CRA advises in $2.6 billion merger

Charles River Associates advised counsel to Virgin America throughout the DOJ review of its $2.6 billion acquisition by Alaska Airlines. The DOJ approved the merger requiring some restrictions on the ongoing code share relationship between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Code sharing allows partner airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights.

Rodeo association rules upheld at trial

CRA economists advised counsel to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in its defense against claims that its bylaws, which deny membership to owners of competing rodeo associations, were anticompetitive. The Court denied a motion for a preliminary injunction against the bylaws. Ultimately, the complaint was withdrawn.

Successful verdict for Salix

Salix Pharmaceuticals relied on CRA’s life sciences experts during trial in the New York State Supreme Court. Our experts prepared analyses and testified on behalf of Salix as to commercially reasonable efforts supporting the launch of Fulyzaq™. Ultimately, the jury entered a verdict in favor of Salix and rejected all breach of contract claims.

GlobalDairyTrade sales milestone

Annual sales of dairy products on GlobalDairyTrade, the Internet-based trading platform CRA designed for internationally-traded commodity dairy products, surpassed one million metric tons during the past year. This represents a 27% increase in the quantity sold over the past two years.

Apple beats iTunes antitrust case

Professors Kevin M. Murphy and Robert Topel provided expert testimony on economic issues and competitive effects during the iPod iTunes antitrust litigation. Ultimately, a jury in the US District Court for the Northern District of California found the Apple software upgrade was innovative and did not harm consumers.

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Virgin America/Alaska Airlines merger

CRA advises on $36 billion merger of Agrium Inc. and Potash Corporation

Microsoft acquisition of LinkedIn

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The narrowing of damages claims in advertising cases

Antitrust Economics for Lawyers

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Preston McAfee, Former Chief Economist with Microsoft, becomes Senior Consultant to CRA Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice