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When the Department of Justice investigated a proposed joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Company, Professor Salop and CRA assisted Miller’s antitrust counsel. We analyzed pricing, demand, competitive effects, and efficiencies. The investigation was closed, and the joint venture proceeded.

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A global pharmaceutical company abandoned a product launch following unfavorable clinical trial results. When their stock price fell, they were sued for allegedly concealing product information. The court accepted CRA’s analysis and conclusion that the alleged information concealment was an unlikely reason for the price change.

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Charles River Associates recently assisted a company that was losing $35 million annually. Our advice positioned them to earn $35 million annually—at which time their parent company chose to divest them, realizing a transaction price of $400 million.

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Charles River Associates helped Sprint obtain a favorable outcome at trial when Vonage infringed on several of their patents related to voice-over-Internet protocol technology. Subsequent to that trial, we assisted Sprint in connection with negotiations that resulted in an $80 million settlement.

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In a rare securities class action verdict, Charles River Associates performed economic research and provided expert support to CRA Senior Consultant Bradford Cornell that proved instrumental in obtaining a favorable outcome.

Charles River Associates applies advanced analytic techniques and in-depth industry knowledge to solve the most complex problems.

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CRA Insights: Competition

This newsletter highlights recent cases, publications, events, and other noteworthy activities undertaken by members of CRA's Antitrust and Competition Economics Practice. > more

CRA Insights: Intellectual Property

In a December 22, 2009, decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a district court’s award of attorney fees that included expert witness fees and enhanced damages.1 The Federal Circuit explained that 35 USC §285 allows for the award of “reasonable attorney fees”... > more

CRA Insights: Transfer Pricing

This newsletter features the latest news from the world of transfer pricing, including "Transfer Pricing and M&A Activity: An Overview of Practical Considerations," "Best Method Analysis," "Mexico—The Latin American leader in transfer pricing," and "A company's FIN 48 review should be independent." > more

CRA Paper: Intel

An article about the FTC complaint against Intel which discusses the FTC's novel use of Section 5 instead of Section 2 to pursue alleged violations of antitrust laws. > more

CRA Insights: Life Sciences: February 2010

This is the first issue of our quarterly newsletter where CRA will analyze business trends in the marketplace and offer insights into subjects that affect the life sciences industry. Each issue will provide readers with global perspectives from three different areas: business, litigation, and policy based on...>more

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Economists from Charles River Associates provide antitrust analysis in Live Nation and Ticketmaster Entertainment merger
February 04, 2010

Charles River Associates’ SPP wind integration study identifies challenges, solutions to adding more wind to the regional electric grid
January 19, 2010