Platform Competition and the Regulation of Stock Exchange Fees
The article examines how platform competition economics has become an important part of the SEC’s framework for evaluating stock exchange fees.
Cornerstone Research Named among Top Global Antitrust Economic Consultancies in 2022
Global Competition Review names Cornerstone Research as an outstanding international consulting firm in its Economics 23 list.
The Gensler SEC: Policy, Progress, and Problems
Cornerstone Research hosted Stanford's Joseph Grundfest, former SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson Jr., and former SEC Chair Mary Jo White.
Lynda Schwartz Named a 2021 Forensic & Litigation Services Volunteer of the Year
The American Institute of CPAs honored Professor Schwartz for her significant contributions to the practice and profession of forensic accounting and valuation.
Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina et al.
Relying heavily on our expert’s testimony, the judge found in favor of the University of North Carolina in this case, upholding the use of race in undergraduate admissions.
Economic Issues in Merger Analysis for Platforms
The authors use recent enforcement examples to discuss market definition, theory of harm, and efficiencies in merger cases involving platforms.
Damages in Consumer Class Actions
The authors discuss methods such as conjoint surveys and regression analysis in the ABA’s A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions.
SEC Actions against Public Companies and Subsidiaries Declined Again in FY 2021
Monetary settlements imposed in FY 2021 totaled $1.8 billion.
SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—Fiscal Year 2021 Update
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed fewer enforcement actions against public companies and subsidiaries in fiscal year 2021, the lowest total in seven years.
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: FTC Withdrawal from U.S. Vertical Merger Guidelines
This podcast brings together former economic leaders from the FTC and DOJ to provide their insights into the FTC’s decision and future iterations of the Vertical Merger Guidelines.
CME Ether futures: How is the contract designed?
The authors discuss how the CME Group calculates the price index underlying futures contracts based on the cryptocurrency Ether.
The Importance of Values-based Leadership During Challenging Times
Cornerstone Research President Yesim Richardson talks about how relying on core values is an essential part of how she and other leaders serve our firm.