations —…more

Commodities, Credit, Debt, Discounted Cash Flow Valuations, Equity

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Brian Dance

Project Delivery With Building Information Modeling (BIM): Challenges and Risk Mitigation – Part II

Whether you are an owner, design professional, design consultant, construction manager (CM), general contractor (GC), or subcontractor, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter the use of building information modeling…more

Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Industry, Construction Managers, Construction Project, Consultants

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Jonny Davies

FinTech Compliance Solutions in the UAE. Revolutionary or Risky?

The UAE is the Middle East’s leading financial center and a global hub for trade, particularly in gold and precious metals. This large presence within the global financial system makes it a target for financial crime,…more

AML/CFT, Compliance, Counter-Terrorist, Due Diligence, Enforcement

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Dorothy DeAngelis

Are You Paying Attention to Prior Authorization? Your Regulators Are.

With recent CMS mandates and state-level reforms, the healthcare industry faces a pivotal moment to improve prior authorization processes, ensuring timely access to care and integrating health equity considerations…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Final Rules, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Prior Authorization

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Ricardo Pabon-Deglans

Uses, Disclosures, and HIPAA Compliance - Disclosure of Patient Information to News Outlet

On November 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center for potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability…more

Compliance, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Disclosure Requirements, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Lorynn Demetriades

Navigating ESG Challenges: Insights and Strategies from London International Disputes Week

In keeping with this year's London International Disputes Week (LIDW) theme “Uniting for Global Challenge and Opportunity,” Ankura Consulting and Charles Russell Speechlys sponsored, in partnership with Kumi Consulting, a…more

Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Due Diligence, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Risk Assessment

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Katy Dettman

Healthcare AR & Net Revenue Valuation: Is It Time for a Wellness Check?

26 What does the financial condition of your healthcare organization look like these days? During the pandemic, you invested significantly in people, equipment, and patients with support from government programs to ensure the…more

Accounts Receivable, Healthcare, Remediation, Revenue, Valuation

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Akshay Dhawan

Financial & Capital Markets Cloud-Based Security Analytics Platforming

The agility of cloud-based security analytics platforming can serve as a catalyst to enable security analytics and security event management. Commoditized operating expense (OpEx) – based pricing and low capitalization costs are…more

Analytics, Capital Markets, Cloud Storage, Cybersecurity, Financial Markets

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Elana Egri-Thomas

From CCPA to CPRA: What are the Key Takeaways?

The first major consumer-focused privacy regulation in the U.S., the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), came into effect on January 1st, 2020, which seems like a lifetime ago. Now it’s April 2022, and there are several more…more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Compliance, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Andrew Farag

The Accounting Profession: Navigating a Skilled Worker Shortage

In recent years, the accounting profession has been grappling with a concerning trend: a shortage of skilled workers. According to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the demand for accounting graduates has consistently…more

Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Debt, Labor Shortage

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David Farber

California’s Revised Risk Assessment Regulations

In December, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published revised draft regulations on risk assessments required under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Under prior draft regulations, the CPPA will…more

Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Geolocation

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Claudia Fisher

When it Comes to Cybersecurity, ChatGPT Needs to Go Back to School

With interest in Artificial intelligence (AI) soaring, we were curious to determine how well a very popular ‘generative AI’ tool, ChatGPT, could perform at identifying the leading causes of cybersecurity incidents experienced by…more

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Hardware, Machine Learning

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Matt Flora

Implementing the NIST Privacy Framework – Protect Function

This is the final installment in a series of articles on the core functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Privacy Framework where we cover the Protect function. As previously published in an…more

Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Data Security, Incident Response Plans

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Bernard Ford

Strategies for Preventing Research Misconduct

It’s the type of scenario that can sully an institution’s reputation in an instant: A star researcher fabricates the results of experiments funded by grants. The data is published, the truth is discovered — and the institution…more

Enforcement, Falsified Documents, Grants, HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI), Omissions

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John Frehse

The Exceptional Leader: How Effective Communication Determines Cultural Resilience

This article is part of a collaboration inside The Culture Lab @ Ankura where experts from different fields come together to tell a more impactful story about business outcomes. For this session, Greg Lewis from the Ankura…more

Corporate Communications, Employee Retention, Employees, Leadership, Transparency

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Brandon Fuhr

5 Strategies for a Future-Proof CFO: Leading Finance in a Dynamic Business Environment

The office of the chief financial officer (CFO) is a revolving door – as of Q1 2024, CFO turnover has reached the highest level in three years, now only sitting on the hot seat between two and five years. The CFO role has…more

Accounting, Automation Systems, Business Strategies, Capital Raising, CFOs

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Elliot Fuhr

5 Strategies for a Future-Proof CFO: Leading Finance in a Dynamic Business Environment

The office of the chief financial officer (CFO) is a revolving door – as of Q1 2024, CFO turnover has reached the highest level in three years, now only sitting on the hot seat between two and five years. The CFO role has…more

Accounting, Automation Systems, Business Strategies, Capital Raising, CFOs

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Mark Furgeson

Four Lessons for Health Systems From the Private Equity Playbook

The value of private equity (PE) deals in the healthcare sector has grown from <$2B in 2001 to $151 billion in deals in 2021. Barring government intervention, PE in healthcare is here to stay…more

Acquisitions, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Buyouts, Electronic Medical Records, Health Care Providers

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Alecia Futerman

When the Stakes Are High: Managing a Crisis-Led Investigation From Incident to Remediation

1 75 An investigative journalist implicates the company. An auditor threatens to resign. Premises are raided by enforcement agencies. Not all investigations are created equal and in a recent talk given at the General Counsel and…more

Audits, Compliance, Enforcement, Investigations, Public Relations

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Sena Gbedemah

Vision 2030, a Race to the Deadline Accelerate Without Losing Control

Sena Gbedemah, a construction specialist for Ankura in Saudi Arabia, explains how to avoid common pitfalls while negotiating acceleration agreements. As Vision 2030, the 2029 Asian Winter Games, and Expo 2030 get closer,…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Saudi Arabia

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Jonny Gray

Compliance and Risk Management in Regulated English Football Clubs: The Rise of the Non-Executive Director

With the surprise dissolution of the UK Parliament for the coming General Election on 4 July 2024, voting on the Football Governance Bill (The Bill) has slipped into the next Parliament. That said, The Bill does appear to have…more

Compliance, Investment, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Soccer

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Nitin Gupta

New SCCs are here: what they mean and what you need to do next.

After much anticipation, the European Commission has published new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), when personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA)…more

Cybersecurity, Data Processors, Data Protection, EU, European Economic Area (EEA)

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Jason Hale

Ankura Cyber Threat Intelligence Bulletin (March 2022)

Ankura's Cyber Threat Investigations & Expert Services (CTIX) team analyzed and compiled the latest threats and current cyber trends over the past sixty days into an in-depth report, Ankura's Cyber Threat Intelligence Bulletin…more

Cyber Threats, Data Breach, Malware, Manufacturers, Popular

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Lee Hale

The Evolution of KYC: Exploring Perpetual Know Your Customer (PKYC)

Know Your Customer (KYC) is a fundamental process used by Financial Institutions (FIs) to verify the identities of their customers and assess the associated financial crime risk. Its primary goal is to prevent money laundering,…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Customer Information, Data Privacy, Data Security

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Valerie Hart

Do You Know How To Select and Manage Your ERP Solutions Implementer (SI)?

Having “rescued” dozens of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, what we see as the absolute key to success is the selection and management of your System Implementer (SI). We call them rescues because without…more

Business Ownership, Governance Standards, Risk Management

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Jad Hawwa

Family Businesses and the Strategic Imperative of IPO Readiness

Family is the core of Arab society. It is no coincidence then that family businesses are the backbone of its economies. In fact, most private companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are family-owned (more than 60% and…more

Business Plans, Family Businesses, Governance Standards, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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John Hays

How Will the Mass Claims Landscape Change? 9 Observations From Mr. Bates v the Post Office

The on-screen retelling of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history has had dramatic effects off-screen, offering important lessons to anyone who may be thinking about class actions. Robert Jones, Satinder…more

Bodily Injury, Competition Act, Contamination, Criminal Convictions, Data Breach

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Jamar Haywood

Why a Right-Sized MDR Solution May Be Better Than One-Size-Fits-All

When it comes to providing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions for businesses, the idea of one size fits all is being replaced by the concept of right-sizing. A one-size-fits-all option is a preconfigured security…more

Algorithms, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Jake Hines

10 Tips for More Effective Change Reporting

Congratulations! Your money service business (MSB) has gone through the grueling process of building out all business functions, writing and implementing policies and procedures, and acquiring licenses for your covered…more

Attestation Deadlines, Filing Requirements, Jurisdiction, Reporting Requirements

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Kelli Howe

Are You Paying Attention to Prior Authorization? Your Regulators Are.

With recent CMS mandates and state-level reforms, the healthcare industry faces a pivotal moment to improve prior authorization processes, ensuring timely access to care and integrating health equity considerations…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Final Rules, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Prior Authorization

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Sarah Hull

What is Revenue Cycle Management?

Healthcare Compliance at Ankura includes advisory services for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). You may wonder, what is RCM and why is it important? It is a common misconception that RCM is a finance concept that does not impact…more

Data Collection, Data Management, Electronic Medical Records, Health Care Providers, Healthcare

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Jeffrey Hunter

A Journey into Eriksonian Psychology for AI Development

Imagine gathering a team of data scientists, computer scientists, and cognitive psychologists in one room. What would they discuss? The latest statistical model or a new psychological theory? In our case, the discussion centers…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Customer Service Standard, Health Technology, Machine Learning

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Amit Jaju

Expert Insights on Resolving Common Cloud Computing Disputes

In today's business landscape, cloud computing is an essential component for scalability, cost-efficiency, and operational agility. However, as dependence on cloud services grows, disputes are becoming increasingly frequent…more

Cloud Computing, Compliance, Data Breach, Data Collection, Data Protection

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Keith Jelinek

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7

The retail labor market is facing significant challenges due to shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic uncertainties. Retailers must adapt to changing skill requirements, integrate new…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Data Privacy, Data Security

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Pierre Jeppsson

Is Your DNA Safe? DNA Sequencing Machines Found to Contain Critical Vulnerabilities

Key Points: Illumina DNA sequencing machines are vulnerable to exploitation. Both the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have published advisories urging all…more

Biotechnology, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, DNA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Frank Jones

Consumers’ Economic Anxieties Could Make for a Challenging Holiday Season for Retailers

The holiday shopping season perennially holds great significance for retailers, and this impact is heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are several…more

Artificial Intelligence, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Customer-Loyalty Programs, Economic Downturn, Gift-Cards

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Robert Jones

Shaping the Future: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of International Dispute Resolution

The international dispute resolution landscape is changing dynamically, reflecting broader shifts in global legal practices, technological advancements, and the evolving nature of global business interactions…more

Dispute Resolution, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Alden Katagihara

How Health Systems Can Flex Their Reputation Capital in Build-to-Suit Outpatient Projects

Physicians Realty Trust, a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) with a strong focus on medical office buildings (MOBs), reported 99% rent collection in Q2 2021, an incredible achievement especially during a difficult…more

Capital Markets, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, Investors, Real Estate Development

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Ryan Kim

Implementing the Sedona Conference on Information Governance: Principles 4-6

The Sedona Conference is a widely known institute that is focused on the study of law and policy in many areas including Information Governance (IG). The Sedona Conference Commentary on Information Governance provides 11 IG…more

Audits, Compliance, Confidential Information, Cybersecurity, Data Collection

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Neeli Kohan

Emerging Trends in Private Credit Valuation

Ankura TAS experts discuss current valuation strategies to address interest rate risk and volatility in the current high-rate environment - One thing is for certain, volatility and change create uncertainty in valuations —…more

Commodities, Credit, Debt, Discounted Cash Flow Valuations, Equity

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Karim Labban

Family Businesses and the Strategic Imperative of IPO Readiness

Family is the core of Arab society. It is no coincidence then that family businesses are the backbone of its economies. In fact, most private companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are family-owned (more than 60% and…more

Business Plans, Family Businesses, Governance Standards, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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Ankush Lamba

Unveiling Financial Misconduct: Ankura's Forensic Review Exposes $5 Million Irregularities in U.S. Brokerage Firm's India Operations

A U.S.-based brokerage firm suspected unethical activities and compliance issues at their India operations office specifically concerning the involvement of senior management in misappropriating funds and accounting…more

Accountant Malpractice, Compliance, Financial Services Industry, Forensic Accounting, India

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Sugam Langer

OCR Issues Guidance to Patients and Providers on Telehealth Privacy and Security

On October 18, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued an update1 containing two resource documents to help educate patients regarding privacy and security risks…more

Data Breach, Data Security, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), GAO, Health Care Providers

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Bojan Lazarevski

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule Impacting AI and U.S. IaaS Providers to Counter Foreign Malicious Actors

On January 29, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new proposed regulatory rule (the “Proposed Rule”), which will impose significant diligence, monitoring, and reporting…more

Artificial Intelligence, Bad Actors, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Cloud Computing, Customer Identification Program (CIP)

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Daniel Lee

Navigating OFAC Sanctions Risks in the Digital Realm: IP Addresses and Effective Controls

In today's digital landscape, sanctions enforcement has become a critical concern for Financial Institutions (FIs). The borderless nature of cyberspace can make it difficult to monitor and regulate activities that may breach…more

Compliance, Economic Sanctions, Financial Institutions, Geolocation, Intellectual Property Protection

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Jesse Lehman

Transforming Merchandise Planning with Ankura

In the dynamic world of merchandise planning, many companies have long relied on the versatility and user-friendliness of Microsoft Excel. However, as organizations expand, the manual processes and limited data handling…more

Business Development, Integration, Inventory, Promotional Items, Software

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Greg Lewis

The Exceptional Leader: How Effective Communication Determines Cultural Resilience

This article is part of a collaboration inside The Culture Lab @ Ankura where experts from different fields come together to tell a more impactful story about business outcomes. For this session, Greg Lewis from the Ankura…more

Corporate Communications, Employee Retention, Employees, Leadership, Transparency

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Corinne Lim

Parcel Delivery Spotlight

Historically, brick-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce businesses, and other small parcel shippers have had limited leverage in negotiating small parcel rates in a supply market that behaved as a duopoly. Current industry dynamics…more

Amazon, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, E-Commerce, Shipping

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Thomas Linus

Utilization of Drones for Observation of Commercial Buildings and the Law

Do you live in a building? Work in a building? Or own a building? Do you admire from afar not only how those buildings look aesthetically, but also how they keep you dry and comfortable when the weather is inclement?...…more

Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS), Commercial Buildings, Drones, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OSHA

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Bradley Lohmeyer

Spring Cleaning in the AI Space: Five Key Takeaways from SEC’s Crackdown on “AI Washing”

The proliferation of AI-powered offerings in the marketplace and discussions about AI's effect on jobs has become impossible to ignore. According to Goldman Sachs, 36% of S&P 500 companies mentioned AI on their earnings call in…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Machine Learning

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Jeffrey Low

New Health Information Technology Standards for Medicare Part D

On June 17, 2024, the final rule for Medicare Part D introduced new health IT standards, mandating the adoption of NCPDP SCRIPT Standard version 2023011 by January 1, 2028, while the NCPDP Formulary and Benefit (F&B) Standard…more

Compliance, Final Rules, Health Technology, Information Technology, Medicaid

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Mirinda Lowe

Do You Know How To Select and Manage Your ERP Solutions Implementer (SI)?

Having “rescued” dozens of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, what we see as the absolute key to success is the selection and management of your System Implementer (SI). We call them rescues because without…more

Business Ownership, Governance Standards, Risk Management

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Michelle Mader

Pursuing Economies of Scale in Healthcare

Lately, we have read about mega-scale hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) nearly every week. With M&A activity at the highest level since 2020 and average seller size continuing to trend upward, systems are growing market…more

Acquisitions, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, Infrastructure

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Omar Magana

Navigating OFAC Sanctions Risks in the Digital Realm: IP Addresses and Effective Controls

In today's digital landscape, sanctions enforcement has become a critical concern for Financial Institutions (FIs). The borderless nature of cyberspace can make it difficult to monitor and regulate activities that may breach…more

Compliance, Economic Sanctions, Financial Institutions, Geolocation, Intellectual Property Protection

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Rick Maicki

Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7

The retail labor market is facing significant challenges due to shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic uncertainties. Retailers must adapt to changing skill requirements, integrate new…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Data Privacy, Data Security

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Akash Mainali

Using Data Privacy Technology in a Developing Regulatory Ecosystem

As data privacy regulations have become increasingly commonplace in the last decade, organizations have had to strategically assess how they collect, process, store, and sell consumer data. To better equip themselves for this…more

Automation Systems, Compliance, Cookie Banners, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Reama Malki

Increases in Privacy and Security Complaints Lead to New Divisions Within the Office for Civil Rights

On February 27, 2023 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced the formation of three new divisions within the office: Enforcement Division, Policy Division, and…more

Analytics, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Enforcement, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), HITECH Act

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Sasi-Kanth Mallela

The Impact of UK Companies House Reforms On Cross-Border Asset Tracing

On 26 October 2023, the UK Parliament enacted the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act). The Act marks a decisive shift in the statuary framework for addressing financial crime in the UK. The Act sets a clear…more

Asset Recovery, Asset Tracing, Cross-Border, Fraud, Money Laundering

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David Manek

Implementing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework – Manage

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI 100-1) in January 2023. The NIST AI Framework consists of 19 categories and 72 subcategories…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, EU, NIST, Regulatory Oversight

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Mark Manousogianis

Penetration Test – Out-Hack the Hackers? An Interview with Mark Manousogianis

When evaluating cybersecurity and data protection risk for our clients, the two most fundamental questions that need to be answered are: How vulnerable is our organization to active cyber threats that are likely to result…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Hackers

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Will McBarnet

How to Create a Lean - Yet Secure - Supply Chain in Today’s Uncertain World

A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political turmoil, a…more

Business Interruption, China, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Inventory, Manufacturers

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Holly McClung

How to Create a Lean - Yet Secure - Supply Chain in Today’s Uncertain World

A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political turmoil, a…more

Business Interruption, China, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Inventory, Manufacturers

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Connor McCulloch

Governor of Alabama Kay Ivey Signs "Working for Alabama" Legislative Package To Create New Tax Incentives and Pathways for Workforce Development

On May 9, 2024, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey officially signed the “Working for Alabama” legislative package into law. This comprehensive set of bills represents a concerted effort to address key challenges facing the state's…more

Alabama, Broadband, Governor Ivey, New Legislation, Tax Incentives

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Mark McGrath

Responding to the Increased Global Risk of Financial Crimes

Ankura's Nova O sits down with Mark McGrath, Ayana Murphy, and Elif Cinar to discuss the current anti-money laundering (AML) landscape in the latest Q&A with our Ankura experts. Learn more about responding to the increased…more

AML/CFT, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Automation Systems, Bank Secrecy Act

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Vincent Mekles

Operational Implications of the New Bulk Sensitive Data Executive Order

On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed Executive Order 14117 (the EO), on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” The United States…more

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), Artificial Intelligence, Audits, Biden Administration, Biometric Information

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Anthony Metke

Quarterly Healthcare Transactions Review: Unveiling the Latest Industry Mergers and Acquisitions [Q1 2024]

Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare transactions announced or closed during Q1 2024 in the United States. Total transactions decreased by 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024 after remaining relatively flat in…more

Acquisitions, EBITDA, Healthcare, Investors, Life Sciences

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James Michaels

Match-Fixing on the Dark Web: A White Paper by Ankura and U.S. Integrity

1. This white paper sets out the findings of a three-month investigation conducted by Ankura, for U.S. Integrity, into match-fixing on the dark web via a selection of subscription-based and fee services related to betting…more

Dark Web, Fees, Gambling, Integrity Policies, Investigations

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John Minella

Emerging Trends in Private Credit Valuation

Ankura TAS experts discuss current valuation strategies to address interest rate risk and volatility in the current high-rate environment - One thing is for certain, volatility and change create uncertainty in valuations —…more

Commodities, Credit, Debt, Discounted Cash Flow Valuations, Equity

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Supriya Misra

Protect Your Company Through Accurate and Timely Business Interruption Insurance Values and Exposure Analysis

In an environment with persistent supply chain disruptions, price escalations, cyber-attacks, and natural disasters, businesses are facing risks that are more difficult to avoid. Financial losses resulting from a business…more

Business Interruption, Insurance Industry, Penalties, Supply Chain, Valuation

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Aidan Morrissey

The AI Invasion: A Privacy Kaleidoscope

This article is the first in our three-part series focused on data privacy considerations related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This first article highlights privacy topics related to the…more

Artificial Intelligence, Data Breach, Data Collection, Data Protection, Machine Learning

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Robert Mundy

Quarterly Healthcare Transactions Review: Unveiling the Latest Industry Mergers and Acquisitions [Q1 2024]

Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare transactions announced or closed during Q1 2024 in the United States. Total transactions decreased by 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024 after remaining relatively flat in…more

Acquisitions, EBITDA, Healthcare, Investors, Life Sciences

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Paul Naberezny

Navigating Uncharted Waters: Challenges and Considerations in Auditing the Ownership of Crypto Assets

The rapid rise of crypto assets has presented both opportunities and challenges for auditors, with regulators, practitioners, and businesses grappling to establish clear guidelines and procedures. Even though there is no…more

AICPA, Audits, Crypto Exchanges, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency

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Smita Nalluri

California Releases Updated Draft Regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT)

On February 23, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released updated draft regulations on the use of AI and ADMT. The key changes include: New and updated definitions, Increased scope for activities…more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California, California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)

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Erin Nelson

Pursuing Economies of Scale in Healthcare

Lately, we have read about mega-scale hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) nearly every week. With M&A activity at the highest level since 2020 and average seller size continuing to trend upward, systems are growing market…more

Acquisitions, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, Infrastructure

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Claire Newsome

OMB Renews Commitment to EO14028 by Requiring SSDF Compliance in Federal Software Acquisition

On September 14, 2022, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued much-anticipated guidance on the implementation of Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) requirements for contractors (The “Guidance Memo”)..…more

Biden Administration, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Executive Orders, Federal Contractors

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Kevin Noble

Unlocking the Value of XDR Technology for the Middle Market

As businesses strive to do more with less, they are turning to technologies that can provide comprehensive visibility and insights into their operations. XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) technology is a solution that offers…more

Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Information Technology, Middle Market

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Kelly Lear Nordby

Natural Gas Restrictions in the U.S.: Examining the State of Play, Policy Objectives, Legal Developments, and Antitrust Implications

In recent years, local governments have imposed restrictions or outright bans on the use of natural gas in residential and some commercial buildings, mostly affecting new construction and grandfathering existing buildings…more

Antitrust Provisions, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), Energy Sector, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Jurisdiction

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Christopher Nutter

Project Delivery With Building Information Modeling (BIM): Challenges and Risk Mitigation – Part II

Whether you are an owner, design professional, design consultant, construction manager (CM), general contractor (GC), or subcontractor, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter the use of building information modeling…more

Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Industry, Construction Managers, Construction Project, Consultants

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Nova O

Responding to the Increased Global Risk of Financial Crimes

Ankura's Nova O sits down with Mark McGrath, Ayana Murphy, and Elif Cinar to discuss the current anti-money laundering (AML) landscape in the latest Q&A with our Ankura experts. Learn more about responding to the increased…more

AML/CFT, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Retaliation Provisions, Automation Systems, Bank Secrecy Act

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Richard O'Brien

Unlocking Shopper Loyalty: Innovative Strategies for Supermarkets To Drive Repeat Business

Supermarket loyalty programs have existed since the 1980s and have changed drastically. Given the available technology, the growth in customer options, and the shift in preferences, there has never been a more critical time for…more

Business Strategies, Customer-Loyalty Programs, Grocery Stores, Innovation, Retail Market

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Michael O'Keefe

How Health Systems Can Use Financial Metrics to Inform Real Estate Capital Management Decisions

Today, maximizing the use of your limited capital is especially important because: margins continue to be squeezed, access to capital has become more difficult, the cost of capital continues to rise, the cost of…more

Capital Investments, Capital Markets, Community Health Systems, Credit Ratings, Healthcare

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Robert Olsen

Beyond Cybersecurity: Building a Cyber-Resilient Organization

In an era of escalating cyber threats and evolving attack vectors, organizations can no longer rely solely on cybersecurity to protect their digital assets. Instead, they must develop a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Digital Assets, Employee Training

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Nipun Parekh

Cracking The Code: Navigating VMware's License Shift

In a historic announcement, Broadcom Inc. unveiled its ambitious plan to purchase VMware, a technology giant, in May 2022. However, in November 2023, Broadcom released a barrage of announcements regarding VMware licensing and…more

Acquisitions, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Cloud Storage, Infrastructure, Licensing Rules

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Kevin Pasciak

The Department of Justice’s Withdrawal of Three Antitrust Statements and the Impact on Health Care Organizations

On February 3, 2023, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced the withdrawal of three policy statements that have long guided the information exchanges as well as the related enforcement in the healthcare…more

Antitrust Division, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions

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Reecha Patel

UK Serious Fraud Office's Annual Report 2021-2022: A Call for Investment

The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) recently released its 2021-2022 Annual Report. The report highlights major successes for the SFO along with key challenges the prosecutor needs to tackle going forward…more

Bribery, Compliance, Corruption, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Emily Petersen

OIG Testimony Puts a Spotlight on Clinical Documentation and Payer Risk

In recent testimony before the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Christi A. Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discussed…more

Audits, Compliance, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Documentation, Health Care Providers

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Jeff Phillips

Accelerate Your Records Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Microsoft Purview Initiatives With Unstructured Data Cleanup

Unstructured Data Is Everywhere in Your Organization — And Just Waiting To Cause Trouble - Unstructured Data Cleanup is an information governance practice focused on the permanent deletion of information that is no longer of…more

Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Data Retention, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Patrick Pilch

5 Things for Health Systems in Potential Participating States to Know About the AHEAD Program

On September 5, 2023, CMS released a new, voluntary state total cost of care model called the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. CMS plans to collaborate with states to increase…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC+), Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare

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Andrew Pimlott

Digital Transformation in Banking: An Essential but Hazardous Journey

Every industry is digitalizing, with banking more advanced than most. The goals are improved efficiency, better customer service, and higher revenues, but new technology is not without its risks…more

Banking Sector, Blockchain, Certifications, Financial Institutions, Infrastructure

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Amol Pitale

When Did You Last Test Your Cyber Incident Response Plan?

A cyber incident response plan is a set of guidelines and protocols designed to help an organization detect, respond, contain, and manage any form of a cybersecurity breach. It outlines how best to safeguard the organization…more

Compliance, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cybersecurity, Data Breach

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David A. Pogorilich

Benefits of Using Construction Estimates When Executing Successful Projects

What a Construction Estimate Is And What It Is Not - A construction estimate is an educated guess based on experience and industry standards as to what a specific project with a specific scope of work may cost in a particular…more

Budgets, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Federal Industry Standards, Insurance Industry

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Mark Porter

Crypto Asset Investigations: Key Considerations and Pitfalls

Crypto assets are some of the most rapidly evolving and increasingly adopted assets in the world. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is emerging as a blockchain-based alternative to traditional banking and financial services and has…more

Anti-Money Laundering, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency

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Muthmainur Rahman

FinTech Compliance Solutions in the UAE. Revolutionary or Risky?

The UAE is the Middle East’s leading financial center and a global hub for trade, particularly in gold and precious metals. This large presence within the global financial system makes it a target for financial crime,…more

AML/CFT, Compliance, Counter-Terrorist, Due Diligence, Enforcement

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Akila Ratnayake

Patisserie Valerie: How the Allegations Unfolded

Patisserie Valerie is a British patisserie and café chain. In 2018, the company found itself at the centre of an alleged accounting scandal. In 2019, Patisserie Valerie announced that its board had been notified of accounting…more

Accounting Fraud, Allegations, Audits, Forensic Accounting, Forgery

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Kasie Ray

Spring Cleaning: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Assess Your Compliance Program

Spring is a time for renewal. Cleaning out your home, refreshing your life and at work, reassessing your compliance program to ensure that it is operating effectively and efficiently. As federal and state governments continue to…more

Audits, Compliance, Healthcare, OIG

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Jacqui Record

Navigating Oil & Gas Joint Venture Disputes: Insights from an Accounting Expert

Oil and gas Joint Ventures (JVs) present a unique set of challenges when disputes arise. Such disputes often revolve around two key areas: Production and distribution - Construction of infrastructure…more

