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Informa’s Life Sciences Law USA
Anand Krishnamurthy of Cornerstone Research will discuss life sciences M&A trends at this conference in Boston.
Corporate Bankruptcies Stay Above Historical Norms Despite Declining from Recent Peak
The 100 filings in 2H 2025-1H 2026 were 22% above the historical annual average.
Interactive: Trends in Large Corporate Bankruptcy and Financial Distress—Midyear 2026 Update
Large corporate bankruptcy filings remained historically elevated between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026.
Trends in Large Corporate Bankruptcy and Financial Distress—Midyear 2026 Update
The report identifies 100 large corporate bankruptcy filings during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.
Record Settlement Volume Driven by SPAC Litigation, While Settlement Values Fall Sharply
New report details settlement trends in Delaware M&A litigation.
M&A Litigation Settlements in the Delaware Court of Chancery—2012–2025 Review & Analysis
The number of settlements in litigation related to mergers and acquisitions in the Delaware Chancery Court reached 25 in 2025, its highest level since 2012.
Parallel Derivative Action Settlements
Building on Cornerstone Research’s study of securities class action settlements, the authors analyze settlement outcomes of shareholder derivative actions associated with securities class actions.
Trial Victory in M&A Litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery
In Verisk Analytics Inc. et al. v. AccuLynx.com et al., the Vice Chancellor ruled entirely in AccuLynx’s favor, ordering Verisk to continue to pursue the transaction and pay damages.
Lynda Schwartz Named ACFE Educator of the Year
Ms. Schwartz, a Cornerstone Research affiliated expert and professor of practice at the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, is recognized for leadership in anti-fraud education.
Delaware Court of Chancery Stockholder Class Action
Cornerstone Research supported multiple experts in this breach of fiduciary duty litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Dorothy Lund Affiliates with Cornerstone Research
Award-winning Columbia Law School expert in corporate governance and M&A strengthens client support in complex legal and securities matters.
Cornerstone Research Welcomes Back Marina Martynova as Principal
Award-winning former SEC financial economist brings extensive experience in complex corporate governance, securities, and valuation matters.
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