NorthShore University HealthSystem retained CRA to evaluate issues of commonality and typicality among members of a proposed class alleging anticompetitive exercise of market power in the markets for inpatient and hospital-based outpatient services. Based on the extensive and detailed analysis of hospital/insurer contracts and claims data presented by CRA’s expert, the District Court denied class certification.
IP Literature Watch: November 2021
Among the papers featured this month are an article that discusses whether and to what extent tax incentives for intellectual property affect corporate M&A...