Construction Disputes, Cost-Sharing, Data Management, Distribution Rules, Infrastructure

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Michael Reich

Examining the Complex Market Challenges in the Industrials Sector: Where to Focus to Make an Impact

While companies in the industrials sector play an integral role in creating products used in everyday life, they continuously face the most complex challenges impacting both their operating models and their earnings. To…more

Automation Systems, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Geopolitical Risks, Industrial Sector, Manufacturers

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Katie Reilley

Pursuing Economies of Scale in Healthcare

Lately, we have read about mega-scale hospital mergers and acquisitions (M&A) nearly every week. With M&A activity at the highest level since 2020 and average seller size continuing to trend upward, systems are growing market…more

Acquisitions, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, Infrastructure

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Stephen Renna

Proposed EXIM (Export-Import) Bank Reforms: Difference Makers for U.S. Companies

A Turning Point for the EXIM Bank - The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) is among the most impactful government agencies when it comes to helping U.S. companies compete for business internationally, finance domestic…more

Export-Import Bank of the US, Exports, Loans, National Security, Nuclear Power

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Paul Richards

Purchase Price Allocations of Software Companies [Data Study]

35 Ankura's analysis of the 2023 purchase price allocation for transactions involving software and IT services companies by U.S.-based acquirers provides valuable insights into how developed technology, customer relationships,…more

Financial Reporting, Purchase Price, Software

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Raymond Rif

CISA to Oversee Enforcement of Cyber Incident Reporting in Critical Infrastructure

On March 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), which will require critical infrastructure owners and operators (among other things) to report…more

Biden Administration, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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Brent Riley

The Cybersecurity Insurance Market: What to Expect in 2023

In recent years, especially through 2019 and 2020, the cyber insurance market in the U.S. has seen significant growth. Middle-market companies have been actively requesting cyber insurance policies with low rates and broad…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Insurance, Cyber Policies, Cybersecurity

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Kristie Robertson

The Focus of Federal Proposals on Pharmacy Benefit Management – 118th Congress

Over the past several years, legislators across the country have focused their attention on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) due to concerns expressed over a variety of industry practices. To date, there has been legislation…more

Affordable Care Act, Attorney's Fees, Drug Pricing, Negligence, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

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Agustin Ros

Natural Gas Restrictions in the U.S.: Examining the State of Play, Policy Objectives, Legal Developments, and Antitrust Implications

In recent years, local governments have imposed restrictions or outright bans on the use of natural gas in residential and some commercial buildings, mostly affecting new construction and grandfathering existing buildings…more

Antitrust Provisions, Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), Energy Sector, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Jurisdiction

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Rebecca Rosenberg

Clinical Trial Management Systems and Compliance

In David Fogel’s published review of 30 years of clinical trial research operations, he sums up the likelihood of study success by saying: “Clinical trials for pharmaceuticals and medical devices offer many opportunities…more

Clinical Trials, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Compliance Management Systems, EU, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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Lucina Roy

Expert Insights on Resolving Common Cloud Computing Disputes

In today's business landscape, cloud computing is an essential component for scalability, cost-efficiency, and operational agility. However, as dependence on cloud services grows, disputes are becoming increasingly frequent…more

Cloud Computing, Compliance, Data Breach, Data Collection, Data Protection

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Ryan Rubin

The Cybersecurity Insurance Market: What to Expect in 2023

In recent years, especially through 2019 and 2020, the cyber insurance market in the U.S. has seen significant growth. Middle-market companies have been actively requesting cyber insurance policies with low rates and broad…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Crimes, Cyber Insurance, Cyber Policies, Cybersecurity

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Alina Ryzhonkova

Behavioral Misconduct Investigations: Key Challenges and How To Minimize Reputational Impact

Rarely a day goes by without at least one report of workplace misconduct hitting the headlines globally. In a post-#MeToo era, there is an ever-increasing focus from society on how organizations respond to and deal with…more

#MeToo, Allegations, Corporate Misconduct, Employee Misconduct, Employee Training

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Angela Sabbe

Behind the Expert with Angela Sabbe: The Keys to Developing a Winning Strategy with Data

Angela Sabbe is a Managing Director and expert in the Ankura Competition & Class Action practice. For more than 20 years, Angela has devoted her expertise to advising companies and in-house counsel with winning strategies and…more

Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Banking Sector, Class Action, Data Collection

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Steve Sandford

First Doesn't Always Make the Winner - The Pitfalls of Self Remediation Post Cyber Incident

So, you just got the news every organization does not want to hear; you have become the victim of a cyber attack. While there are many different ways of approaching a cyber incident, the one thing that is consistent is the…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Preservation

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Darri Scalzo

Using AI Tools To Improve Research Integrity Processes

In just the first few weeks of 2024, two separate cases of allegations of research misconduct have been publicized. In both cases, the alleged misconduct was discovered by independent “data sleuths” using artificial intelligence…more

Artificial Intelligence, Research and Development, Software, Willful Misconduct

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Ryan Schafer

Using Managed Services To Unlock Value for Businesses: Part 3 – Validating, Sustaining, and Expanding Managed Services for the Future

In the first portions of this series, we dug into the success factors that need to be considered when deciding to embark on a journey into managed services and then some of the key focus areas that need to be included in the…more

Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Hiring & Firing, Innovation, Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

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Neal Schubert

LockBit Implements New Technique by Leaking Victim Negotiations

While many ransomware groups come and go, LockBit seems to be the one that persists. First discovered in September 2019 using the name ABCD, and then gaining notoriety as LockBit in April 2020, the group has outlasted many of…more

