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.
Hussein v. QSI et al.
The jury awarded our clients a complete defense verdict in the first case involving a “holder’s claim” to reach trial in California.
Federal Trade Commission v. 1-800 Contacts
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an FTC decision regarding trademark enforcement against online competitors.
Pro Bono: Tinsley et al. v. McKay et al.
Children’s Rights retained Paul Zurek of Cornerstone Research in a pro bono matter involving Arizona’s foster care system.
Alleged Failure to Disclose Drug Safety Issues
Cornerstone Research was retained by a pharmaceutical company facing securities litigation after it withdrew a drug from the market because of safety concerns.
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.
ICC Arbitration Involving Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Develop and Commercialize a Drug
An ICC arbitration tribunal determined that the claimant did not materially breach its license agreement with the respondent, leaving the agreement in full effect.
California Public Utilities Commission Proceeding
Cornerstone Research consulted on competition in and regulation of the telecommunications market in California.
Nemet et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc. et al.
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action against Volkswagen and excluded plaintiffs’ expert evidence.
Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College et al.
The U.S. District Court judge ruled in favor of Harvard on all counts.
Pro Bono: LCCRSF Report on the Role of Race in Non-Traffic Citations
Cornerstone Research provided pro bono analytical support for the LCCRSF’s report on racial disparities in non-traffic infractions.
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