In this edition of Skadden’s quarterly thought leadership publication, we examine the deal terms being structured to align parties’ interests in acquisitions of founder-led brands, an increased openness to merger remedies globally and the importance of managing cybersecurity risks stemming from powerful next-generation AI tools, among other topics.

Read our latest edition of Skadden’s quarterly roundup of key developments in securities litigation, which explores class actions growing out of corporate earnings guidance and covers significant rulings from the last three months.

Our array of podcasts features Skadden attorneys in discussions that examine critical developments, regulatory trends and complex issues impacting companies and industries across the globe. Topics covered include antitrust and competition, tax, technology and more.

Companies need to prepare now for the likelihood of congressional investigations if Democrats gain control of the House and/or the Senate, we explain in the latest issue of The Informed Board. Democrats have already signaled where they hope to focus. Meanwhile, recent changes at the SEC could curtail some shareholder activism in the short term, alter the best ways to respond to shareholder proposals, and increase scrutiny of financial reporting. In an article and our podcast, we describe the implications for companies as states step in to regulate AI and pursue consumer protection, Big Tech and antitrust cases where the federal government has not acted.