Cybersecurity, Economic Sanctions, Hackers, Leaked Information, Negotiations

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Matt Sgrignari

The American Childcare Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

The childcare industry has long been a crucial pillar of the U.S. economy, enabling parents to work and contributing significantly to national stability. However, the past decade has seen unprecedented challenges, particularly…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, CARES Act, Child Care, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employee's Childcare

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Morial Shah

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule Impacting AI and U.S. IaaS Providers to Counter Foreign Malicious Actors

On January 29, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new proposed regulatory rule (the “Proposed Rule”), which will impose significant diligence, monitoring, and reporting…more

Artificial Intelligence, Bad Actors, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Cloud Computing, Customer Identification Program (CIP)

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Holly Shepherd

First Doesn't Always Make the Winner - The Pitfalls of Self Remediation Post Cyber Incident

So, you just got the news every organization does not want to hear; you have become the victim of a cyber attack. While there are many different ways of approaching a cyber incident, the one thing that is consistent is the…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Preservation

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Ankur Sheth

Private Equity Cyber Risk: 6 Vital Tips for Building an Effective Cyber Risk Program With Limited Resources

Portfolio Cyber Risk At The Private Equity (PE) Level - The cyber threat landscape is continuously evolving, and the severity of attacks is showing no signs of slowing down making managing cyber risk a difficult task for any…more

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Class Action, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Governance Standards

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Michael Skweres

Protect Your Company Through Accurate and Timely Business Interruption Insurance Values and Exposure Analysis

In an environment with persistent supply chain disruptions, price escalations, cyber-attacks, and natural disasters, businesses are facing risks that are more difficult to avoid. Financial losses resulting from a business…more

Business Interruption, Insurance Industry, Penalties, Supply Chain, Valuation

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Corey Smith

Metrics That Matter: Managing to Results for Private Capital Portfolio Companies

Investing in growth companies involves the deployment of value-creation initiatives and insightful metrics. Delivering profitable growth and managing the risks of an asset hinges on the ability to make informed, holistic, and…more

Employees, Human Capital, Investment Adviser, Marketing, Portfolio Companies

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Dr. Jerry Smith

A Journey into Eriksonian Psychology for AI Development

Imagine gathering a team of data scientists, computer scientists, and cognitive psychologists in one room. What would they discuss? The latest statistical model or a new psychological theory? In our case, the discussion centers…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Customer Service Standard, Health Technology, Machine Learning

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Satinder Soni

How Will the Mass Claims Landscape Change? 9 Observations From Mr. Bates v the Post Office

The on-screen retelling of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history has had dramatic effects off-screen, offering important lessons to anyone who may be thinking about class actions. Robert Jones, Satinder…more

Bodily Injury, Competition Act, Contamination, Criminal Convictions, Data Breach

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Andrew Sotak

Crypto Asset Investigations: Key Considerations and Pitfalls

Crypto assets are some of the most rapidly evolving and increasingly adopted assets in the world. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is emerging as a blockchain-based alternative to traditional banking and financial services and has…more

Anti-Money Laundering, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrency

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Jay Squiers

Avoid the B-word! In Times of Financial Stress, Being Proactive Ensures You Have Options

“How did you go bankrupt? “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” - Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises Whether from internal or external factors, every company at some point will experience financial stress. The key to…more

Chapter 11, Corporate Restructuring, Credibility, Debt, Debt Restructuring

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Michael Stacey

Tax Liability Insurance - M&A and Beyond

During the diligence phase of a transaction, it is not uncommon for a buyer to identify potential tax liabilities that may be caused by a number of situations: uncertainty over a tax structure, an estimated fair market value…more

Acquisitions, Capital Gains, Energy Tax Incentives, FIRPTA, Liability Insurance

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Sean Stacy

Value Creation: Focus, Commitment, Execution

Both new and established investors and operators struggle to decide which strategic investments will deliver the greatest value and ROI. A focused value creation plan (VCP) provides the map needed to identify those strategic…more

Collaboration, Investment, Sustainability, Valuation

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Carla Starks

Briefing on Latest Office for Civil Rights Settlement Over a Potential HIPAA Violation of a Right to Access Request

On January 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Life Hope Labs, LLC regarding a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Right to Access. This is the…more

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), HIPAA Violations, OCR, PHI

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Dana Stefanczyk

The Future of Work is Here to Stay

Last week the COVID-19 public health emergency officially came to an end, but the impacts of the pandemic endure. More than three years after countries began lockdowns, it is hard to remember what our work lives used to look…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automation Systems, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Productivity, Public Health Emergency

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Arni Steingrimsson

A Journey into Eriksonian Psychology for AI Development

Imagine gathering a team of data scientists, computer scientists, and cognitive psychologists in one room. What would they discuss? The latest statistical model or a new psychological theory? In our case, the discussion centers…more

Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Customer Service Standard, Health Technology, Machine Learning

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Jason Straight

Ransomware: The Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions

Ransomware has become a major threat to businesses across the world as cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, resulting in devastating financial damage for companies that fall victim. Not only are important files…more

Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, Hackers

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Kajen Subramoney

Navigating the Future: Trends Shaping Cyber Incident Response

In the last two decades, incident response has evolved significantly, adapting to the dynamic cyber threat landscape. As the internet became an integral part of daily life, cyber threats escalated in scope and scale. This…more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity

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Ryan Tabor

Foundational Steps for Executives To Create a Healthy Transformation Program Culture

In the dynamic landscape of business transformation, the role of executives transcends traditional leadership boundaries, venturing into the realm of active engagement, visionary planning, and cultural stewardship. As…more

Business Operations, Corporate Culture, Corporate Executives, Corporate Governance

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David Tait

Parcel Delivery Spotlight

Historically, brick-and-mortar retailers, e-commerce businesses, and other small parcel shippers have had limited leverage in negotiating small parcel rates in a supply market that behaved as a duopoly. Current industry dynamics…more

Amazon, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, E-Commerce, Shipping

