Economic and Financial Consulting and Expert Testimony HOME THE FIRM PRACTICES STAFF EXPERTS PUBLICATIONS & NEWS CAREERS EUROPE Corporate and Government Investigations Cornerstone Research has worked on a number of complex investigations and enforcement matters involving companies and individuals. We have addressed a range of white collar issues, including securities, financial statement, and broker-dealer fraud; FCPA violations; and mismanagement. Our work has helped identify, clarify, and explain the transactions, data, and accounting information that are typically the object of inquiry in these matters. SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—Fiscal Year 2021 Update Cornerstone Research collaborates with the Securities Enforcement Empirical Database (SEED) to publish annual publications analyzing trends in SEC enforcement actions against public companies traded on major U.S. exchanges and their subsidiaries. Created by the NYU Pollack Center for Law & Business in cooperation with Cornerstone Research, SEED tracks and records information on SEC enforcement actions filed against public companies and their subsidiaries. SEED facilitates analysis by presenting verified data in an easily searchable format using several variables, including defendant names and types, violations, judicial venues, and resolutions. SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—Fiscal Year 2021 Update Securities Enforcement Empirical Database (SEED) Accounting Investigations and Ponzi Schemes Cornerstone Research investigates complex fraud and concealment schemes on behalf of corporate clients and/or their counsel as well as provides consulting and expert testimony in resulting litigation. Accounting Investigations and Ponzi Schemes More Financial and White Collar Investigations Cornerstone Research has investigated the activities of investment firms and financial institutions. We have addressed a range of issues, including securities, financial statement, and broker-dealer fraud; FCPA violations; and mismanagement. We have analyzed corporate processes for determining appropriate disclosures and the role of executives, board members, auditors, and other outside advisors in the decision-making process. More Compensation and Tax Issues Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing compensation and taxation, including stock options, compensation adjustments due to mergers or special dividends, performance-based pay, and tax shelters. More Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Allegations By leveraging experience in finance, accounting, and corporate governance process evaluation, Cornerstone Research has helped corporations determine the amount of profits attributable to alleged violations of the FCPA and defend the processes designed to prevent abuses. More Market Manipulation and Market Microstructure Cornerstone Research conducts detailed analyses in a range of trading practice and market manipulation matters. We work with clients on high-profile market manipulation and microstructure litigation and regulatory matters. Our external and internal experts are equipped with academic expertise and practical experience across a range of markets and large datasets. Read more about our market manipulation and market microstructure capabilities and experience > More Government Enforcement In the wake of the recent turmoil in financial and credit markets, regulators have increased their enforcement activities. They often focus on corporate disclosures, including audited financial statements, earnings, and performance expectations, along with management’s discussion of risks and trends. More Energy and Commodities Investigations Many large U.S. energy firms and financial institutions face allegations of market manipulation, conspiracy, and wire fraud in their trading activities, operation of physical assets, and price reporting. Cornerstone Research has worked on many of the highest-profile energy and commodities cases, using a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate claims resulting from FERC and CFTC investigations. More Internal Investigations The need for internal investigations may arise from whistleblower allegations, contractual disputes, employee malfeasance, corporate monitoring, anticipated litigation, consumer complaints, merger and acquisition activity, and general management or board inquiries. Cornerstone Research has experience investigating a wide variety of alleged corporate misconduct. More Life Sciences and Healthcare Investigations Our staff have consulted on a variety of cases involving allegations of off-label marketing under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. We have also worked on life sciences and healthcare False Claims Act cases involving out-of-network reimbursement, prescription drug payments based on average wholesale prices, healthcare provider-payer disputes, and healthcare providers cross-billing multiple insurers. More SELECTED EXPERTS Search for an expert or view all selected experts associated with this practice. View Corporate and Government Investigations Experts STAFF Search for a consultant or view senior staff associated with this practice. View Corporate and Government Investigations Staff SELECTED CASES Financial Reporting Investigation Following SEC Inquiry Revenue and Financial Reporting Internal Investigation Regulatory Matter Involving Alleged Failure of an Auditor to Detect Fraud Valuation of Odd-Lot Holdings of Securities by ETFs Trading in ETF Basket Securities by an Authorized Participant Trading in ETF Shares by Affiliated Parties Leveraged and Inverse ETFs Securities and Exchange Commission v. BankAtlantic Bancorp Inc. Newage Garden Grove LLC et al. v. SMA Portfolio Owner LLC et al. Petro-Diamond Inc. v. Verdeo Inc. et al. See All Cases for Corporate and Government Investigations SELECTED PUBLICATIONS SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—Fiscal Year 2021 Update SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement: Q3 2021 Update SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement—Q3 2013–Q4 2020 Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—2020 Review and Analysis Market Manipulation and Market Microstructure SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries—Fiscal Year 2020 Update Cornerstone Research Connects: 2019 Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—2019 Review and Analysis Former SEC Officials Predict SEC Priorities Economic Considerations for ICO Regulation and Litigation See All Publications for Corporate and Government Investigations Share Print HOME PRACTICES CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS THE FIRM About Us Client Commitment Corporate Citizenship and Pro Bono Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Law Firm Clients Offices Services PRACTICES Accounting Antitrust and Competition Automotive and Related Industries Bankruptcy and Financial Distress Litigation Consumer Finance Consumer Fraud and Product Liability Corporate and Government Investigations Corporate Governance Corporate Transaction Litigation Data Analytics Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Energy and Commodities Financial Institutions Healthcare Intellectual Property International Arbitration and Litigation International Trade Labor, Discrimination, and Algorithmic Bias Life Sciences Real Estate Securities Telecommunications, Media, and Entertainment Valuation NEWS & RESOURCE CENTER Articles Brochures Case Studies Europe Events Expertises Podcasts Press Releases Reports Research STAFF EXPERTS CAREERS CONTACT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copyright © 2021 Cornerstone Research Conditions and Terms of Use Privacy Policy This website uses cookies for performance and functionality. 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