Merger Transactions Reported to FTC, DOJ Remain High in FY 2019
Merger transactions dropped in FY 2020 as COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
Trends in Merger Investigations and Enforcement at the U.S. Antitrust Agencies: Fiscal Years 2010–2019
The number of merger transactions reported to U.S. government agencies continued to rise in fiscal year 2019, but showed signs of leveling off.
Cornerstone Research Named among 2021 Top Global Economic Consultancies
Global Competition Review recognises Cornerstone Research in the 2021 edition of the Economics 21 survey.
Economic Principles and the Reform of the European Commission’s Approach to Vertical Agreements
The authors outline five economic principles that should guide the European Commission’s revision of VBER and its Vertical Guidelines.
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.
WWL: Arbitration Expert Witnesses 2021
Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review recognised Ronnie Barnes for ‘excellence across a wide range of matters’ in the arbitration space.
European Shareholder Group Actions—The Role of Economic Analysis: Key Takeaways
At a November 2020 webinar, attorneys, economists and academics discussed the role and application of economic analysis in European shareholder group actions.
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.
The CFTC’s Approach to Virtual Currencies
A review of the CFTC’s regulatory and enforcement approach to cryptocurrency in the United States.
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.
Tech and Big Data Expertise in Finance
Cornerstone Research provides complex consulting services and economic analysis for litigation matters and government investigations related to FinTech, blockchain technology, and big data analysis.
Expert Forum: European Shareholder Group Actions—The Role of Economic Analysis
At this Cornerstone Research webinar, economists and academics discussed the importance of economic analysis in shareholder group actions, particularly in resolving potential issues of reliance, materiality, loss causation, and damages.