Forces of Law

Where uncertainty meets opportunity in 2026 and beyond

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Legal uncertainty is said to be the bane of business — but it’s also where opportunity emerges. Technology is outpacing legal frameworks. US policy is shifting under a new administration, and courts are redrawing regulatory boundaries. Geopolitics is forcing decisions on trade, data sovereignty, and supply chains. These uncertain conditions create pressure points we call forces of law: legal dynamics affecting how businesses compete, invest, and plan.

Featuring insights from Goodwin’s lawyers, this collection examines nine of these forces and provides forward-looking guidance to help businesses future-proof their decisions.

Browse the articles or download the report to get a view on what’s actually happening in each area, why it matters for business, and where the trajectory points for 2026 and beyond.

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AI Drug Discovery Tests the Limits of Patent Law
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Cybersecurity’s New Power Dynamics
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Antitrust Authorities Rethink Coordination for the Digital Age
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How Medicaid Cuts Could Reshape the Business of Health
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Why the AI Race Hinges on Elite Talent
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The Global Push to Open Private Markets to Mainstream Investors
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Mass Arbitration: The Risk Lurking in Consumer Agreements
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The Delaware Question
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The Supreme Court Considers Presidential Authority
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