No-Poach Clauses in QSR Litigation
Class certification was denied in two seminal franchise no-poach litigation matters involving McDonald’s and Jimmy John’s.
Federal Trade Commission v. 1-800 Contacts
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an FTC decision regarding trademark enforcement against online competitors.
Tronox Holdings plc.’s Proposed Acquisition of TiZir Titanium and Iron
The FTC voted to close its investigation after the parties abandoned the transaction.
In the Matter of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Following the FTC’s lawsuit, the parties abandoned the proposed merger of two health systems.
California Public Utilities Commission Proceeding
Cornerstone Research consulted on competition in and regulation of the telecommunications market in California.
FTC v. Qualcomm
The appellate court unanimously ruled in favor of Qualcomm, citing reasons that closely followed the expert’s testimony.
U.S.–Canada Softwood Lumber Dispute
The WTO and NAFTA issued favorable rulings for the Government of Canada in this decades-long case involving timber pricing and ownership.
U.S.A.–Canada Softwood Lumber Dispute
Cornerstone Research worked with an expert who analyzed the potential impact of eliminating export restrictions on softwood lumber.
In the Matter of DraftKings Inc. and FanDuel Limited
In July 2017, the Federal Trade Commission dismissed its suit after DraftKings and FanDuel abandoned the proposed merger.
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