Economic Issues in Merger Analysis for Platforms
The authors use recent enforcement examples to discuss market definition, theory of harm, and efficiencies in merger cases involving platforms.
IntegrityMessageBoards.com v. Facebook Inc.
A judge denied plaintiff’s motion for class certification, citing Professor Hanssens’s expert report.
Federal Trade Commission v. 1-800 Contacts
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an FTC decision regarding trademark enforcement against online competitors.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Emerging Legal and Self-Regulatory Considerations, Part Two
In the second installment of this report by the ABA’s Section of Antitrust, the authors discuss the competition implications of big data and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Tech and Big Data Expertise in Finance
Cornerstone Research provides complex consulting services and economic analysis for litigation matters and government investigations related to FinTech, blockchain technology, and big data analysis.
FTC v. Qualcomm
The appellate court unanimously ruled in favor of Qualcomm, citing reasons that closely followed the expert’s testimony.
Legal and Economic Analysis of Personal Data–Related Collective Actions in the UK
The authors discuss how the right to compensation under the GDPR and DPA 2018 has introduced a significant risk of damages actions following allegations of unauthorised use of personal data.
In the Matter of DraftKings Inc. and FanDuel Limited
In July 2017, the Federal Trade Commission dismissed its suit after DraftKings and FanDuel abandoned the proposed merger.
Invasion of Privacy Consumer Class Action
The court rejected the plaintiffs’ proposed conjoint survey in an invasion of privacy class action, and denied class certification in a related false advertising class action.
Tech Company Securities Class Action Filings and Settlements—2015–Q1 2020 Review and Analysis
Securities class action filings involving tech companies declined in the first half of 2020, likely due to slowdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Federal Communications Commission Proceedings
Cornerstone Research provided economic consulting in FCC proceedings related to competition in mobile wireless, broadband services, and special access services provided by local exchange carriers.
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