Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
On behalf of a financial institution, Cornerstone Research examined investor trading activity in leveraged and inverse ETFs.
Trading in ETF Basket Securities by an Authorized Participant
Counsel for an ETF sponsor retained Cornerstone Research to examine the potential manipulation of the NAV of certain fixed-income ETFs through trading in the market for the underlying bonds.
Trading in ETF Shares by Affiliated Parties
Cornerstone Research assisted a financial institution with its internal investigation into trading in ETF shares by affiliated parties.
Valuation of Odd-Lot Holdings of Securities by ETFs
The SEC did not pursue its investigation into the ETFs’ valuation of certain odd-lot holdings.
Appraisal Litigation in a Going Private Transaction
Minority shareholders of the target company sought a judicial appraisal in Delaware’s Chancery Court.
In re Intuniv Antitrust Litigation
The judge denied class certification in this pharmaceutical pay-for-delay case brought by a class of indirect purchasers.
Alleged Price Discrimination and Unfair Competition among Automobile Dealerships
Professor Asker submitted expert testimony on behalf of a major automobile manufacturer.
Post-Acquisition Dispute
The arbitrator awarded substantial damages to our client, a private equity firm.
In re Appraisal of Stillwater Mining Company
The Delaware Court of Chancery found the deal price was the fair value in this mining company acquisition.
False Advertising Case Involving Automotive Brake Rotors
The parties settled, with the defendant agreeing not to claim that its brake rotors met OE standards.
Bankruptcy Valuation of a Start-Up Company
Defense counsel for a start-up firm retained Cornerstone Research and David Smith of the University of Virginia to analyze the potential implications of forced changes to the firm’s capital structure.
Kennis v. Metropolitan West Asset Management LLC
Following trial in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the judge ruled in favor of the defense, discarding claims of excessive fees.
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