Number of Securities Class Action Settlements Falls as Median Settlement Amount Reaches Highest Level Since 2010
Total assets of issuer defendants are the highest among post–Reform Act settlements.
Securities Class Action Settlements–2023 Review and Analysis
The number of securities class action settlements declined 21% in 2023 relative to 2022, following the 15-year high set in 2022.
In the Matter of Securus Technologies Inc. and Inmate Calling Solutions LLC
The parties abandoned their intent to merge after the DOJ opened its investigation into the acquisition.
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Antitrust: An Overview
This article discusses the implications of the use of AI-powered algorithms on consumers and competition.
Economic Tools for Enforcement Actions: Lessons from the Trenches
Kirti Gupta will join a panel of antitrust experts on this webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association.
Securities Class Action Settlements
Our yearly report discusses these findings and trends in securities class action settlements.
Cornerstone Research Announces Promotions to Vice President
The firm advanced Sean Kruskol and Nick Yavorsky to the role of vice president.
Cornerstone Research Promotes Five to Principal
Economic and financial consulting firm advances senior staff to principal across a variety of practices.
SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—Year in Review: FY 2023
The SEC expanded its accounting and auditing enforcement activity in fiscal year 2023, while monetary settlements dropped for the second consecutive year.
Spike in Fourth Quarter SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity Results in Notable Increase in FY 2023
In contrast, total monetary settlements were just over half of the average total settlements in the past five years.