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Lisa Taylor

Mediation and Early Settlement of Disputes – The Expert’s Role

The early settlement of disputes and mediation was a recurring topic throughout London International Disputes Week (LIDW). Featured on several panel discussions and raised in Q&A, this topic brought into sharp focus the role of…more

Dispute Resolution, Liability, Mediation, Mediators, Settlement Negotiations

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Mike Thacker

Value Creation: Focus, Commitment, Execution

Both new and established investors and operators struggle to decide which strategic investments will deliver the greatest value and ROI. A focused value creation plan (VCP) provides the map needed to identify those strategic…more

Collaboration, Investment, Sustainability, Valuation

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Ted Theisen

Navigating the Future: Trends Shaping Cyber Incident Response

In the last two decades, incident response has evolved significantly, adapting to the dynamic cyber threat landscape. As the internet became an integral part of daily life, cyber threats escalated in scope and scale. This…more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Incident Reporting, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity

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Geraint Thomas

From Customer Centricity to Customer Intimacy: The Era of Hyper-Personalization

Hyper-personalization goes beyond one-time marketing events. It is about harnessing the long-term drivers of growth and prioritizing customer lifetime value. This is achieved by utilizing data and analytics collected at each…more

Algorithms, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Client Retention, Data Collection

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Kenric Tom

Implementing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework – Manage

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI 100-1) in January 2023. The NIST AI Framework consists of 19 categories and 72 subcategories…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, EU, NIST, Regulatory Oversight

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Christopher Tonellato

The Department of Justice’s Withdrawal of Three Antitrust Statements and the Impact on Health Care Organizations

On February 3, 2023, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced the withdrawal of three policy statements that have long guided the information exchanges as well as the related enforcement in the healthcare…more

Antitrust Division, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions

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Brett Trudeau

Benefits of Using Construction Estimates When Executing Successful Projects

What a Construction Estimate Is And What It Is Not - A construction estimate is an educated guess based on experience and industry standards as to what a specific project with a specific scope of work may cost in a particular…more

Budgets, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Federal Industry Standards, Insurance Industry

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Ander Ugalde

From Chaos to Cohesion: Effective Communications Strategies for Organizational Restructurings

A series of economic shocks from the onset of COVID-19 and significant supply chain disruptions to persistent inflation have marked the past few years. To get the latter under control, the Federal Reserve increased its target…more

Corporate Restructuring, Federal Reserve, Inflation Adjustments, Interest Rates, Liquidity

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Meg Underwood

Communication is Key, Especially When You’re Making a Change

Deciding to make a change in systems, people, and processes can feel overwhelming for an organization, and actually implementing that change can be even more difficult. It’s no surprise, then, that executives often overlook…more

Collaboration, Digital Communications, Duties & Responsibilities, Innovation, Transparency

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Noemie Vaissaire

Managing Sexual Misconduct in Media & Entertainment: What Organisations Should Consider in a Post-#MeToo Era.

It has been six years since the #MeToo movement gained global prominence following public allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was subsequently charged and found guilty of…more

#MeToo, Entertainment Industry, International Labor Organization (ILO), Media, Remediation

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Chris Ventry

Consumers’ Economic Anxieties Could Make for a Challenging Holiday Season for Retailers

The holiday shopping season perennially holds great significance for retailers, and this impact is heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are several…more

Artificial Intelligence, Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Customer-Loyalty Programs, Economic Downturn, Gift-Cards

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Felix Vetter

The Current Economic Climate - A Golden Age for Fraud?

This article is the first of a series on accounting fraud which follows our July and September webinars on “How to Commit Accounting Fraud: Why this can ultimately lead to corporate collapse.”…more

Accounting Fraud, Economic Downturn, Embezzlement, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Financial Markets

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Hunter Voegele

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act?

On Tuesday, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after it passed two party-line votes in the House (Final Vote: 220-207) and the Senate (Final Vote: 51-50) where Vice President Kamala Harris cast the…more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Corporate Taxes, Drug Pricing, Energy Sector

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Peter Vu

Why It’s Critical to Demo Both the Technology and the Team Before Selecting an MDR Solution

The cost of a cybersecurity breach can range from hundreds of thousands of dollars for middle-market businesses to millions for larger organizations. To protect your company from evolving threats and potential cyber attacks, as…more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Nancy Waltermire

Behind the Expert: Applying a Proactive Approach to Healthcare Compliance with Nancy Waltermire

"Rather than reacting, you must be proactive and preventive. By doing this, you will not only be prepared for the potential obstacles that face your company, but you will most likely eliminate obstacles before they appear." …more

Affordable Care Act, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chief Compliance Officers, Compliance, Data Breach

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Rick Somerset-Williams

Financial Crime Risk Assessment: The Foundations for an Effective Financial Crime Program

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the spectre of financial crime looms large, presenting a multifaceted challenge to institutions, governments, and businesses alike. Financial crime encompasses a broad spectrum…more

FATF, Financial Crimes, Financial Institutions, Risk Assessment

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Joshua Wortman

Increasing Dissatisfaction: Major Areas of Growth in CFPB Consumer Complaints Data

It is known the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) makes public all the complaints lobbied by consumers against financial companies. Have you looked at it? The volume of these complaints is exploding: nearly 100,000 per…more

Bank Deposits, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Reporting Agencies, Credit Cards, Credit Repair Services

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Colleen Yushchak

Implementing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework – Manage

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published its Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI 100-1) in January 2023. The NIST AI Framework consists of 19 categories and 72 subcategories…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, EU, NIST, Regulatory Oversight

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Susan Zimmerman

2024 Health System Predictions in Ten Charts

In the Ankura Healthcare Real Estate Strategy group, we keep tabs on a wide variety of economic indicators to inform our clients’ upcoming strategic endeavors. Here are the ones we are watching in 2024 with our projections of…more

Acquisitions, Financial Regulatory Reform, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, Healthcare Facilities

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