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 Ultimately, the complaint was withdrawn.

CRA celebrates 50 years

In 1965, our founders envisioned a company that would apply the then-burgeoning
area of quantitative methods in economics to real world issues. CRA is now a leading
global consulting firm, and we have provided astute guidance to clients in thousands
of engagements.

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.

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.

Successful Sprint outcome

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.

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers business, financial, and economic consulting services to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has offices internationally.

Engagements

CRA advises Lowe’s on $3.2 (CAN) billion acquisition of RONA

CRA expert testifies at trial on behalf of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Apple beats iTunes
antitrust case

Publications

Investing under regulatory uncertainty

IP Literature Watch:
August 2016

The impact of Brexit on the life sciences industry: separating fact from fiction

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News

Charles River Associates (CRA) to Present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference

FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities’ Electric Security Plan ESP-IV Auction: Information Session for Prospective Bidders on Wednesday, August 10, 2016