In re General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation
A U.S. district court judge granted General Motors’ motion for summary judgment.
Johannessohn et al. v. Polaris Industries Inc.
The court declined to certify the class in this product liability litigation, ruling that the plaintiffs had no standing and failed to fulfill predominance requirements.
COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Merger Transactions Reported to FTC, DOJ to a 10-Year Low
Reported transactions declined by 49% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to 2019.
2020 Who’s Who Legal: Competition Future Leaders—Economists
Cornerstone Research experts recognised as future leaders in the competition field.
Securities Class Action Filings Involving Technology Companies Are on the Rise
Tech company settlements decline sharply after peaking in 2018.
Assessing Health Data Privacy Damages During A Pandemic
The authors discuss how increased telehealth and contact tracing could open the door to class actions related to data privacy and data breaches.
5 Questions with Donna Hoffman: How Technology Is Changing the Consumer Experience
Professor Donna Hoffman of George Washington University shares insights into the impact of technology on consumer behavior.
Cornerstone Research Staff Review New U.S. Vertical Merger Guidelines
The DOJ and FTC were responsive to comments received during the public comments process.
Cornerstone Research Named to Chambers and Partners Litigation Support 2020
Noting the firm’s ‘deep expertise,’ Chambers cites financial services, competition and arbitration strengths
Collateralized Loan Obligations in the Age of COVID-19
The authors discuss the economics of collateralized loan obligations and the extent to which they may be vulnerable to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Price Gouging and the Pandemic: An Economic Perspective
This article discusses how economics can be useful in navigating the line between recognizing the market realities of a crisis and running afoul of price gouging laws.
Cornerstone Research Connects: 2019 Securities Class Action Settlements
The authors discuss the annual Securities Class Action Settlements report and some of its key findings.