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Intellectual Property

IP Expert On The Push For Market-Based Evidence In High-End Patent Litigation

Editor: Please tell us about Cornerstone Research. Iyer: Cornerstone Research is a leading firm consulting to attorneys involved in complex litigation or regulatory proceedings. We have more than five hundred consultants working from offices in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York...

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Appellate Law

Halliburton II And The Importance Of Economic Analysis Prior To Class Certification

On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund.[1]  The ruling affirms Basic Inc. v. Levinson,[2]  but finds that defendants can introduce a direct price impact analysis prior to class certification. In Basic the...

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Intellectual Property

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): Costs And Benefits Of Broad Application

Editor: Please tell us about your background. Lynde: I am an economist with a doctorate from UC Berkeley with over 30 years’ experience working for the federal government, in academia, and in consulting. I am now a Vice President at Cornerstone Research, where we specialize in economic...

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Finance

Opt-Out Cases In Securities Class Action Settlements

Editor: Describe the reasons why you decided to focus on opt-out cases in securities class action settlements. Harris: There were several reasons. Amir and I both do a lot of work in the securities litigation area. One of my principal areas is as defense counsel in securities class actions. We...

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Insurance Coverage & Recovery

Accessing Securities Class Action Information From Securities Class Action Filings – 2012 Year in Review

Editor: Sasha, please tell us about Cornerstone Research. Aganin: Cornerstone Research is a national firm, providing economic and financial consulting and expert testimony in complex litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network of expert witnesses, including faculty and...

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