UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

eResearchTechnology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-29100		22-3264604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA		19103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-972-0420

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On November 4, 2010, eResearchTechnology, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and providing financial guidance for fiscal 2010. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1		Press release dated November 4, 2010 of eResearchTechnology, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated November 4, 2010 of eResearchTechnology, Inc.