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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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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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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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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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