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Our thought leadership has earned us widespread recognition for innovative approaches to analyzing business issues arising in litigation. A searchable archive of reports, cases, articles, and other resources appears below.
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Article The Draft EC Merger Guidelines: A Transatlantic Perspective 10 September 2026 -
Article Prediction Market ETFs 27 August 2026 -
Article The New IP Litigation Landscape 29 July 2026 -
Article Why the In-Sample Prediction Approach Fails as a Reliable Method for Assessing Classwide Harm 28 July 2026 -
Case Complete Defense Verdict in Rare Securities Class Action Trial 14 May 2026
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.
Regulatory Matter Involving Alleged Failure of an Auditor to Detect Fraud
The regulator ended its investigation without filing charges in an investigation involving a foreign affiliate of a large audit firm.
Forbes Magazine Names Cornerstone Research to 2019 List of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms
Firm receives high marks across multiple areas of expertise.
Cornerstone Research Promotes Yesim C. Richardson and Andrew D. Richmond to Senior Vice President
Financial institutions practice leader and Chicago office head recognized for exceptional leadership.
SEC Proceeding Regarding Municipal Debt Offering
The SEC dropped their investigation into the defendants’ municipal debt offering.
Forbes Magazine Names Cornerstone Research to 2018 List of Best Management Consulting Firms
Firm receives high marks across numerous areas of expertise.
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BankAtlantic Bancorp Inc.
The jury found in favor of the defendants on all counts in this civil suit filed by the SEC.
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Ferrante
The defendant disgorged investment yields and paid a fine to resolve allegations in this case involving alleged EB-5 program fraud.
Newage Garden Grove LLC et al. v. SMA Portfolio Owner LLC et al.
Defense counsel retained Carlyn Irwin of Cornerstone Research in this case that involved a suit for breach of contract.
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