Cornerstone Research Staff and Affiliated Experts Submit Comments to the Joint FTC-DOJ Inquiry on Merger Enforcement
The FTC and DOJ launched a joint public inquiry to solicit comments from the public on merger enforcement.
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.
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: FTC Withdrawal from U.S. Vertical Merger Guidelines
This podcast brings together former economic leaders from the FTC and DOJ to provide their insights into the FTC’s decision and future iterations of the Vertical Merger Guidelines.
A Tale of Two Sides: Sabre/Farelogix in the United States and the U.K.
The authors discuss the differing conclusions of the U.S. and U.K. courts in the proposed Sabre/Farelogix merger.
Evaluating Innovation Theories of Harm in Merger Review: Economic Frameworks and Difficulties
The authors discuss recent life science cases that deal with innovation theories of harm, and what economic models can be useful in reviewing proposed mergers in this space.
Cornerstone Research Staff and Experts Submit Comments to Multilateral Pharmaceutical Merger Task Force
Comments emphasize the need for the FTC to consider the varied effects of mergers on innovation.
The Future of Economics in Merger Trials: Rumors of Its Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
The authors discuss the role of economics in recent merger trials and analyze what makes economic testimony compelling within the current legal framework.
Trends in Merger Investigations and Enforcement at the U.S. Antitrust Agencies: Fiscal Years 2010–2019
The number of merger transactions reported to U.S. government agencies continued to rise in fiscal year 2019, but showed signs of leveling off.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Competition Proceedings: Key Takeaways
At an October 2020 webinar, attorneys, economists and academics discussed a range of topics related to artificial intelligence and machine learning in competition cases.
MergerFest 2020: Alternative Counterfactuals in Merger Enforcement: Key Takeaways
In May 2020, Cornerstone Research hosted an expert panel that addressed topics related to alternative counterfactuals in merger enforcement, from potential competition to the failing firm defence.
Vertical Merger Guidelines Overlook Health Care Co. Issues
The authors discuss how the agencies’ Vertical Merger Guidelines analyze non-horizontal mergers, specifically in the healthcare industry.
5 Questions with Greg Eastman: The Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the Failing Firm Defense
Dr. Eastman explains the Horizontal Merger Guidelines’ criteria for clearing the bar of an affirmative defense;
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