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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: Chemicals

This newsletter features the latest news from CRA's Chemicals Practice and offers insights that will help chemicals industry clients develop strategies for the “new normal.” > more

Expert Q&A: Financial Markets

CRA Senior Consultant Cornell discusses his paper, “Economic Growth and Equity Investing,” which was published in the Financial Analysts Journal. > more

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

A Closer Look: Aerospace & Defense

How should the aerospace and defense industry think strategically about the attention now being focused on securing “the Commons”? > more

CRA Insights: Life Sciences: July 2010

In this issue of CRA Insights: Life Sciences, we present a couple of articles exploring the debate regarding the economics of patent settlements as seen from both sides of the Atlantic. We also explore the role of competitive simulations and gaming as tools to develop insights. > more

Securities Litigation Flash Quarterly Update - Q2 2010

This newsletter highlights securities litigation filing trends from Q2 2010. > more

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Charles River Associates (CRA) Strengthens Capabilities in Energy & Environment, Life Sciences, Insurance Economics, and the Middle East Region
July 22, 2010

Charles River Associates (CRA) Senior Consultant Steven C. Salop Receives 2010 Antitrust Achievement Award from the American Antitrust Institute
June 28, 2010